Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a halter maxi dress. She starts with a basic raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern and makes a few simple adaptations to turn it into a halter dress pattern. If you don’t … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Travel jewelry organizer
Don’t let your jewelry get all tangled up when you’re traveling! Sew up this travel jewelry organizer to keep all your jewelry neat and untangled. BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how. It has spaces to hold stud earrings, a long … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern tutorial: Waterproof park or picnic blanket
Don’t you hate it when you sit down on the ground, only to find that the back of your pants are wet from the ground? Even with a blanket, that moisture can seep through. Hannah from The Homesteady shows how … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace back t-shirt dress
Sew the perfect t-shirt dress for summer! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew this loose fit A-line t-shirt dress. The raglan sleeves are perfect for adding a lace yoke to the back! The lace yoke adds … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt beehive pincushion and honeybee pins
This beehive pincushion is all kinds of adorable! And check out the matching honeybee pins that go with it! American Felt & Craft has a tutorial showing how you can make the pincushion and the matching pins. This tutorial has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Clippie Zippie clear front zip pouches
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these handy little Clippy Zippies. The little pouches are great for holding school supplies, sewing notions, make-up or toiletries, or any other of the small things we … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled sweater and denim fish pillow, with free pattern
Make a fun upcycled fish shaped pillow for your home out of an old pair of jeans and a wool sweater! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. Use different parts of the jeans – waistbands, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Applique bunting garland
Josie from Sew For Soul created this bunting banner to celebrate a new business in her area, a cafe that uses surplus food from area supermarkets. Instead of fixed prices, they offer their customers the opportunity to “pay what you … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Summertime ice cream door hanger, with free pattern
An ice cream treat makes summertime even sweeter! Carla from Creatin In The Sticks shares a sewing tutorial and free pattern over at Therm O Web for making her Sweet Summertime Door Hanger. The applique banner makes a cute decoration … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy chalk cloth table cover
This chalk cloth table cover is a fun way to protect your table! Kids will enjoy being able to scribble away on the tabletop. You can also use it to leave sweet messages at each person’s spot. Natalie from HungryHippie … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork pincushion with a scissors pocket
I love a pincushion for a good scrapbusting project! Especially when that pincushion is made with patchwork. Even more scrapbusting potential! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion with a pocket on the front … Read More...
Video tutorial: Wedding ring quilt block with template
The wedding ring quilt block is a great way to use up your smaller scraps! TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make these blocks in a video tutorial on her blog. With the templates she provides, you can improv … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace up sweatshirt
This lace up sweatshirt is an easy DIY! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a tutorial over at eHow showing how to do it. There’s no sewing required, though you will use some sewing notions!
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Sewing pattern: Fabric storage bins
Fabric bins to hold your fabric? Yes please! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how you can sew these fabric storage bins. Half square triangles adds some fun patchwork without being too fussy. They’re the perfect size … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Narwhal or unicorn whale sock softie with free pattern
This sock unicorn whale (or narwhal) is the cutest! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial to make one. You’ll need one ankle length sock to make the whale body, plus a scrap of another sock … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy pet bed with an envelope closure
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a soft bed for your pet to sleep on. You can make a pet bed yourself! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Scattered Mom shares a tutorial showing how. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kids apron from a dishtowel
Whether it’s for pretend play or for helping out in a real kitchen, kids love wearing aprons! You can make one out of a dishtowel. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. … Read More...
How these fabric designers’ moms taught them to sew
Who taught you to sew? For many of us, it was our mother or grandmother. Or perhaps you’re a mother or grandmother (or aunt or mother figure) teaching a child to sew. This mother’s day, Moda Bake Shop shares stories … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric knot hairbows
I remember when my daughter was younger how expensive all the cute hair accessories could be! Luckily, if you know how to sew (even just a little bit), you can make your own. Ashley from Make It & Love It … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Farmhouse pillow from bath mats
Cami from Tidbits created this gorgeous farmhouse style pillow from a couple of bath mat. Bath mats! Who would have thought? The bath mats give the perfect textured surface, plus lots of beautiful fringe at the ends. She’s shares an … Read More...