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Refashioning is a fun way to get new life from old or thrifted clothes. Transforming something outdated or unflattering into a awesome new garment feels a little like a magic trick. If you’re new to refashioning, Stephanie from Swoodson Says … Read More...
This shark softie is trying to look tough, but he’s just a cutie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free sewing pattern for making him. I’m loving those big shark teeth and the stitched gills!
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Make these travel journals with fabric covers, with no sewing required! Jenifer Cowles shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. Fusible adhesive lets you create the fabric covers without sewing a stitch.
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Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how she turned a knit maxi skirt into a fun t-shirt with a flounce around the neck. If you don’t have a skirt to work with, you can easily just use some yardage and … Read More...
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can customize your Converse sneakers by adding fabric accents. She covered the tongue of the shoe with a cute cotton print to create a fun look that will stand out from all … Read More...
Learn how to install KAM snaps
on any of your sewing projects. Installing a KAM snap is a breeze. So easy you’ll never want to go back to buttons! The plastic snaps come in a wide range of colors sure … Read More...
These broomstick and chubby yarn tassels make a bold statement, and are a perfect accent for home decor projects! Sew4Home shows how you can make them from inexpensive materials. The broomstick tassels are my favorite, and are made from inexpensive … Read More...
This crayon caddy has the cutest fluffy llama applique on the front! And on the inside are pockets to hold a drawing pad and a selection of crayons. Perfect for road trips and busy bags! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares … Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...