Sew a set of simple felt dinosaur softies that kids are sure to love. Helen from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial! They’re made with appliqued dinosaur shapes with details stitched with machine or by hand. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick girls skirt pattern
Make a simple and fast girls skirt pattern without the fuss of a pattern. Follow this step by step tutorial by Chelsea from GYCT Designs to create a custom fitting skirt for your little one out of your favorite knit … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cell phone wallet with removable strap
This cell phone wallet has extra pockets to hold credit cards and loose change, and also has a removable long strap so you can carry it cross body when you like. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a gardeners’ kneeling pad
Working in the garden requires a lot kneeling, whether to plant your plants or to pull those pesky weeds that are always cropping up. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can sew a garden kneeling pad to help … Read More...
Tips for choosing fabrics for your quilt
Do you get overwhelmed trying to pick fabrics for a quilt? There are so many colors and prints available, and your fabric choices can make a quilt design work – or not. Simple Simon & Co. has some help for … Read More...
Tips for teaching kids to quilt
Think kids can’t quilt? You’re wrong! Kids can absolutely create a quilt, though they’ll need some help from an adult. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares 8 tips for teaching kids to quilt. She recently created this fun t-shirt lap quilt … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Towel beach or pool bag
This bag made from a bath towel is the perfect beach or pool tote! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shares a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s made from a bath towel, plus two hand towels to make the … Read More...
Tips for sewing Spandex
If you want to sew athletic wear, dance wear, or bathing suits, you’ll be sewing Spandex fabric. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shares her tips for sewing with this fabric. From where to buy it, to what needles and stitches … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy bag straps that are removable
Do you like to make bags? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a simple bag strap from fabric. With swivel hooks at either end, they’re removable so you can switch from purse (or cross-body bag) to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Animal hooded blankets in 3 styles
Your kids will love these hooded blankets! They make snuggling up that much more fun! Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making them. Her pattern includes a kitty (always my favorite), a panda, and a unicorn.… Read More...
Quilted Pillow Pattern: Modern Hourglass
I have a brand new quilted pillow pattern for y’all today! This big block modern hourglass quilted pillow pattern is perfect for both small and large prints. I love the way it uses bold colors to pack a punch!
Quilters’ cheat sheet free printable
As a quilter, it can be frustrating to have to constantly look up information about standard quilt sizes, pre-cut fabric sizes, and other little details that are essential for creating a beautiful quilt. But what if you could have all … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bike handlebar bag for kids
Sew a handlebar bag for your kid’s bike so they can bring a snack with them on their adventures, or carry home their treasures. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It. The fold … Read More...
ZIP Pocket Coin Purse
A new zipper pocket coin purse pattern, small and flat and cute, but above all – practical! The combination of a zipper and a flap will make sure your coins never fall out! It does not take up much … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy Wonder Woman mug mat
Even Wonder Woman needs a shot of caffeine now and then, and I’m pretty sure this is what she sets her coffee mug on. Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern and tutorial for this making a Wonder Woman … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat felled seam
Felled seam, flat seam, denim seam, or flat felled seam – they’re all names for the kind of seam you find on jeans inseams or men’s dress shirts. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a felled seam. … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille flannel blanket
This faux chenille blanket is cuddly soft on both sides, with a front from a cute flannel and a back made with a fluffy faux chenille effect. It would make the sweetest gift for a new baby or young child! … Read More...
Fabric Decoupage Clay Dish Tutorial
This is a super easy tutorial to show you how to decoupage fabric on a clay
dish. This is such a great project for small scraps and would make a lovely accent in your home or a gift for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy rolled felt flowers
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make beautiful flowers just by rolling felt. They’ll look best if you use a higher grade felt, but even inexpensive craft felt can be turned into pretty blooms. Make a bright spring … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute fabric bookmark
These easy 15-minute fabric bookmarks are super fun. Make them for – or with – kids to encourage a lifelong love of reading! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make them. … Read More...