These layered button fabric yo-yos are a great way to use up your smaller scraps! Amy from Positively Splendid shows how, and she includes printable templates you can use. You can make them in any size depending on the size … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace edge zipper pouch
Have you seen those pretty lace edge zippers? I have a few of them in my stash but I’ve never used them because I haven’t quite figured out the right project for them. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Easter chick drawstring treat bag
These little chick drawstring bags are the cutest way to give a little Easter treat! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Make It and Love It. Use them year after year for a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sewing a t-shirt
If you want to make clothes kids that will get a lot of wear, sew a t-shirt! They’re comfortable and can be worn for every day wear. T-shirts are simple to sew, though if you haven’t sewn with knits before … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy 9-patch coasters
A small 9-patch block makes the most charming coaster! Charise from Charise Creates has a tutorial showing how you can make them. This is a great project for using up smaller scraps or for fussy-cutting.
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Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing notions organizer
These hanging organizers are the perfect spot to keep your most used sewing notions at the ready! You can one from an embroidery hoop and a couple of fat quarters. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mesh bath toy hanging storage bag
Are your kids’ bath toys taking over the tub? Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew a handy storage bag for them. It’s made of mesh and hangs on the wall above the tub, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: No-sew rainbow applique tote bag
Cold grey winter days don’t stand a chance when you’re carrying a rainbow with you! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this rainbow applique tote bag. You won’t even need … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sparkle quilt
The Sparkle Quilt by Caroline from Sew Can She is a modern twist on the classic Baby Blocks quilt pattern, with one major difference. There are no pesky Y-seams! The blocks are assembled in rows, so you can avoid having … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy Easter bunny softie
Sew this bunny softie to make an easy and cute Easter decoration! Amy from Positively Splendid has a free pattern and tutorial. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy tail. Use a textured fabric and add a ribbon bow to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffle shoulder sweater
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows how she refashioned a plain sweater with awkward sleeves to create this trendy ruffle shoulder sweater. She replaced the stretched out awkward length sleeves with full length sleeves cut from another fabric, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make custom fabric by painting your own designs
Amber from Damask Love shows how you can create custom fabrics by painting your own patterns on them. Her tutorial shows how to create a brushstroke background design and a cute citrus pattern that has me pining for summer. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered blanket from a repurposed poncho
Got a poncho you never wear? Sew up the slit and embroider a beautiful sunflower on it with bulky yarn and a blunt yarn needle! Even if you don’t have a poncho to use, you can still use these stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal puppet bath mitts
These cute animal puppet bath mitts can make bath time a lot more fun! Gena from Ginger Casa shows how you can make them out of washcloths. It’s easy to make different kinds of animals by just changing up the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Retro glasses mug rug
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Mabel’s Mug Rug, an oval mug rug with a pair of retro glasses on it. The retro style is so cute, especially the little buttons embellishing the corners … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather drawstring backpack
Hey fellow sewing enthusiasts! Remember those classic drawstring backpacks we all tackled as beginners? Well, Delia from Delia Creates has taken that simple project up a notch by crafting a chic version using faux leather. The result is a stylish … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls flat front skirt with a faux button placket
This flat front skirt by Sweet Red Poppy has all the cute of a button front gathered skirt for little girls, but none of the frustration of actually trying to button the skirt. That’s because the button front is purely … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Love You Valentine pillow
This Love You pillow is perfect for Valentine’s Day – and beyond! After all, love is perfect year round, don’t you think? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY fur pom poms
These faux fur pompoms are so cute and perfect for winter! They are simple to create and don’t even require a sewing machine! If you can sew a simple stitch, you can make these pretty faux fur pom poms. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Post-it note holder
This oilcloth post-it note holder is the perfect last-minute Valentine’s gift for your kids’ teachers! Orange Bettie (that’s me!) shares the tutorial over at Bombshell Bling. The oilcloth doesn’t have to be hemmed so it takes just a few easy … Read More...