Learn how to transform any basket or bin into a hanging baskets! It’s easy with a tutorial by Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage. She shows how to make a fabric strap that you can attach to a basket or bin. The … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Round top tote bag
If you need a roomy tote bag to carry all your belongings, this free round tote bag pattern makes a super cute, bright bag, perfect for the summer season!
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Tutorial: Valentine’s Day elephant hoop art
This elephant hoop art is a cute and easy Valentine’s Day decoration you can make! Leanne from Organize & Decorate Everything shares a free pattern and tutorial. The shapes are simple, but small details like the stitched on ears and … Read More...
Tutorial: Siberian Husky puppy key pouch
Joanne from Craft Passion continues her series of puppy themed pouches with this Siberian Husky key holder. The puppy shaped pouch slips over your keys so they don’t scratch or nick when they’re in your purse. There’s room inside the … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork hearts table runner
Use a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) to make this pretty patchwork hearts table runner! Kristina from Center Street Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how. A table runner is a nice size project – small enough that … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple table runner
A table runner is a simple sewing project with big impact. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy – just a rectangle of fabric in a fun print – but it can add much needed color and personality to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert footie sleepers or pajamas to cuff ankles
My daughter has always had long legs, which meant she would quickly outgrow all the cute footie sleepers and pajamas we’d get for her. Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can convert the footies to cuff ankles. Problem … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt llama Valentine’s garland
American Felt & Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweet Valetine’s banner of felt llamas and hearts. Each felt llama wears a little heart-themed blanket! The step by step tutorial walks you through making a fun … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy fringed flannel baby bib
Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a free sewing pattern at Crazy Little Projects for making these cute and easy fringed flannel baby bibs. The fringed flannel makes a soft edge for the bib, plus it means you don’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a poodle skirt
50s dress up day at school? Make a poodle skirt that everyone will be jealous of! Wool Felt By Benzie has a tutorial showing how. It’s actually quite easy to make because the felt won’t need to be hemmed. I’d … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled cross stitch art tote bag
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods happened up some cross stitch art in the thrift store. Instead of outdated country style decor, she saw possibilities. Instead of hanging it on the wall, she used the cross stitch art as decoration for a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Heart and Home mug rug
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making this sweet Heart and Home mug rug. The little patchwork house has a heart in the middle. It’s a perfect design for using your smaller scraps. If you can’t bring … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get a smooth circular hem
Putting a hem on a circular piece of fabric – like for a circle skirt or round tablecloth – can be tricky. The outside (raw) edge is actually longer than the hemmed edge will be so it’s easy for it … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini messenger bag to hold a tablet
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the little … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle bracelet
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pennant banner party decoration
Do you see those photos on Pinterest of party set-ups with cute pennant banners hanging over a snack table, and think those mamas are just out to make you look bad? Don’t, because those pennant banners are actually easy to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Bias trimmed tank top
Did you know you can use a woven fabric to finish off the edges of a knit tank? Yes, yes you can! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to use bias tape to finish off the … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day Bunting Banner
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make a fun and easy Valentine’s Day Banner. Each flag of the felt banner has a sparkly letter or heart, spelling out a Valentine’s Day message, and a string of colorful … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sewing machine needle organizer
I don’t change the needle on my sewing machine that often (I know I should, but I’m lazy…). But when I do change my needle I’ve got to dig through a pile of those little plastic boxes the needles come … Read More...
Neckline style guide
The shape of a neckline has a huge impact on the overall look of a garment. It frames the neck and face and creates style lines for the bodice. Not surprisingly, there are many neckline styles to choose from. I’m … Read More...