Don’t you hate it when most of you is all warm and snuggly under a blanket, but your feet keep popping out the bottom and getting cold?  The Blipper will keep that from happening.  A fleece blanket with a foot … Read More...

Look at this cute sweatshirt tunic you can sew for a little girl!  Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern and tutorial.  It has the loose fit and comfort of a sweatshirt, but the three-quarter sleeves and contrast … Read More...

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can sew a portable first aid kit so you’re always prepared for life’s little emergencies.  It’s a roll-up organizer with pockets to hold band-aids, tissues, ointments, etc.  It rolls up and ties shut … Read More...

These felt love note envelopes are a cute way to decorate for Valentine’s Day!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial and free pattern at Polka Dot Chair.  Her pattern includes 4 designs for envelope backs, 4 envelope fronts, and … Read More...

Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal!  Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather (or any fabric that won’t fray).  She includes a pattern you … Read More...

Katie from Skunkboy shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make this gathered half apron.  Choose two coordinating fabrics – one for  the main apron, and a contrast for the band and pockets – and sew … Read More...

This hexagon coaster makes the prettiest spot to park a mug of coffee or hot tea.  It makes a great gift, too, if you can bring yourself to part with it.  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can create … Read More...

Custom pillowcases can add a pop of fun and personality to your bedding set.  They’re super easy to sew, so there’s no excuse not to make some!  Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how.  A standard pillowcase … Read More...

Over the years I have acquired quite the fabric stash.  I’m lucky enough to have a room almost big enough to hold it all!  But as nice as it is to have all that fabric at my fingertips, every now … Read More...

I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection.  It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial … Read More...

Celebrate your wanderlust with this camper van embroidery hoop art!  Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial.  The design would also be great to put on the front of a pillow or tote bag – especially … Read More...

This travel felt board provides quiet – and unplugged – play for kids when you’re out and about.  The felt board folds up and snaps shut into a notebook sized folio, and even has a pocket attached to hold all … Read More...

Sheryl from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows an invisible binding technique for finish off the necklines and armholes of a bodice.  It’s a beautiful finish.  Not only are there no visible stitches on the outside, but the inside has a clean … Read More...

I have recently begun knitting.  It’s enjoyable for me, but I’m still not anywhere near where I could take on a project as large as a sweater.  Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can using your sewing skills, … Read More...

Hooded towels are an easy project to make for kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how.  You’ll need a bath towel and coordinating hand towel.  From there, it’s just a few easy seams to turn it … Read More...

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a simple fabric belt or sash in just 30 minutes.  She originally made it as a sash to tie around a basket, but it turns out it is also quite … Read More...

Hair bows are an easy project to sew, but what if you don’t sew?  Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows an easy no-sew method for making them.  Instead of a sewing machine, she uses fabric tape to put them together.  … Read More...