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  She originally made it as a sash to tie around a basket, but it turns out it is also quite … Read More...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...

Between my phone and my laptop and my tablet, I’ve got a lot of cords to keep up with!  Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows how you can create this leather cord organizer, no sewing required.  It’s a smart way … Read More...

Stores have a pretty sad selection of shower caps.  They’re generally made from cheap plastic in ugly prints, and they’re not made to last long.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own … Read More...

Hair scrunchies are easy to sew and a good way to use up some of your fabric scraps!  Simple Simon shares a tutorial showing how you can make one in just a few easy steps.  They include step by step … Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern!  If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She … Read More...

Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls.  Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress … Read More...

These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid.  They’re even gingham just like the ones I had!  There’s just something timeless about … Read More...

These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies.  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them.  Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″.  It’s a great scrapbusting project for your … Read More...

This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items.  But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front, … Read More...

Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash.  They’re just so versatile – and so cute!  Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles.  Donuts and polka dots in … Read More...