Keep your travel bags organized with these drawstring bags! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a lined drawstring bag in several handy sizes for organizing, and she includes free Cricut cut files to label the fronts … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Pom pom fleece beanie hat
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a pom pom fleece beanie hat, easy peasy! The fleece hat is warm, and the pom pom at the top is just plain cute. Her tutorial includes … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt unicorn Christmas ornament
Wouldn’t you love to have this adorable unicorn ornament hanging on your Christmas tree? Julie from Sum of Their Stories shares a tutorial and free pattern for making one. The little unicorn face has sweet eyes and flowers embellishing her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a little girls flutter sleeve dress
Little girls’ dresses are so much fun to sew! I used to love making dresses for my daughter when she was younger. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a flutter sleeve dress for a little girl. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Felt llama and cactus Christmas ornaments
Stitch up an adorable little llama or cactus to hang on your Christmas tree! Rosie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making them! They’re made with simple embroidery stitches and take just an hour to make each … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux suede fringe cuff Christmas stocking
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a Christmas stocking with a chunky faux suede fringed
cuff. They’re quick to sew up, so there’s still time to get them done! The pink, white, and gold color palette … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel power cord organizer roll
Between my laptop, phone, and reader, I take a lot of power cords with me when I travel. You gotta keep all your electronics charged! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Split hem with mitered corners
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a split hem with mitered corners. You’ll often find this type of hem on longer t-shirts and tops. The split hem gives more room for movement and also allows the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew non-slip slipper soles
Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make any pair of slippers have a non-slip sole. It’s easy and it doesn’t require any sewing at all! You can do this for slippers (or socks) you purchase, but it’s … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Pinch grip oven mitt
This oven mitt lets you get a good grip when picking up a hot pan while still protecting your hands. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Choose two cotton prints – one of … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Matching dresses for a little girl and her doll
Little girl dresses are so much more fun when there’s a matching doll-sized dress. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern to make matching dresses for a little girl and her doll. The dresses are made from knit … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Jingle Bird felt softie
This Jingle Bird softie would make a cute toy, but it would also be a sweet ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. The Jingle Bird is made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric ball Christmas tree ornament
Decorating a Christmas tree with small children (or in my case, several bad cats) in the house can be a challenge. So many of the decorations are breakable! Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make soft fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater jacket from a pullover sweater
With a separating zipper and some vinyl, you can turn a plain pullover sweater into a sweater jacket. Angela Wolf shares a tutorial at Stitching Sewcial showing how. She used a turtleneck for her refashion. The turtleneck was too tight … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Doodles the Deer softie
Doodles the Deer is a cute little deer softie who lives to stay warm all through a cold winter. He’s got a scarf around his neck and socks on his feet! He’d make the perfect handmade gift for the kids … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet wool felt pincushion or sachet
These wool felt pincushions would make sweet gifts for your sewing friends! And for your non sewing friends, include some lavender or potpourri in the filling to make them pretty sachets. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Color blocked pocket tee for an 18″ doll
If an American Girl or other 18″ doll is under your tree this year (or scheduled to be delivered by Santa), check this out. Jess from Gracious Threads is sharing a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an easy pencil or crayon roll
Here’s an easy gift you can sew for almost anyone on your Christmas list. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a pencil or crayon roll. Or a knitting needle roll, or crochet needle, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sleepyhead Nightgown with a reindeer applique
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a free pattern for her Sleepyhead Nightgown, and a sew-along to show you how to make it. Her sew-along includes a free applique pattern for a cute little reindeer so you can make this a … Read More...
Tutorial: Peace and Joy Christmas pillows
Who couldn’t use a little more peace and joy in their house, especially during the hectic holidays? Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can these Christmas throw pillows with wishes of Peace and Joy on the front. The … Read More...