This giant candy cane pillow is such a cute way to decorate a couch or porch bench! Lovely Indeed has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s easy to make from felt! You can sew one up in … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY twill tape labels for clothes you sew
Why should you put labels in the clothes you sew? For the same reason that manufacturers put them in the clothes they sell. They tell who made the garment, or what size it is, or what kind of fabric it’s … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Snap-and-fold card wallet
This little snap-and-fold card wallet would make a great last minute gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list! Plus, it looks like a fun project to sew and you can use your scraps. Sew4Home shares a free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute fabric cookie gift bags, plus a recipe
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane created these simple fabric bags as a beautiful way to package a gift of cookies. She’s got a tutorial showing how to make the bags, plus her recipe for making the Amaretti cookies that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled felted sweater tassels
Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a great idea for using up scraps of felted sweaters! She uses the felted material to create cute and trendy tassels. She shares a tutorial showing how you can do it. The felted sweaters … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible pillow and backpack
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a pillow backpack that can help a homeless person carry their belongings and have a soft place to rest their head. Rather than just a sew-it-quick-and-cheap project, she designed this … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Lined drawstring bag travel organizers
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...