A stack of lavender sachets is a quick little project that makes a sweet gift.  All you need are some scraps of fabric and some dry rice and lavender.  Sew Simple Home has an easy to follow tutorial showing how … Read More...

Creating stretchy shirred fabric is easy to do with elastic thread.  You can use shirring to create stretchy gathered wrists on sleeves, a waistband for a skirt, or even a stretchy bodice for a sundress.  Go to Melly Sews… Read More...

Sew a pair of wrap pants that are both comfortable to wear and easy to make!  My Poppet has a tutorial showing how to sew Thai fisherman pants.  You can draft your own pattern using the instructions in the tutorial. … Read More...

Sew your own beret that’s reversible – it’s easier than you think!  My Poppet has a tutorial showing how.  You can make one in any size because the tutorial shows how to create a simple pattern based on head circumference. … Read More...

Sew a charming strawberry pincushion to store your pins and needles!  The large strawberry pincushion has plenty of room to park your pins and needles.  Or, use the same pattern with heavier filling to create an adorable pattern weight.  Find … Read More...

Losing a tooth is a big event for a kid! There’s the surprise of the tooth finally coming out, and then the excitement of leaving it out in a tooth fairy pillow in hopes for a little cash in exchange.  … Read More...

This lip balm holder keyring is an easy sewing project you can make in minutes.  Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how to make it.  The little fabric pocket is just big enough to hold a tube of … Read More...

Sew a turtleneck top for yourself with a free pattern from So Sew Easy!  The top is fitted enough that it’s easy to layer under a sweater or jacket, but loose enough that it can be worn on its own.  … Read More...

Always running out of refills for your Swiffer duster cloths?  I’ve got a solution for you.  You can make your own DIY reusable Swiffer duster cloths.  Instead of tossing them when they get dirty, you can wash and reuse these … Read More...

These pretty flowers are a fun hand sewing project that you can make from your scraps.  Use them for hair accessories or a brooch to brighten up an outfit. Treasurie shows how you can sew these fabric flowers from circles … Read More...

‘This t-shirt dress is the perfect spring dress!  You can sew one using a free sewing pattern from Life Sew Savory.  The relaxed fit and t-shirt knit fabric are super comfortable to wear.  And for cooler spring days you can … Read More...

As a sewer, I always find myself with a surplus of scrap fabrics, ribbons, and trims. I hate to throw them away, but I also don’t know what to do with all of them. But, I recently stumbled upon Heather … Read More...

Sew your own beautiful slip dress with this free pattern! This simple slip dress is perfect for warm weather. You can wear this dress to formal occasions or keep it casual and wear it on a night out. The shape … Read More...

Create a pretty fabric carrot garland to decorate for spring and Easter!  It’s easy to sew using a tutorial from Crafting Cheerfully.  Use your scraps to create the carrots and green tops.  There’s a free template you can use … Read More...

Suspenders are a fun fashion accessory but they’re kind of hard to find in the stores.  That’s okay, though, because you can make them yourself!  Heather Handmade shows how in this easy sewing tutorial.  She tells you the supplies you … Read More...

Take your ipad with you int his padded backpack!  You can sew one for yourself using a free pattern from So Sew Easy.  Inside the backpack is a large pocket in the middle to hold your iPad (up to … Read More...

An adorable Easter bunny hoodie is easier to make than you think!  If you start with a purchased hoodie all you need to do is convert the hood into an Easter bunny hood.

Tried and True has a tutorial showing … Read More...

You can sew so many things from fat quarters!  Even a table runner!  Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful table runner from fat quarters (or from large fabric scraps). Her finished table runner … Read More...

This knit pencil skirt is an easy sewing project that even beginners can do.  It takes just a couple of measurements and a few simple seams to make.  So Sew Easy has an easy sewing tutorial telling how to do … Read More...

Turn an adult blazer that you no longer wear into an adorable little bitty blazer for a baby!  This is the cutest upcycle!  Heather Handmade has a tutorial and a free pattern in a 12 month size.  It’s an easy … Read More...