Sew4Home shows how you can sew a faux fur collar wrap is as beautiful as it is warm. It adds extra warmth – and a touch of glamour – to your winter coat. It’s a stand alone scarf style wrap … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork mini hoop Christmas ornament
The more I sew, the larger my scrap bin becomes. I’m always on the lookout for a project to use up my scraps, particularly my smaller ones. Riley Blake Designs has a tutorial showing how to make this adorable patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt stove kitchen play mat
Kids love play kitchens, but they’re expensive and they can take up a lot of room. If you don’t want to spend the money or you live in a small space, or you just want a play kitchen that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree
Jules Madden shares a tutorial at Alisa Burke showing how to make these awesome scrap fabric Christmas trees. All those colors and patterns – and glitter, too! Plus, she shows how to get your fabric scraps to curl up on … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas stocking
Handmade Christmas stockings don’t have to be complicated to be special. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern for making a simple Christmas stocking. Choose two cotton prints to suit your decor or the personality of the recipient, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Farmhouse style ruffle apron and kitchen towel
Head over to Blowing Away Out West to see how to make these farmhouse style Christmas aprons and decorative towels. The Christmas apron has three rows of ruffles made from coordinating prints. It would be pretty to wear while hosting … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Snow globe pillow cover
Living in the southern US, snow at Christmas has happened maybe twice in my lifetime. But a girl can dream, right? This snow globe Christmas pillow is my little way of having a snowy Christmas even it it’s still 60 … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fur lined slipper boots
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making these fur lined slipper boots, perfect for lounging around on Christmas morning! The outside is made from an old sweater, and the lining from faux fur. They lace up … Read More...
Tutorial: Duffel bag with piped seams
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag with piped seams. It’s a good size to use for an gym bag or overnight bag and works equally well for boys or girls depending on the fabric you … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stitched snow globe Christmas ornament
Hang a little winter scene on your Christmas tree with these stitched snow globe ornaments! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. They’re made from fabric and felt with free motion stitching to outline the shapes. Sooo … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree sign
Kim from Bugaboo City used scrap fabrics to make the Christmas trees on this wooden sign. As a costumer, she has a healthy stash of scraps in different textures and colors. If your stash doesn’t have the more richly textured … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to make labels for your handmade clothing
Just like the tags in the clothing you buy, tags in the clothing tells the wearer who made the garment. They might also tell what size it is, or they can mark the back of the garment (especially important for … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur Christmas tree skirt
This faux fur Christmaas tree skirt is a beautiful finish for your Christmas tree! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The top is made from a faux fur and it’s lined with … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled sweater Christmas tree pillow
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial for making this cute pom pom Christmas tree pillow from an upcycled sweater. She used a green wool sweater which she felted before turning it into a pillow shaped like a Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Merry and Bright Christmas towels
Add some fun Christmas cheer to your kitchen with these cute Merry and Bright retro towels! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial and free pattern at Therm O Web. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts. Use … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree banner
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can use your scraps to make this beautiful Christmas tree banner. The edges are left raw, which gives it a lovely rustic look. Using scraps give a wonderful mix of color and pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game
Use your fabric scraps to sew up a fun matching game for your toddler! Rebekah from Rebekah Sews shares a tutorial at Pattern Revolution showing how. The fabric “cards” are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and they’ll … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt cat Christmas ornament
This kitty loves knitting! She’s peeking her head through a knitted wreath, and she’s got a ball of yarn to play with. Donna Herron created this felt kitty ornament for an ornament exchange with her knitting friends, and she’s sharing … Read More...
Video tutorial: 2 ways to make a pillowcase
Simple Simon & Co. shares a couple of video tutorials showing two ways you can sew a pillowcase. Both methods will create a pillowcase with a contrast cuff at the opening and a clean finish on the inside. The first … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat Quarter Fancy quilt
In a perfect world, I’d be sewing up a new quilt every week. But life is busy and I have a hard time maintaining momentum on long-term sewing projects. But this quilt design by Caroline from Sew Can She looks … Read More...