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...
Tutorial: Fabric Hanukkah candle box
Leni Levenson Wiener created a Hanukkah candle box from fabric, and she’s got a tutorial at We All Sew showing how. The fabric box is shaped like a Star of David. All the angles and small compartments look like they … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew wool felt poinsettias
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can create these felted wool poinsettias, with no sewing required. You can use them to make beautiful wreaths, ornaments, or other Christmas accents. I think they’d be gorgeous on napkin rings for your holiday … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Upcycled dog sweater
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can take an old sweater that you don’t wear any more and turn it into warm winter wear for your dog. This refashion works best for smaller dogs and her free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fleece beanie hat in 4 sizes
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece beanie hat. These hats are easy to sew (perfect for beginners!) and can use up those scraps of fleece that somehow seem … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew cord wraps
With all of our electronics and gadgets, it seems we’re surrounded with power cords. Make a set of cord wraps to keep them neat and organized when you travel. Dritz has a tutorial on their blog, Make Something, showing how. … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman embroidery hoop art
Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for this cute snowman embroidery hoop art. He’s actually made from two hoops, attached together to create his snowman body. He’s wearing a scarf around his neck and fluffy pom pom muffs … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Baby sock keepsake Christmas ornament
Packed away in my box of keepsakes from when my daughter (now a teen) was a baby are some of the teeny tiny socks that she wore. I can’t believe her feet were ever that little! Jessica from Cutesy Crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork cuff mini Christmas stocking
Ali from Very Berry Handmade shows how you can sew this mini stocking with a beautiful patchwork cuff. The small pieces are perfect for scrapbusting! If the cuff of a mini stocking is made from patchwork, you know the pieces … Read More...
Video tutorial: Cardigan cowl and boot sock set from a sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a cowl and boot cuff set, quick and easy from a thrifted cardigan. The buttons on the cardigan will end up on the cowl, and you can use them to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt camper mini hoop Christmas ornament
This felt camper mini embroidery hoop art would be so cute on a Christmas tree! The little retro camper looks so happy and cozy parked in the snow. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for making one. I … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Kids cozy fleece robe
Sew a fleece robe for a cozy and special Christmas gift for a child! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial and free pattern at Fleece Fun. The knee-length robe has a hood and large pockets, and an attached belt. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Velvet beanie hat
My dreams of a 90s fashion revival are coming true this year! Velvet is back, though with a modern twist. Friday Pattern Company shares a free pattern for making a beanie hat, and it’s awesome made from a low pile … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Faux fur and sweater Christmas stockings
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these faux fur trimmed sweater Christmas stockings. They’re beautiful from white sweater knit and a light brown faux fur, and have muslin ties to hang them up. Sweater knit fabric … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Loose fit drape cardigan
Heather Handmade shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making this loose fit drape cardigan with an asymmetrical hem. Make it from a knit fabric for a lightweight wrap. With the loose fit, one size will fit most people. … Read More...