This Rustic Crossroads mini quilt features fall colors and would be beautiful on a Thanksgiving table! Or change up the colors to make it for other seasons, or to match your decor for display all year long. Art Gallery Fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and quick way to assemble PDF sewing patterns
It took me a while, but I’m a convert over to PDF patterns over printed tissue patterns. Sure you have to print and assemble, but you save yourself a trip to the store (or waiting for shipping time if you’re … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas tree skirt made from a tablecloth
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a Christmas tree skirt from a tablecloth. That’s such a great idea! It’s usually pretty easy to find a tablecloth at a thrift store or discount housewares store, and it will usually … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a too-short shirt with a faux layer hem
Kids grow fast, y’all. As quickly as you can get them all the clothes they need, they’re starting to outgrow them again. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows a cute way you can add length to a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Tiny zip pouch purse with pockets
Caroline from Sew Can She created this little Tiny Bag as a scrapbusting project. She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for us! The bag is small, just big enough to hold a phone and wallet, but it has little … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Upcycle an old sweater into cute Christmas tree ornaments
These magenta sweater Christmas trees were my present to my swap partner in the 2017 Ornament Exchange blog hop. I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial over at Orange Bettie. They’re quick and easy to make using just one pattern … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stitched snowflake embroidery hoop ornament
This stitched snowflake mini hoop would make a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree. And Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free pattern and tutorial for you! The delicate snowflake design is actually made up of simple straight stitches so … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick easy sew fabric gift bag
What do you do when you have a gift to give and no bag to put it in? You can make one real quick from your fabric stash! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew knotted bow cuffs on knitwear
When you sew knitwear, the basic shapes are usually fairly simple. Adding small details is where you can make your handmade garment really stand out – for example, the bows at the cuffs of this t-shirt. Heather from Heather Handmade … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fur lined Christmas stocking
Caroline from Sew Can She sewed up a new set of handmade stockings for her family. The pattern she used is simple, but she makes them beautiful by using bright cotton prints and lining them with a faux fur. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater knit poncho
Sew4Home shows how you can create a warm and stylish poncho for this winter from sweater knit fabric. It looks so cozy for those cold winter days! The edges are bound (so no fraying) and it’s finished off with large … Read More...
Tutorial: Felted sweater Christmas tree
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create these sweet little Christmas trees from felted sweaters. The little trees have twigs for trunks and “leaves” cut from old sweaters. They’d make a cozy little forest grouping on your … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew kids pajama pants
Pajama pants are always a fun Christmas present for kids – especially when you give them on Christmas Eve so the lucky recipient can wear them Christmas morning. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: 5 useful serger techniques for sewing clothes
If you sew knitwear, a serger or overlocker can be a huge help. Laura from Sew Essential tells 5 useful techniques for sewing clothes on your serger – seams, neckbands, stabilized shoulder seams, hemming, and gathering. She has instructions for … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking teacher gift
Teacher gifts can be difficult. You want them to be unique and meaningful, but you also don’t want to spend a lot of money on them – especially if you’ve got more than one teacher to buy for. Melissa from … Read More...
Tutorial: Metal frame purse with a sew-in frame
I have a weakness for metal frame purses. They’ve always seemed so fancy, so ladylike to me. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how to sew a metal frame purse with a sew-in frame. You can buy the frames in … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted fleece rainbow scarf, no sewing required
You don’t need to know how to sew to make a cute fluffy rainbow scarf. Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie shows how you can make this knotted fleece scarf – no sewing required! The knotted fleece strips are soft and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Baby car seat head support pillow
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can sew a baby car seat head support pillow. The pillow will help keep baby’s head from flopping over when he falls asleep in a car seat – and babies always seem to fall … Read More...
Video tutorial: Tips for sewing crepe fabric
I have a love/hate relationship with crepe fabric. I love how it looks and the drape makes it perfect for many types of garment sewing, but I find it difficult to work with. Tovah from Professor Pincushion has a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle fabric notebook cover
All it takes to transform a plain composition book into a journal is a nice fabric cover, and Amy from Amerooonie Designs shows how you can make one. Her notebook cover is color blocked from two fabrics and also has … Read More...