This jewelry pouch has 5 pockets on the inside, and expands like an accordion! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s like a smaller, fabric version of those expandable accordion folders you see at the office … Read More...
Tutorial: Beauty and the Beast Belle costume dress
Why do Disney princesses always have these complicated dresses? And of course those are the ones the girls want to wear for their Halloween costumes, because who wouldn’t want to wear a fancy princess dress? Jess from Gracious Threads shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt candy corn Halloween garland
Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this felt candy corn garland. The design is so simple and yet it’s so cute! If you have a cutting machine, she’s got a .SVG file for you. If … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Perfect T-Shirt Dress for girls
The Perfect T-Shirt Dress by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom is the perfect school dress! It’s a loose fit A-line t-shirt dress that looks dressed up but is still comfortable for playground. And, it’s a free pattern! … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric pumpkins
Fabric pumpkins are a quick and pretty way to decorate for the fall months, and they’re super easy to make! Amy from The Idea Room shows how you can make a fabric pumpkin. You can use any fabric, but I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket bag backpack
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a bucket bag backpack. The round bottom gives plenty of room to pack for dance class, sports practice, or even a sleepover. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ballet tutu
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how she sewed this classic ballet tutu for her daughter. Unlike a no-sew knotted tulle tutu, her sewn version has the tulle gathered on to a fabric strip that has a foldover elastic waistband … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather pyramid purse
?If you’re looking to add a touch of flair to your accessory collection, the faux leather pyramid purse is a fantastic project to undertake. This stylish wristlet is not only eye-catching but also practical, offering just enough space for … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Unicorn pillow
This unicorn pillow would be so cute in a child’s bedding set! You can make one yourself using a tutorial by Alexis from Persia Lou. She shares the tutorial and also a free pattern at Crafts Unleashed. The soft … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Velvet sleeve baseball tee
When you’ve got a tried & true pattern, you can update it to the season’s trends by making small changes. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created this baseball tee with velvet sleeves. The velvet gives a trendy look to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pumpkin Fall potholder
Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this patchwork pumpkin potholder. The patchwork makes it a great project for your smaller scraps. It also gives it a warm homespun kind of look that … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy No-Sew fix to a keep your pillow inside its pillowcase
Pillows are an essential part of a comfortable bed, but sometimes they can be a bit of a hassle to keep inside their pillowcases. Whether it’s from constantly fluffing and adjusting, or from a pillow that is just a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillows with charm pack ruffles
When I see a charm pack, I tend to think of patchwork panels for totes or bags or even skirts. But what about ruffles? Sew4Home shows how you can use charm packs to create beautiful striped ruffles on a throw … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Personalized sleep mask
I recently made personalized sleep masks for my Girl Scout troop to wear at a campout. I wanted the girls to have a way to keep stray lights out of their eyes so they could get to sleep. The sleep … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Bucket Bag
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a bucket bag with a grommet drawstring top. The boxy purse has plenty of pockets on the inside so your smaller items are always easy to find. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching stripes and prints when sewing your own clothes
There’s a certain satisfaction that I get when I sew my own clothes and the stripes (or other prints) match perfectly at the seams. Matched prints are one of those details that make a garment look more finished. Melissa from … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Llama pincushion or Christmas ornament
This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Woodland racoon quilt
This woodland raccoon quilt is a free pattern from Shwin & Shwin. I’m loving mix of the modern geometric lines with the image of a woodland creature! Such a striking design! It’s a paper pieced design, though on a larger … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy travel organizer pouch from a washcloth
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a travel pouch to keep your toiletries organized when you travel. It’s super easy to make because you start with a washcloth, so all the edges are … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween mummy softie
This Halloween mummy isn’t so scary at all! In fact, she’s really kind of sweet. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. They’re quick to sew and make cute Halloween gifts or … Read More...