Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet bunny pincushion. There’s a beautiful bunny embroidery design framed framed in layered borders of fabric. She has a free embroidery pattern for the bunny design and … Read More...
Tutorial: Use clear elastic to gather knit fabric
Basting and pulling threads is the most common way to gather fabric, but it’s not the only way. from Sew4bub shows how you can use clear elastic to gather knit fabric. The stretch of the elastic creates even gathers across … Read More...
Tutorial: Open wide pencil case
It’s no fun digging through a pencil pouch looking for the pen or pencil you need! Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a pencil case that opens wide Instead of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom sheer curtains
Alicia from Sew What Alicia created these dreamy pom pom curtains for her craft room. The pom poms sprinkled across the sheer curtains look like little pink snowballs floating in the air. It was a quick and easy project because … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Prairie point sun hoop art
This happy smiling sun is the hoop art design of the month from Crafty Staci. She’s got a tutorial and a free pattern for you! And while an August sun can be blistering, this guy is all smiles with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Women’s flutter sleeve t-shirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: S’mores hoop art
I am loving this s’mores hoop art, y’all! Not only is there an adorable s’mores design (YUM!) but check out those pom poms around the outside. They’re marshmallows! Bev from Flamingo Toes created this cute design and she’s got a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: 1 hour boat neck top
This simple boat neck top takes just 1 hour to sew! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy enough for a beginner to make. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S to XXXL.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork baby burp cloth
Kelli from The Willow Market has a tutorial for making a patchwork baby burp cloth. The back is made from an absorbent terry cloth. The patchwork is optional. You can use a single piece of fabric and it would still … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt toadstool pincushion
This felt toadstool pincushion make a cute place to hold your pins. It’s worn around the wrist so you can keep your pins handy while sewing. Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows how you can make one from inexpensive materials … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch with a diagonal zipper
Pencil pouches are a fun back-to-school sewing project. Quick to sew and always so cute! Nadine from Sew And So shows how you can sew a pencil pouch with a diagonal zip across the front. The diagonal zip is a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s t-shirt maxi dress
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt flair pin banner
This scallop trim felt banner is the perfect place to display your flair pin collection! Steph from Crafting in the Rain shows how you can make one. There’s no sewing required because it’s put together with glue. You could use … Read More...
Tutorial: Coiled cord round purse
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a cute round purse out of coiled cord. The purse has a pillbox shape with a fun retro feel. With the exception of the handles, the whole thing is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sleep mask
I like to sleep in a dark room. I keep my bedroom fairly well darkened, even putting electrical tape over the lights on the TV and DVD player. When I travel, I have a hard time getting the hotel room … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin pillowcase with flannel cuff
Pamper yourself with a soft satin and flannel pillowcase for your bedding. Sew4Home shows how to make them. The main pillowcase is made from satin, with a contrast cuff at the side from flannel. Their tutorial has measurements to make … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sea shell sewing kit
This sea shell sewing kit holds the needles, pins, and thread you need to do quick mends, and it folds up so it’s easy to tuck in your purse for sewing emergencies. BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Tips for sewing bathing suit fabric
People are always impressed when I tell them that I’ve sewn bathing suits for myself and my daughter. It sounds so difficult but it’s really not. There are some things to keep in mind. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares 10 tips … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Trolls Princess Poppy costume
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a Trolls Princess Poppy costume. The little blue dress is easy to make from fleece or felt. And since any Troll costume is not complete without the big fluffy Troll … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a narrow fabric tube with no special tools required
Sewing a narrow strap is both super easy, and very frustrating. It’s easy to do the actual sewing. Just a long straight seam, right? But turning that strap – that’ll make you cuss. There are any number of tools and … Read More...