This nine patch pillow has a little something extra. 9 somethings extra, to be exact. Each one of the 9 patches is actually a hidden pocket! How cool is that! Angel from Fleece Fun has a tutorial at We All … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Wrap tie t-shirt
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can sew a wrap tie t-shirt. It’s super easy because she starts with two purchased t-shirts, so no sewing sleeves or finishing a neckline. Her tutorial is a video so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch that folds out to make a pencil stand
With a quick flip and fold and snap, this pencil pouch becomes a pencil stand so you can have your favorite pens or pencils at the ready for your next art project. I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for … Read More...
Tutorial: Apple and pear applique kitchen towels
Sew4Home shows how you can make these pretty apple and pear kitchen towels. They show the project made from scratch, starting with cotton ticking yardage to make the towel before adding the applique design. If you wanted to simplify the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket front pillow
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a pillow with a pocket across the front. The pocket is the perfect place to stash a good book or maybe the remotes for the TV. For kids, … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful painted doilies
Here’s a fun idea for using craft store and estate sale doilies. Add color to them! Jules Madden has a tutorial at Alisa Burke’s blog showing how to paint doilies. It’s a particularly good project for doilies that have gotten … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable washable coloring book
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew a fabric coloring book. When it’s colored with washable markers, you can wash the colors out and use it again and again! There are fabric prints made especially for coloring, … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork teacher tote
Sew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher! Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself. Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web. It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Bandana drool bib for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making this bandana drool bib for baby. They’re quick and easy to make – just one pattern piece and 20 minutes! The top is made from knit fabric, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Scrappy rope rug with fabric patches
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews created this happy scrap rug from coiled rope and fabric scraps. Her technique for wrapping the fabric around the rope creates wide fabric patches on the back (shown above). I like the larger patches – they … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy Breezy Summer Lounge Dress
Fall might be just around the corner, but we’re still in the summer weather right now. In fact, in my neck of the woods, the month of August is usually when we get the hottest days of the summer. Jamie … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible pet bed with removable cover
This Cool and Cozy Pet Bed is a soft place for your pet to sleep. It’s reversible to give two sleeping surfaces – fleece for a soft cozy surface, and quilting cotton for a cooler surface. The cover comes off … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting patchwork potholders
Sherri from A Quilting Life shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into a beautiful patchwork potholder. She designed the potholders to use up her smaller strips and scraps (2 1/2″). Pull out your scrap bin and sew up … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt mouse
Patty from Pattymac Knits [& Bakes] shows how you can make the sweetest little felt mice. The sewing is just a running stitch around the outside of the mouse body so it’s something that kids could make. They would also … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter edge organza flowers
These fabric flowers are so light and airy, with layers of organza and edged with glitter! BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are beautiful in a vase for table decorations, but they’d also make gorgeous brooches … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Kids tank top
Karly from Paisley Roots shares a pattern and tutorial at Crazy Little Projects for sewing a kids’ tank top. They’re great to wear on hot summer days, but you can also layer them up during the colder months. Her free … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle zipper ankle jeans
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can add a ruffle and a zipper to ankle of a pair of jeans. The metal teeth of the zippers add some pop to the back of your jeans. The zippers also … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope basket purse
Amy from Fils + Fils shares a tutorial at Closet Case Files showing how you can sew a rope basket purse. The whole bag – including straps – is made from coiled rope that is sewn on your sewing machine. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sock panda softie
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern to make the cutest ever sock panda softie. You’ll need one black chenille sock, and one white chenille sock. But since socks typically come in a matched pair, you’ll probably buy a … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle pencil pouch
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making these triangle pencil pouches. Make one as a back-to-school surprise gift! My daughter loved it when I had a handmade gift for her first day of school. Or, if you’re into coloring books, use … Read More...