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...
Tutorial: Double zipper pouch
If a zipper pouch is useful, a double zipper pouch is twice so! Chris from Made By Chrissie D. shows how you can make a double zip pouch. There’s a zipper across the top that opens to the main pouch, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sweet little houses patchwork table runner
Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sequin trim sparkly pumpkin pillow
Use sequin trim 
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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Tutorial: Clear vinyl confetti bow hair clips
For the girl who thinks there’s no such thing as too much sparkle or bling, Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can make these clear vinyl confetti bow hair clips. They’re clear vinyl bows filled with sparkling confetti and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Whale softie
This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Round baby play mat
This round play mat makes a soft surface for baby during tummy time or play time. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew one. It’s made from two layers of cotton with batting between, and quilted in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring backpack with a paper pieced pencil design
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils … Read More...
Tutorial: How to trace and cut designs from felt
Felt is an easy material to work with. It’s inexpensive and because it doesn’t fray, it makes for quick and easy craft projects. But the fuzzy surface does make it difficult to trace a design on to it, which can … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric leaf coasters
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional – … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Carry on duffel bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler pillowcase with Minky cuff
These pillowcases are made especially for toddlers! Not only are they sized smaller but they’ve got a soft Minky cuff sewn to the edge. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. I found this … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy pencil pouch for back-to-school
If you’re looking for a last minute back-to-school gift, a pencil pouch is always a good idea. It doesn’t matter how old you are, kindergartner to middle school to high school – even adults going back to college – everyone … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt gift card envelope
Gift cards make gift giving quick and stress-free, though packaging them up can be kind of difficult especially if you want them to look extra cute or special. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shows how you can sew up … Read More...
Tutorial: Add an asymmetrical ruffle to a blouse
Asymmetrical ruffles and flounces are everywhere right now! BurdaStyle shows how easy it is to add a flounce to a plain top. You can add one to the next shirt you make with just a few extra steps. Or, for … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag
Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case
Rachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case. The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam, … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous felt flower garland
Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter’s birthday party. It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous! And, after the party she was able to reuse the garland … Read More...