When you’re upcyling a pair of jeans, the side seams are often too thick to include – especially if your project involves sewing through several layers. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a cool idea for using the side seams … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fleece unicorn hat
This fleece unicorn hat is so much fun, with ears and rainbow mane and of course a gold unicorn horn. Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial to make one. It’s cute for kids and tweens to … Read More...
Tutorial: Meow kitty composition book cover
This MEOW composition book cover by Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl gives me all the hearts. You don’t even have to be a crazy cat lady to think the kitty applique is adorable! She shares a pattern and tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Car seat back organizer
Car clutter goes hand in hand with toting kids around in your car. All the toys and snacks and things they need to keep them happy in the car can clutter up your space. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy fabric dying
Dying fabrics always makes me think about a big mess and dye all over the inside of my washing machine. But, it turns out it doesn’t have to be a mess at all! And, you can do the dying in … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl and pom pom monogram pillow
This sparkle vinyl monogram pillow would be so cute for a little girl’s room! Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make one using glitter heat transfer vinyl. And to make the sparkly oversized monogram … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boho sling bag pattern
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can make this awesome sling bag with a Boho style. It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric and is a good project for a beginner. Because of how to … Read More...
Tutorial: How to press your sewing for the best finished look
I am no good at ironing my laundry, but I absolutely always press my sewing projects. The iron lives in my sewing room, not my laundry room! It’s not that I particularly enjoy using the iron, it’s just that pressing … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom liner to fit any rectangular basket
I’m always shocked at how much baskets cost at the craft or home stores. Luckily, you can usually rehab an old basket into something that looks like the trendy ones they’re selling. A little spray paint and a custom liner … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Slimline Waist Pack
This adjustable waist pack gives you a hands-free space to carry a phone and some cash, and it does it without adding too much bulk to your waist. Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy to make – … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s reversible twirly skirt
Cassy from Pear Berry Lane shows how you can sew a little girl’s reversible twirly skirt. Because it’s reversible, you get two adorable looks from one skirt! Each side of the skirt has a main print and a contrast hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Featherweight carry bag
Becky from Patchwork Posse created this travel bag for her Featherweight sewing machine. The patchwork carry case is her answer to the worn handles on the Featherweight case, which she was afraid would fail while she was carrying the machine. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted earbud pouch
Annika from Annika’s Sewing Corner shows how to make a quilted earbud pouch. Usually a small pouch like this would have a zipper closure, but hers is made with a simple envelope closure just like you’d see on a pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Double welt pocket with flap using the butterfly method
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a double welt pocket with a flap, like you often see on jackets and coats, using the butterfly method. The butterfly method works well for both thick and thin fabrics.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy knit circle skirt
A knit circle skirt makes a pretty addition to your wardrobe, and it also happens to be easy to sew. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how to do it. It takes just a couple off seams and a hem. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a running band phone pocket
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can sew a running band phone pocket. It’s made from a stretch athletic fabric so it’s comfortable to wear during your workout. A zipper will keep your phone, keys, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mix n match throw pillows in 5 variations
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make throw pillows in 5 pretty variations. The designs are inspired by the mix & match styles of pillows found at their grandmother’s house, made from the extra bits of fabric and … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked fabric pumpkins
It may still be hot outside, but it’ll be fall before you know it. Click over to Therm O Web to see how to make these stacked fabric pumpkins for a perfect fall decor piece! Make the pumpkins from different … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter I Spy bags
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter
themed I Spy bag. Just like other I Spy game bags, it’s filled with poly pellots and small trinkets to “find” through the clear vinyl window on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a convertible travel wrap
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a convertible travel wrap. It can be worn multiple ways so you can get many looks from the one wrap. It can be a simple accent scarf … Read More...