When sewing a bag, it’s all about the pockets. I like at least one zippered pocket to be somewhere on a bag so I’ve got a secure place to hold my smaller items. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Twist knot t-shirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making this loose fit tee with a nifty twist knot feature at the hem. Her free pattern comes in an adult size Large (38″ bust). If you need another size, … Read More...
Tutorial: Use pennies to make a weighted hem
Lightweight fabrics make beautiful gathered skirts and blouses, but sometimes that lightweight fabric needs a little bit of weight so it hangs the way you like – and to help prevent a hem from flipping up on a windy day. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Phone and ID case
The Pheobe Phone & ID Case is a free PDF pattern from Clover & Violet. Isn’t it adorable? It’s a great project for using your scraps! There are two pockets and a little angled flap that buttons over them to … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky baby blanket made easy
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a Minky baby blanket. Minky is an unbelievably soft cuddly fabric, but it can be a challenge to sew. It stretches, it shifts, it sheds. But Alicia’s got some tips … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Donut pocket apron
This apron is so cute with a sprinkle donut for a pocket! Mallory from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Sew one up to make a sweet gift for friends or family, or make … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Eiffel tower paper piecing
This paper pieced Eiffel Tower is fabulous! Michelle from creativeblonde has a free pattern and tutorial for us over at Sew What Alicia. The block would make a beautiful pillow or tote bag front! Or, wrap it around a canvas … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter Golden Snitch Costume
Harry Potter fans, this tutorial is for you! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Golden Snitch costume. I love it! Her tutorial is part of her annual Harry Potter craft series so be sure to … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow pom pom twirly skirt
This rainbow pom pom skirt is making me wish I was a little girl again just so I could twirl it round and round! Annika from Näh-Connection created it and she’s got a tutorial for us. Her tutorial is part … Read More...
Most common reasons a handmade garment doesn’t fit – a checklist
There’s nothing more frustrating than putting the time and fabric into making a piece of clothing only to put in on when you’re done and find out that it doesn’t fit. I’ve done that more times than I care to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a baked potato microwave bag
I love a good baked potato, but rarely do I plan far enough ahead to actually bake one in the oven. The microwave will cook them quickly but they tend to get dried out. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-n-go pocket placemats
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can make these fold-n-go pocket placemats for your next picnic. The quilted placemats have a pocket on the side to hold flatware and a napkin. They fold up and button closed to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible wrap skirt
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a reversible wrap skirt. You get two looks from one simple A-line skirt! It’s a quick project and easy enough for a beginner to make. Plus, if your … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket pillowcase
A handmde pillowcase is always special. But a handmade pillowcase with a pocket to hold a favorite stuffed toy is even more special! Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make one. Her tutorial is part of Skirting the … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer tote with flip flop applique
This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch. She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription … Read More...
Tutorial: Shibori indigo dyed curtains
Stephanie from Swoodson Says used shibori indigo dye to add color and pattern to a pair of plain white curtains. I’m loving how they turned out! She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. If you’ve got some white … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim cuff bracelet
Use your leftover bits of lace trim to make a pretty cuff bracelet! Maya Kuzman has a tutorial showing how. If you don’t have any scraps of lace trim, you could always buy some by the yard at the fabric … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s ruffle shoulder play dress
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe has a free pattern and tutorial for making this little girl’s play dress with a flouncy ruffle at the neck and shoulders. It’s made from knit fabric so it’s comfortable and easy for a little … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Trendy tunic from an oversized t-shirt
Cheryl from Paradiso Designs shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to transform an oversized t-shirt into a trendy t-shirt tunic. She slims it up a little but keeps the length so it has more of a tunic … Read More...
Tutorial: Fixing a broken jeans button
Jeans buttons are made sturdy in order to take the stress and strain that they get with normal wear. Should the button come off, it’s a little more complicated to replace it than replacing a standard button. Jeans buttons are … Read More...