Kate from See Kate Sew has a free pattern for the cutest little baby bonnet. The brim can fold back which can look extra cute if you use a contrast fabric for the lining. You can find her free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork cross body zip bag
Use your favorite scraps to sew a cute patchwork bag! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork cross body zip bag. These little bags are a fun way to use up your … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a flat front waistband
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maxi skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is an elastic casing so it’s easy to pull on, with no zipper or … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Matching game from upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl. She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace applique t-shirt
Lace appliques aren’t just for bridal and special occasion sewing. Andrea Goddard from Bernina shows how you can use a couple of those lace appliques to make a pretty addition to a t-shirt. Her tutorial also shows how you can … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy 10-minute t-shirt skirt
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make a skirt out of a t-shirt. It’s super easy, and it takes only 10 minutes! Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series organized by Simple Simon & … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle ruffle knit dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew this simple knit dress with circle ruffles at the hem and sleeves. The curved shape of the fabric pieces cut for the ruffle gives a gentle flounce. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel makeup brush roll with a zippered pocket
This makeup brush roll has plenty of pockets to hold your makeup brushes, PLUS it has a zippered pocket to hold pocket size cosmetics or other small items. It all rolls up and ties closed so you can toss it … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button necklace
Covered buttons are a fun way to use your smaller scraps of fabric. They’re especially cute if you can fussy cut the fabric so a design is centered across the button. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawcord bucket bag with cross body strap
See how to sew this awesome bucket bag! Sew4Home has the tutorial. The bag has a grommet
and drawcord closure and an adjustable cross body strap. The strap is adjustable, with snaps at the shoulder and where it attaches to … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Stitch Happens tassel pillow, plus a cutting file
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how she created this fun Stitch Happens tassel pillow. The Stitch Happens design is made with heat transfer vinyl – and she’s got a free SVG file for the Stitch Happens design that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make shorts a size bigger by adding an eyelet panel
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can add an eyelet lace inset to the side of a pair of jeans shorts. The inset is a pretty addition, but it has an added benefit – it makes the jeans … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and transfer vinyl alphabet matching game
Jennifer from The Craft Patch shows how you can create this fun and educational alphabet matching game from felt and transfer vinyl. It opens like a book and has a pocket on the corner filled with mini felt alphabet “tiles”. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom fabric coasters
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how to sew these cute pom pom coasters. They’re made with two layers of quilting cotton, plus batting between for absorbency. And of course those mini pom poms around the edge make them super … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Emoji mini pillows
These emoji mini pillows are a fun sewing project for teens and tweens! Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners has a free pattern and video tutorial showing how to put them together. You can make them all with hand sewing, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Composition book cover
Diane from Butterfly Threads Quilting shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover. An elastic band makes a simple closure. Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils.… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Gingham baby quilt
Fat Quarter Shop shows how you can make this cute gingham baby quilt. The large squares make this a quick quilt project. You can make it in just 3 hours! There’s a video and also a pattern you can download. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to distress denim
It seems a little crazy that we spend more money on jeans that have been distressed to look like they’re nearly worn out – and yet we do! My teenage daughter especially likes that look right now. But you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Whale hot water bottle cover
It’s never any fun being sick, but this whale hot water bottle cover just might cheer you up some! Rachel from Doodle & Stitch has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s made from a soft fleece. The whale … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pyramid zip pouch
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making a cute little pyramid zip pouch. The patchwork design is a great way to use up your smaller scraps! You can do any patchwork design you like – the … Read More...