Having a broken arm is no fun. I can speak those words from experience! Having a custom made sling instead of the ugly hospital issued sling did make it a little bit better. My mother-in-law made me a couple of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Linen apron with leather accents
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark for making this linen apron with leather accents. It has simple lines that make it easy to sew. Make it from linen with twill tape straps, and leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy button flowers
TLeanne from Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make these colorful little button flowers. They’re quick and easy afternoon project. This would be a fun project to make with the kids. Let them choose and stack the buttons, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: English cottage Christmas stocking
Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer? Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing. These English cottage Christmas stockings … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap lavender sachets
Scraps, scraps, scraps, I’ve got so many fabric scraps! Peta from She Quilts A Lot uses her scraps to make lavender 
sachets. It’s a quick little project that makes great gifts to give to friends and family. She’s got a … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork cushion cover from upcycled denim and fabric samples
I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash. LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a one shoulder ruffle top from a thrifted skirt
Look what Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made from the thrifted skirt! She refashioned it into a cute on shoulder ruffle top, and she’s written up a tutorial showing how she did it. Hit your thrift store for a bright … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro scalloped patchwork placemats
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making these retro nine patch placemats. The patchwork and hand stitching is certainly pretty but what I’m loving the most is that scalloped border! And of course they’re in favorite retro palette … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Embroidered alpaca softie
This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back. Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog! It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back). … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy method for sewing piping
Adding piping to a seam is one of those techniques that give a professional finish to your projects, especially clothing. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares her easy method for adding piping to a collar or flap. Once you see … Read More...
Tutorial: Unicorn pillow
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew this unicorn pillow. That sounds like it would be difficult but actually the pillow is easy to sew. How cute would this … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather iPad case
Eleonore shares a tutorial at Näh-Connection showing how you can make this leather iPad case. It’s a folder style case with an easy elastic closure. Inside the sleeve are a large pocket to hold your iPad, a smaller pocket to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stand up toothbrush travel case
This travel case holds your toothbrush and make up, and stands up when opened so they’re easy to get to. There are pockets to keep everything organized. It zips closed so it’s easy to pack in your bag. Melissa from … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Soft fabric beach ball
This soft fabric beach ball is perfect for babies and toddlers to play with! Jen from Sew Fun has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. It looks just like a classic beach ball, but it’s made from fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pillowcases the easy way with the burrito method
A burrito is a yummy dinner, no doubt. But did you know it’s also an easy method for making a pillowcase? Sew4Home shows how to use the burrito method to make a beautiful pillowcase with a contrast cuff and no … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pom pom trim poncho cover-up
Got a trip to the beach planned for this summer? Or maybe some afternoons at the neighborhood pool? This pom pom trim poncho is the perfect swimsuit cover-up! Gina Michele shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 7 easy embroidery stitches
Whether it’s just a few scattered accents or a larger more detailed motif, hand embroidery is a beautiful way to finish off a sewing project. Lucy from Sew Essential shows 7 easy hand embroidery stitches you can make to personalize … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mesh bag for collecting seashells
One of my favorite things to do at the beach is look for sea shells. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a mesh bag for collecting sea shells. The water and sand can filter through the mesh … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy magician’s cape
Kids getting restless around the house? Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a magician’s cape. It’s quick and easy to sew from Lycra fabric, which happens to come in all kinds of fun (and sparkly) prints … Read More...
Tutorial: Button overlap throw pillow
There’s nothing like new pillows to freshen up the look of a living space. Sew4Home shows how you can sew these throw pillows with a button loop overlap closure. The simple lines give them a minimalist, modern look while the … Read More...