Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew this cute makeup pouch from a couple of fat quarters – and it only takes 20 minutes! It’s a great first sewing project to make with teens or tweens, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: A-line skirt for an 18″ doll
When my daughter was younger, I got such a kick out of making clothes for her dolls! I think maybe I enjoyed making the clothes more than she enjoyed playing with them. Over at the C&T Publishing site, you can … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to sew a drawstring bag. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – as toy storage bags, toiletry bags, lingerie bags, even lunch bags. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Star bean bag toss game for 4th of July
This star bean bag toss game would be perfect for 4th of July picnics! Just lay the fabric game out on the ground and try to toss the bean bags on to the different stars. Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts… Read More...
Tutorial: Men’s shirt made into a little girl’s dress
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made this little girl’s dress out of a man’s button up shirt. I’m loving those cap sleeves using the cuffs of the shirt! The buttons up the front of the shirt make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod flower applique laptop sleeve
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a lap top sleeve with a fun mod flower design. The flowers are appliqued from simple shapes – circles, squares, and petal shapes. There’s a zipper across the … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 methods for hemming pants
Hemming pants is definitely not one of my favorite things to sew, but I still have to do it now and then. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows 3 methods for hemming pants to get the job done quickly … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial and cut file: Sewers Gonna Sew t-shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew has a tutorial and free cut file for you to make this Sewers Gonna Sew t-shirt using heat transfer vinyl and an electronic cutter like Cricut . The cut file is in .SVG format. … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square satchel tote with swivel hook closure
I finally broken into a set of charm squares and sewed them up into a tote! It has a top flap and a cool swivel hook closure that give it more of a satchel style. I’ve got a tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred summer dress
Geneva from A Pair and A Spare shows how you can use shirring to create a fun summer dress. Elastic thread shirring gathers the fabric and creates a stretchy bodice. She keeps it strapless but you could easily add some … Read More...
Tutorial: Box pleat throw pillows
Sew4Home shows how you can sew these box pleat throw pillows. The box pleats add texture and color (if you use contrasting fabric underneath). They’re also easy to sew. The tutorial includes instructions for making a 14″ x 14″‘ pillow … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Boys tank or muscle shirt
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a boys basic tank or muscle shirt. It’s perfect for hot summer days and play time! Her tutorial shows how to make one using a basic t-shirt pattern. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting Scottie dog softie
This Scottie dog is a cute scrapbusting sewing project! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s made from a bunch of 3″ squares of fabric – 84 of them, to be exact – so … Read More...
Tips for laying out a sewing pattern to get the most from your fabric
When I’m laying out a sewing pattern on my fabric I always take a little time to find the best layout. It’s kind of a personal challenge to me to lay the pattern out so I end up with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Berry basket bookends with vintage fabric
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a great idea for putting your vintage fabric to use! She used a vintage berry print and some berry baskets to create the cutest bookends ever. And as much as I love them as bookends, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front gathered skirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial for making a gathered skirt that flatters. It has a flat front waistband on the front, which gives it a neat finish and a smoother front. The back is an elastic casing … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic house tea towel
See how you can make this cute shabby chic towel! It would make a pretty accessory for your kitchen, and if you’ve never appliqued before, it’s a great project to get started. Heart Handmade UK has the tutorial.
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Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Towel wrap cover up
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion
A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of … Read More...