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...
Tutorial: Pink lemonade summer embroidery hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art. It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your old shorts into an A-line skirt with godets
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Burrito method for sewing a lined bodice
Sewing a lined sleeveless bodice seems like a simple proposition – until you start thinking about how you’re gonna get all those edges finished and the whole thing turned right side out. There are a number of methods you can … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Leather flower sunglasses case
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top
This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL.
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Tutorial and pattern: Outdoor pouf ottoman
Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Wood thrush felt bird ornament
Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Scrap fabric headband
Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories! Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands. If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always … Read More...
Tutorial: Easiest vinyl toiletries zip bag
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was … Read More...
Tips for efficient batch sewing
When I find a sewing pattern I love, I like to use it to make multiples. Because if one bag or shirt or dress is good, then 5 of them is better, right?? And once you make it through a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a perfect patch pocket
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a perfect patch pocket. Whether you sew it to the front of a shirt or the back of a pair of jeans, her method will give you the crisp corners … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Women’s racer back summer tank
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a stay put hand towel
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can sew a hand towel that will never slip off your towel bar. Use it in your bathroom or as a kitchen towel hanging from the handle of your oven. The ends of … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted water bottle carrier
Whether it’s a day at the amusement park, a family hike, or even sports practice, summertime usually involves a good amount of time outside. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a water bottle carrier … Read More...
Tutorial: Bamboo steamer sewing kit
I use a plastic tackle box for my sewing kit, but this sewing kit idea from A Spoonful of Sugar is so much cuter than my plain plastic box. She uses a bamboo steamer basket
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Tutorial: Hooded towel
Rachel from Smile and Wave shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make the cutest hooded towels. She made one for each of her daughters, customizing the hood designs to suit her girls; tastes. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Make 8 half square triangles at one time
Half square triangles are a building block for many a patchwork design. Think of a square with a diagonal line between two opposite corners, and that’s a half square triangle. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag ruffle pillow
Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue … Read More...