Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless beach maxi dress
This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Airplane travel sewing kit
I like to take hand sewing projects with me to pass the time on a trip. Of course, if you’re traveling on an airplane it gets complicated. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created a sewing kit that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonder Woman tank top
Have you seen Wonder Woman yet? I haven’t, but it’s on my list of movies to watch. And I don’t watch that many movies, so that says a lot. Here’s a fun project for everyone who loves the movie. (Or … Read More...
Choose the right interfacing for your sewing project
Do you get confused by all the different interfacings and tapes available in the fabric store? Laura from Sew Essential has some help for you. She describes her favorite interfacings & tapes and when to use them so you’ll know … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho style zip clutch
This Boho style zip clutch is a fun little accessory for summer! Art Gallery Fabrics has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. The intricate chevron design is made from piecing strips of patterned fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom Pom fabric bins in three sizes
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a set of fabric bins. They make cute storage for kids’ rooms and playrooms, especially when they’re made from a bright print … Read More...
Tutorial: Make easy gathers with a ruffle foot
A ruffle foot makes quick work of gathering fabric. Not only is it fast and painless, but the gathers are uniform. The ruffle foot is more complex than most specialty presser feet, and that little arm extending always looks like … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Applique Star Wars BB8 and R2D2 pillows
These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan! Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them. She has patterns to make a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Womens hooded swim cover up
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up. It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front. Slip it on over your suit for … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a simple leather hobo bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness has a video and free pattern showing how you can sew this simple leather hobo bag. If you don’t have a leather (or faux leather), you could also use a high quality felt or other fabric … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Diagonal ruffle t-shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you she created this pretty ruffle t-shirt. She used a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to give it a diagonal flounce across the front. Her tried & true t-shirt pattern is the Union … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiral striped peasant skirt
Charlotte Warr Anderson shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew strips of fabric into this beautiful striped peasant skirt. It’s sewn in a spiral, round and round and round, with gathers to add fullness. Use … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Knotted fabric shopper tote
This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. Fold … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Retro style half apron and hot pads
Sew4Home has a tutorial to make a fun retro style half apron and matching hot pads. The apron features slash pockets, a contrast band at the bottom, and bound edges. Choose a fun retro print for a complete look!
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Tutorial: 4th of July Dresden plate pillow
This patriotic pillow is the perfect addition to your summer decor! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. Sew it up in red, white, and blue for 4th of July, or in another color … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a color block zip pouch
Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you can sew a color blocked zip pouch. It’s a quick little project but it has nice finishing touches, like a lining and tabs to cover the ends of the zippers.
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Tutorial and pattern: Girls ruffle back pinafore dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read More...
Video tutorial: 10 minute fabric coasters
These fabric coasters are a fun way to to use charm squares or fabric scraps! And you can make them in just 10 minutes. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a video tutorial showing how. They’re super easy and would be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make summer shorts from outgrown pants
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy … Read More...