I love my Swiffer – until I run through a whole box of disposable Swiffer pads and realize just how wasteful it is. Crafting a Green World shows how you can sew a reusable pad for your Swiffer so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork flag table topper mini quilt
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a beautiful patchwork flag table topper mini quilt. Pull out your red, white, and blue fabric scraps for this project!!
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Tutorial: Reusable waxed fabric food wraps
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a tutorial for making reusable food wraps
from waxed fabric. If you’re thinking, “But I don’t have any waxed fabric!”, don’t worry – she also shows how to make your own waxed fabric using … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve
Sew a pretty sleeve to carry your laptop and help protect it from bumps! Krista Moser shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a padded laptop sleeve. It has faux leather accents at the corners and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower embroidery hoop wreath
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make this a spring wreath with fabric flowers. The gathered fabric flowers will be pretty all year! You can stitch up the fabric flowers while watching TV.
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Tutorial and pattern: Beaver sock softie
I don’t know that I’ve ever looked at a sock and thought, “I should turn that into a beaver softie.” But then Joanne from Craft Passion went and created the cutest little beaver sock creatures and now I want to … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 easy sleeve pattern hacks
There’s something to be said for sewing the same blouse pattern several times. You’ll save time and frustration because you will already know how to sew the pattern and what alterations need to be made. But what if you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Madewell inspired jean jacket refashion
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary took a basic thrifted jean jacket and turned it into this awesome Madewell-inspired jacket. Jean jackets are not hard at all to find at a thrift store. Now that I’ve seen what can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Star spangled Patriotic pillow
This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim.
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Tutorial: Charm square patchwork yoga mat bag
Sew up a charm square patchwork yoga mat bag! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews has a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how.Using charm squares makes quick work of the patchwork because they’re all precut and ready to go. You could … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Summer peplum tee for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew this cute girls’ peplum shirt from a basic t-shirt pattern. And if you don’t already have a tried and true t-shirt pattern to use, she’s got one … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use the automatic needle threader on your sewing machine
I have been sewing since I was 5 (I’m 42 now), and I have never EVER been able to figure out the automatic threader feature. Granted, the machine I learned on did not have that feature, nor does my main … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim patchwork chair cushions
I love me some recycled denim, and these hexagon chair seats are no exception. They’re so pretty! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Grab some old jeans and a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: A-line African print maxi dress
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows how she made this African print maxi dress. It’s sophisticated and dramatic and has that laid back summer style, but it also happens to be an easy style dress to sew. See how … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeans pocket zip pouch
Upcycle a couple of jeans pockets into the cutest little zip pouch! Cintia from My Poppet has a tutorial showing how. I keep a little stash of jeans pockets rescued from upcycle projects or just jeans that have completely worn … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a knot waist shirt
Knot waist shirts are a trendy style for this summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own knot waist shirt. You can add the knot to any basic t-shirt or tank pattern. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew gingham bow flip flops
These gingham flip flops are perfect for hanging out down at the pool or kicking back on the porch! Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at Aleene’s showing how you can make them – and you won’t need to sew … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Coffee cozy with 3 variations
Coffee cozies are a great project to use up your scraps, and they make great “happy day” gifts! Sew4Home has a pattern and tutorial for making a coffee cozy, and they include three variations for the closure – a lace-up … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple tote bag with outside pocket
Don’t underestimate the power of a basic tote bag! They’re easy to sling over your shoulder and easy to toss your stuff in. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a simple tote. It has an outside … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater to cardigan refashion
One small change turned a sweater from too short to just perfect. For Lisa from Cucicucicoo, the fix for a too short sweater was as simple as turning it into a cardigan. The shorter length is perfect for a cardigan! … Read More...