Part blankie, part softie, this panda quilt would make a sweet gift for a young child! Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has a tutorial at Therm O Web for making it. You’ll need to purchase the pattern, which you … Read More...
Tutorial: Snappy glasses case
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can whip up a new glasses case with a cool snappy closure. Just pinch the ends together, and the top opens up. Let go, and it snaps back closed! … Read More...
Video tutorial: Ribbon rosette
Christen Brown shows how to make a beautiful ribbon rosette in a video tutorial at C & T Publishing. Use it to make gorgeous hair accessories, brooches, etc. The flower is an excerpt from her book Ribbonwork Flowers, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Business card or loyalty card wallet
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can sew a pretty card holder. Use it for credit cards or loyalty cards, it’ll work for both. The design is simple and uses small scraps. Get creative with piecing or … Read More...
Sewing Pattern:: Striped midi t-shirt dress
Who else is in love with dresses for summer? Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a midi t-shirt dress. She designed it for striped fabrics, with piecing that creates cool effects with the angles of … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric blocks for baby
Looking for a fun gift to make for a baby? Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can sew a set of soft fabric blocks. She made a set for her daughter … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July doily table runner
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make a pretty table runner for 4th of July out of craft store doilies. The doilies are inexpensive to buy, and the sewing is super easy. Using red, white, and blue doilies … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy dolman knit dress
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can sew an easy dolman knit dress that’s perfect for summer! You can make it in any length. She’s made a lovely midi length dress for herself, but it would also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring ballet bag backpack
Have a little one in dance lessons? This drawstring backpack is just the thing for little girls to carry their dance shoes and gear to dance class. Tia from Little Button Diaries shares a tutorial showing how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Womens racerback tank
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a pattern and tutorial for this awesome summer tank. The racerback style is great for layering, and the lace panel is an unexpected and fun detail! Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Crazy Hair Day unicorn headband
I know schools are just trying to keep things fun, but man do their special dress up days complicate our already-busy school mornings! Like crazy hair day. Who has time to create a crazy hair style when you’re just trying … Read More...
Tutorial: Nested fabric buckets
Fabric buckets are easy to sew and make great quick organizing for your home! Sewing Secrets has a free project sheet you can download that shows how to make a set of three simple fabric buckets. Finished dimensions are 4″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Littlest Pet Shop felt play mat
Littlest Pet Shops (and other small toys) are more fun to play with when you’ve got a place to set them up. You could buy a playset but they tend to be expensive and they take up a lot of … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic waistband knit skirt
Simple Simon & Co shows how you can make a simple knit skirt for a little girl. It doesn’t take much fabric – or time – and the results are so cute! Pair it with a plain t-shirt for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon Pot Holder
Mallory from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make the cutest watermelon pot holder. Batik fabrics are perfect for this project! The variations in color look just like a real watermelon rind. Such a cute project for summer!
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Tutorial: Sew a beach or pool tote
Got beach plans for this summer? Or how about trips to the neighborhood pool? Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how you can sew a beach tote to carry all of your beach and poolside essentials. Pockets on the outside and in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Hello Summer hoop art
Have you seen the new Gingham Girls fabric line by Amy Smart? It makes me happy every time I see it! The colors and prints remind me of my childhood and the fabrics I played with in my mother’s scrap … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Perfect summer knit dress
This knit dress by Petro from Creative Homemaking is the perfect knit dress for summer! It has gathered cap sleeves and pockets, and a pleat at the bust that makes it roomy and comfortable. She shares a tutorial and a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fun felt cactus
This felt cactus would make a happy addition to your desk or kitchen window! It would also make a mighty cute pincushion, don’t you think? Melissa Gaggiano shares a tutorial and pattern at My Poppet. It is such a fun … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls panties
Sewing panties is not hard to do, and it’s a great way to use your scraps of knit fabric. Liz from Sew4Bub shares a tutorial and pattern over at The Handcrafted Collective for making girls’ panties. Her free pattern comes … Read More...