The last time I shopped for a laundry hamper, I was shocked at how much they cost! Especially if you want one that looks nice. But you can DIY your own with a tutorial from Gina Michele. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Flora the Elephant softie
Flora the Elephant is such a sweet softie! Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making her. She’s lovely sewn up in a vintage floral fabric with a soft pink wool underbelly and ears. She’d also be cute made … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Doll t-shirt and pants
Sew a wardrobe of clothes for your child’s doll with this tutorial from Sew What Alicia! She shares a pattern for making a doll t-shirt and pants. Change up the fabrics and embellish with applique and trims to make each … Read More...
Microwave hot bowl holders in Kyoto fabric by Amy Barickman
Disclaimer: I received product (fabric and sewing pattern) in return for writing this post. Any opinions are 100% mine.
I was recently given the opportunity to sew up a project using the new Kyoto fabric line by Amy Barickman of … Read More...
Tutorial: Rotate sewing pattern darts
Darts allow you to shape a garment by pinching out excess fabric. Though a sewing pattern might have the darts coming in from the side, you can easily adjust the pattern to have the darts coming in from the shoulder. … Read More...
Tutorial: Velour envelope clutch purse
I never realize just how casual my bags tend to be – until a night when I want to dress up, and then I realize that I don’t have any bags fancy enough to wear out for the night. Valerie … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric covered flower pots
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make the prettiest fabric covered flower pots. All you need is a pot, some fabric you love, and some Mod Podge
. These would make wonderful teacher gifts! … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Curve top cosmetic bag
This color block zip pouch is a pretty way to store your cosmetics! It has graceful lines, with a gently curved top and a boxed bottom. Inside, a row of pockets will keep your smaller items from getting lost in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Animal Buddy Blanket for kids
These Buddy Blankets are adorable and would make the sweetest gift for a young child! Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern so you can make one! The blanket is super snuggly made from Cuddle fabric, and the animal head … Read More...
Video tutorial: Delicate embroidered box
This delicate box is made entirely of thread! It could be a fairy box, but there’s no magic required to make it. Instead, you can use your sewing machine and some water soluble interfacing. CraftJitsu shares a video showing how … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Chemo cap
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and pattern for making a chemo cap. The tutorial is the first in a series of posts she is dedicated to women she admire. Her chemo cap pattern is in honor of … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s flower purse
Look at this sweet flower purse! You can sew one for your favorite little girl. Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial and pattern at Crazy Little Projects. It has a zipper opening on the back and a long … Read More...
Sewing Tips – 11 tips for using a muslin to get a perfect fit
Sewing patterns rarely fit anyone perfectly straight out on the envelope. Sewing a test garment, or muslin, first can help you figure out just what adjustments need to be made. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares some tips at Craftsy for … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided beach towel rug
This bath mat rug is super absorbent because it’s made from a braided beach towel. Patti from Hearth & Vine used a discount store beach towel to make it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy boxy cropped top
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an easy boxy cropped top. The loose fit top has an easy breezy style perfect for late spring and summer! You won’t need a pattern because the pieces are so … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric gift tags
Even small gifts can be made special if you put some thought into their presentation. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew pretty fabric gift tags. She attached them to small tubes of lotion to create wonderful … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a vinyl coated lunch bag
These vinyl coated lunch bags are perfect to pack a lunch for the park or pool. Especially when they’re made from fun summery prints! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy kimono top
Light and breezy and sewn from beautiful prints, kimono tops are perfect for summertime layering! They’re also easy to sew, and Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how. Choose a pretty print and sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a ladder stitch to sew a pillow closed
Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how to sew a pillow or softie closed, and have your stitches hidden. She shows how to make the ladder stitch, or invisible stitch. It’s a simple hand stitch that’s useful for any … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid tails for dolls
If you have a child who plays with dolls, you’ll want to see this! Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew a knotted mermaid tail for a doll! … Read More...