Plastic bags taking over your house? Tame the plastic bag madness with a handy organizer. They’re easy to sew and Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how. The bags go in a hole at the top of the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own sports bra
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and a tutorial showing how. She designed the sports bra to offer plenty of support while remaining comfortable to wear. She gives it a racer back and front facing. A 1″ … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Picnic Quilt
How much fun would a picnic be on top of this quilt? Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make this happy picnic quilt. The bright bold prints are perfectly paired with this simple design. The pieces are … Read More...
Tutorial: Donut pincushion with sprinkles
Daria from Kittenhood shows how you can sew a fun little donut pincushion. It’s made from felt and hand sewn. You can even have sprinkles if you use ball head pins. What a yummy place to park your pins!… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a portable ironing board
I have a dedicated sewing space, but even with a room all for sewing I still don’t have space to keep a full size ironing board up all the time. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle flower pillow cover
Sew a ruffled flower pillow cover to dress up your front porch or bedding set! Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. The large dimensional blooms on the front of the pillows … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag
Summer is nearly here and many of us are planning trips to the beach. And if not the beach, then certainly the neighborhood swimming pool! Karly from Paisley Roots shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Little fabric trays
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make these pretty little fabric trays. Use them as jewelry dishes or plant trays. That cool abstract print she used for the lining is actually painted by her young child! Great way … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof baby diaper changing mat
Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew a roll-up baby diaper changing mat. The top is made from an absorbent terry cloth, and it’s backed with a fun quilting weight cotton. PUL between the lining and the backing … Read More...
Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket
A fabric cover turns a plain ol’ composition book into a fancy journal! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition book. The color blocking is set off with piping at the seam. The elastic … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Arial cross body tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Arial cross body tote. This is an awesome bag! It’s got a cool curved top, a contrast bottom, and a long braided strap attached to the bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pincushion using a small embroidery hoop. The embroidery hoop finishes the edges neatly, with no sewing required. You can make one in just 20 minutes!
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Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric
Petro from The Seamon Mom shows how you can make an easy half circle skirt. It’s made from knit fabric so there’s no need for zipper or other closure. Plus,the knit won’t fray so you don’t have to hem it … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book
These cat, dog, and mouse softies are certainly cute, but they’re made even more special because they have a story that goes along with them! Sew Cute Patterns offers them all for free – a printable story book and patterns … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Home embroidery hoop art
A mix of embroidery and applique makes this embroidery hoop art extra sweet. You can get the free pattern from Flamingo Toes. Applique a house and a bunting banner, and embroider the details, some flowers, and the word “home”.
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Sewing Pattern: Baby t-shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making an itty bitty t-shirt to fit a brand new baby. It’ll work for boys or girls and you can embellish them up or leave them plain. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover
We’ve got a road trip planned for the end of May, and it’s going to be a long one. 23 hours each way! Heidi from One Creative Mommy has a tutorial that may make the ride a bit more comfortable. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps
These wrist cuffs are quick to make, and a great way to use up your scraps! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew them. The closures are KAM snaps
, which are so easy to install – way … Read More...
Organize your fabric scraps so you can find what you need
If you sew, you most likely have a scrap stash. After all, every sewing project produces at least a few scraps. i suppose some people throw away their scraps, but that just seems so…. wrong. But all those fabric scraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Divided fabric organizer basket
See how to sew a divided fabric basket to organize your sewing supplies! Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. Finished dimensions are 5? wide x 10” long x 5 ¼” tall. … Read More...