Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor has a great idea for making curtains! Instead of using yardage, which can get quite expensive, she uses a tablecloth for each of the panels. Actually, she uses two tablecloths for each … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat face pillow with pom poms
A cat face and pom pom trim on the same project? Yes please! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable cat face pillow. The pom pom trim around the side kind of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring wine bag from a shirt sleeve
So you’ve made a cute pillow from a button up shirt. Or perhaps, you’ve made some travel bags (using this tutorial). What to do with the sleeves? Don’t throw them away! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Reusable produce bag from a t-shirt
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make these reusable produce bags from thrifted t-shirts. Take them with you to the farmer’s market in the coming months to bring home some farm fresh goodies. Or, when the weather turns … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for sewing organza
Petro from Creative Homemaking recently made some sheer curtains from organza. Organza is beautiful but it can be tricky to cut and sew. This was her first time sewing the sheer fabric, and she shares some tips from what she … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven clutch with tassels from a discount rug
The Heathered Nest shows how you can create a Boho style clutch – out of a discount rug! The bag looks like something you spent a lot of money to buy, but it’s actually an easy DIY project. The woven … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Sock kangaroo softie
Joanne from Craft Passion created this kangaroo sock softie pattern in anticipation of Mother’s Day. A mama kangaroo with a baby in her pocket is perfect for this day, don’t you think? She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy no-sew bunny ear napkin rings
Easter is tomorrow, but there’s still time to whip up these bunny ear napkin rings for your Easter dinner table! They’re super fast, super easy to make. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing, either! You can find a … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern boxy duffle with angled pockets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a boxy duffle perfect for weekend trips or going to the gym. It’s a good sized bag with angled pockets on the sides to hold your phone, keys, or other small items. There’s plenty … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather and felt anemone, plus cut file
These faux leather and felt anemones make beautiful hair accessories! Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial and a free cut file to make them! The cut file lets you skip the hand cutting and just assemble the pieces into … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Small canvas bag for summer
I think a new bag is a fun way to mark the seasons. This small canvas bag would be perfect to carry this summer! And you can make one using a free pattern and tutorial from So Sew Easy. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cute summer dress from 2 t-shirts
Liz from Sew4Bub shows how you can make a cute summer dress out of a couple of t-shirts. It takes just a few cuts and a couple of easy straight seams! She shows the one she made for her little … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Double ended oven mitt
Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a double ended oven mitt. The long mitt has pockets on either hand for your hand, to help keep a hot pan from burning your arms. It makes a great gift! Or perhaps … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Owl and whale softies with activity pages
Diana from Sew Cute Patterns shares a couple of softie patterns that you can create for and with your kids. She’s got patterns for a whale and an owl softie, both super cute and would appeal to kids. But even … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girls Ruffled patchwork twirly skirt
Violette Field Threads shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffled patchwork twirly skirt for little girls! It’s made from a patchwork of floral cotton prints, finished off at the bottom with lace trim and a ruffle. There’s still time … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a standard pillowcase in 15 minutes
Pillowcases in fun prints are an easy way to refresh the look of your bedding. And Brittni from Paper & Stitch shows how you can make a standard pillowcase in just 15 minutes!
Click below for her tutorial:
Tutorial: No-sew felt Easter bunny bag
Make a bunny ear Easter bag, with no sewing required! Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial and pattern. The bag is made from felt so there’s no need to finish the edges. She uses glue to hold the pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Add tassels to a drawstring
Tassels are everywhere right now! So you’ve probably considered adding them to your sewing project, perhaps at the ends of a drawstring. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to secure a tassel at the end of a string. Whether … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork pet leash
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew your scraps into a pretty patchwork leash for your favorite pet. Or if you don’t want to mess with digging through your scraps, pick up a charm square pack and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Convert a crew neck t-shirt to a v-neck
Crew neck t-shirts are kind of standard for the shirts you get at school, community, and work events. But of course, I tend to prefer a V-neck shirt. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how … Read More...