Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial and pattern for making her Chubby Lunch Tote. The insulated lunch bag has a short squat size that’s perfect for holding small food containers. Finished dimensions are approximately 7″ tall x 8″ … Read More...
Sewing pattern sizing and how to adjust it to fit YOU
Like sizing for ready to wear, sizing on clothing patterns (particularly women’s clothing patterns) varies from brand to brand. So when you read that a pattern fits “true to size”, what does that actually mean? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls Hip Hop Easter Leggings
With a hip and a hop, these leggings are so cute for Easter! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for the Hip Hop Leggings featured in her Hip Hopping Around spring mini magazine. You can use any … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Felt Easter bunny hand puppet
This bunny hand puppet would make a fun Easter toy for kids to play with! Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial and free pattern for making it. You can put it together with fabric glue, as she … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral embroidered shirt collar
A little embroidery goes a long way to add personality and style to a plain shirt. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to add a floral stitch design to the collar of a shirt. You can add it to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bow Easter eggs
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shows how you can sew a fabric Easter egg embellished with a bow. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. Use your fabric scraps to make the egg and the bow for a fun Easter scrap … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Mid century felt dollhouse
This felt dollhouse folds flat like a book, but it opens out for dollhouse fun! AND it has a mid century style. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial. Open the “pages” in the book and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY ballet Dance wrap skirt
If you have a girl who does dance, you’ll want to see this tutorial. Valerie from Élégantine shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make your own ballet wrap skirt. You can make one … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Women’s high low shirt
Mayra from So Sew Easy speaks truth when she says that the high low shirt is the perfect answer to hiding your panty line. Long in the back, they’re also perfect for keeping you covered even when you’re bending. (No … Read More...
Tutorial: How to smock fabric for little girls dresses
I’ve always loved smocked dresses for little girls. They’re classic and just so pretty! If you want to give smocking a try, Sarina from SewGuide has a great introduction to smocking that has the information you need to get started. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross body tote bag
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a cross body tote bag. The tote is big enough to hold her purse, her phone, a knitting project, and her journal. It has a zip closure at … Read More...
Tutorial: 10 minute flannel baby blanket
shows how you can make a simple flannel baby blanket in just 10 minutes. It’s made from two layers of fabric – a quilting weight cotton for the top and a soft flannel for the lining. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt bunny and chick Easter baskets
These felt bunny and chick Easter baskets are just too cute to resist! Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your Easter celebrations, but they’re also completely no-sew, making them perfect for kids, beginner crafters, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim covered shoes
Valerie from The Unfashionista shows how you can revamp a tired pair of pumps by covering them in denim. There’s no sewing required – just careful cutting and gluing. Use scraps in different washes to make a color blocked effect.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted fabric scrap bag handles
Mayra from So Sew Easy
Here’s a fun way to make bag handles. Use your fabric scraps!! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how to make these twisted scrap fabric bag handles. It puts your scraps to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace yoke t-shirt
Make a cute new t-shirt with lace accents for spring! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this lace yoke t-shirt. The lace at the yoke, sleeve, and hem give a feminine finish and unexpected texture to … Read More...
Tutorial: Inside out sock bunny softie
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how to make her Inside Out Sock Bunny. If you’re wondering about the name, it’s because she made it with the socks inside out which gives a softer and more weathered look to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Clean finish waistband with an invisible zipper
When sewing clothes, it’s the details that make the difference. On a waistband, for example, sharp corners and a straight zipper will give your waistband a clean finish. You can find a tutorial at Sew Essential that shows show to … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to sew a tablet stand
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how you can sew a tablet stand. Use it in the kitchen so you can read your recipes while cooking. Or on a desk or side table to watch movies hands-free. Her tutorial is a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 1 hour maternity skirt
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how she made this beautiful maternity skirt. It took just 1 hour! The long full skirt looks nice with a t-shirt or tank. A long yoke made from an old t-shirt covers your belly comfortably. … Read More...