Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Giant carrot pillow
Make an oversized carrot pillow for Easter! from Of Faeries & Fauna Craft Co. shows how. Use it as a bolster pillow in a kid’s bedding set or on a porch swing. She makes it from felt but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique and ruffle bunny kitchen towels
Rows of ruffles and a bunny applique make these kitchen towels pretty for spring! Get the tutorial and the applique template from Sew4Home. They use toweling fabric to make the towels, but you could also just add the applique and … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game
Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a memory matching game for kids. The fabric “cards” won’t get bent or torn like cardboard memory games can get with heavy use. Besides just … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sock elephant softie
See how you can make this cute elephant sock softie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern on her blog. He’s so cute with his floppy elephant ears and curled elephant trunk. There are two options – a short … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Late for Tea embroidery hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes created this amazing Late for Tea embroidery hoop art. It’s made from two hoops, with tea from one hoop being poured into a tea cup on the other hoop. The “tea” is made from embroidery thread … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute reversible baby bib
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing to sew her favorite baby bib. The front is a soft flannel and the back is an absorbent terry cloth. But the best part – it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make cafe curtains from tea towels
Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make cafe curtains out of a set of tea towels. The edges of the towels are already hemmed, so it’s just a matter of a couple of straight seams to … Read More...
Types of sewing pins and when to use them
I don’t put much thought into my sewing pins
, past keeping them nearby whenever I’m working on a project. But there are different types of pins, and the right one to use depends on your project and your … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Bell raglan sweatshirt for toddlers
This raglan sweatshirt has a wonderful shape, with a slight bell to it and a high low hem. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin made it for her daughter, and I’m absolutely drooling over the metallic French terry she used. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric Easter egg with zipper
These fabric eggs are a pretty Easter treat! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making them. Besides just being pretty, these Easter eggs have a surprise. They zip open so you can tuck a little treat … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Curved zipper clutch
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew this curved zipper clutch pouch. It’s made with two compartments, both with a striking curved corner. The smaller compartment is the right size to hold a pair of shades, while … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage inspired fabric covered berry box
What would you put in this pretty berry box? Put Easter eggs in them for a cute vintage inspired spring decoration. Or, use them in your sewing room to organize your notions. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar has a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Hat and mittens for 18″ doll
Sew up a hat and mitten set for your 18″ doll! Steph from Many Small Friends shares a free pattern and tutorial. You can make them from fleece or from an old sweater. It’s a quick afternoon sewing project.
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Tutorial: Scrapbusting travel tissue holders
Sew your scraps into useful – and pretty – travel tissue holders. They’re super easy to make and Sewing Secrets has a tutorial showing how. The top is layered in a way that creates a hole in the middle to … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach bag with pom pom trim
Tanya from Dans Le Lakehouse shares a tutorial for sewing a beach bag with pom pom trim. The zipper closure will help keep all your beach essentials tucked inside – and the sand out! And when you’re not lounging on … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl keychain zip pouch
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shows how to sew the cutest little keychain zip pouches. They’re made from clear vinyl so you can see exactly what’s inside. With the entire pouch made from clear vinyl, the brightly colored zippers stand out. … Read More...
Free Tutorial: Add pockets to a bean bag
Marzi from Made By Marzipan shows how you can add pockets to a bean bag. The pockets can keep a remote, phone, or good book within easy reach while you’re nestled down in your bean bag. It’s such a smart … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a travel eye mask
Between the lights from the parking lot and the noise from the highway, a good night’s sleep in a hotel is nearly impossible. Crafterpreneur shows how you can sew a DIY travel eye mask to help block the light. Keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Skillet handle cover
Make a skillet handle cover to protect your hand from a hot skillet! It’s a hot pad made to slide around just the handle of a skillet. Katie from Made to Be a Momma shares a tutorial at Crazy Little … Read More...