Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns is on a felt flower kick, and that means felt flower tutorials. Her latest is how to make a felt ranunculus bloom. Soooo pretty!! A few of these flowers would be gorgeous … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted bunny lovey
These knotted bunny loveys make great baby gifts! Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a free pattern on her blog. The bunny shaped lovey has knots at the hands, feet, head, and of course ears. They’re easy enough for … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart tic tac toe game with storage bag
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shows how you can make a felt heart tic tac toe game with a board game that doubles as a storage bag! The game pieces are felt hearts in red or white. The drawstring storage … Read More...
Tutorial: Tweed mustache hand warmer
Cold hands are no fun on a winter day! I know once my hands get chilled it’s hard to get them feeling warm again. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how to make a tweed hand warmer shaped like a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace pencil skirt
See how you can make this beautiful lace pencil skirt! It’s perfect for spring weddings or date night or any other event where you want to be dressed up. Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and … Read More...
Free pattern: Round cushion in 2 sizes
Veronica from SewVery shares a free pattern for making a round cushion. Use the cushion for a soft place to sit or as accent pillows for bedding. The pillows are filled with foam and have removable covers so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Chenille heart pillow
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial for making this fun chenille heart pillow. It would be cute for Valentine’s Day, of course, but it would also be nice for a little girl’s room all year. Her tutorial shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched felt gemstone magnets
These felt gemstone magnets would be so cute on your fridge or memo board! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made with all hand sewing, so you can stitch them up while … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric journal pen pocket
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into a handy (and quite pretty) pen holder for your diary or journal. The pen pocket is sewn onto an elastic band that slips around … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck
I am a sucker for clothes with vintage details – an interesting neckline or beautiful construction details. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit dress with a 1940s inspired keyhole neck. It gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids reversible book bag
Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa … Read More...
Tutorial: Scented therapy neck wrap
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a scented therapy neck wrap you can use as either a heat or cool pack. It’s made in two pieces – a long fabric tube (broken into compartments to keep the filler evenly distributed) … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy quilted pot holder
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making these easy quilted pot holders. She uses fun prints for the front and the back and then finishes off the edges with a pretty bias tape. I’m loving the bright … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a zipper in a lined skirt
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a zipper into a lined skirt. Inserting the zipper between the lining and the skirt gives it a clean finish inside and out. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood ring baby teether with a soft fabric star
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a wooden teether toy with a soft fabric star attached. The fabric star attaches with a snap to the teething ring so it can be washed when necessary. This would make … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentines heart bunting throw pillow
A sweet heart bunting decorates the front of this Valentine throw pillow. Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial on her blog for making it! The design is easy to make from scraps of fabric for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy hair bow holder
This hair bow holder brings order to all of your little girl’s hair bows. It makes them easy to access and easy to see. The hair bow holder is also super easy to make! Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts Pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag
Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread spool necklace rack
Vintage thread might look good on the spool, but it needs to stay there. The old thread is not good for actually sewing with, as the old fibers may be rotten or break easily. But that’s no reason to throw … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip pouch for a binder or planner
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make a zip pouch for your binder or planner. Use it to keep up with receipts or to hold your pencils. The front is made from clear … Read More...