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...
Free pattern: Women’s jogger pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for sewing a pair of women’s joggers. Wear them while getting your exercise, or for just being comfy while lounging around the house. Her joggers are made from knit fabric. The … Read More...
Tutorial: 8 methods for patching your clothes
Patching your clothing can be purely functional (to cover a whole in the fabric), purely decorative, or somemwhere in between. Sarina at Sew Guide tells 8 ways you can patch your clothes. Her tutorial includes methods that are designed to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood crate ottoman with recycled jeans cushion
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how she created this awesome wood crate ottoman. The cushion on top is made from recycled jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the cushion, and the waistband is the perfect way to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Valentine candy cones
These fabric cones are a cute way to gift some Valentine’s sweets! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The cone shape is actually made from a square of fabric, no sewing of curves required.… Read More...
Free pattern: Bigger & Better Bib for baby
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free sewing pattern for her Bigger & Better Bib. It’s similar to a pattern she’s used for years, but she widened it in places for better coverage and easier sewing. Widening it at … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman top with embroidered sleeves
Make the most of your most precious fabrics by using them in small but spectacular ways. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit did just that with her embroidered sleeve dolman top. Most of the shirt is made from a knit stripe … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hearts Aflutter tote bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make her Hearts Aflutter tote bag. The roomy tote is made from faux leather and is covered with hearts. Inside there’s a pocket to hold a cell phone or wallet. A … Read More...
10 things to sew to beat the winter blues
If the cold gray days of winter are getting you down, head to your sewing room. That’s what Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine does to fight the winter blues. She chooses to see a cold day as an … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted fabric heart wreath
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how easy it is to make this fabric heart wreath. There’s no sewing required, just some cutting and knotting. You can use any fabric but I’m in love with the pink gingham that she … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ombre sashiko stitch heart t-shirt
This ombre sashiko heart makes a cute shirt for Valentine’s Day! Oliver + S has a tutorial showing how you can make it! They include a free printable template to make the heart design. And because hearts aren’t only for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew grommet sweatshirt
Riva La Diva shows how you can make this Kenzo-inspired grommet sweatshirt. Grommets set into a plain sweatshirt create kind of a metallic polka dot pattern. There’s no sewing required, but you will need grommets and a grommet setting tool. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing faux fur without the mess
The last time I sewed with faux fur, it looked like there had been a huge animal fight in my sewing room. Bits of fur EVERYWHERE! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares her best tips for minimizing the mess when … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful felt roses
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make these pretty felt flower roses. You can sew the pieces together by hand, or use glue to make it a no-sew project. They’re beautiful on stems as … Read More...
Tutorial: Make vintage grain sack sachets from a thrifted curtain
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created these beautiful grain sack sachets out of a thrifted curtain! She shares a tutorial showing how. She started with a plain linen look curtain and added the classic stripes and faux printing so they look … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleepy bear softie in a heart pocket pillow
These sleepy little bear are tucked in cozy in their heart pocket pillows! You can sew them using a free pattern by Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks. She shares the pattern at the Therm O Web blog. Sew one … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and ribbon heart pillow
This burlap and ribbon heart pillow is so cute, and so easy to make! Maryann from Domestically Speaking tells how you can do it. The heart is made from ribbon stitched into the front of a burlap pillow. She sewed … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten an open ended metal zipper
Portia from Makery shows how she shortened a metal zipper for a recent project. It was an open ended zipper so she couldn’t just shorten from the bottom. She needed to shorten from the top, which meant moving the zip … Read More...
Free pattern: Lucky Chicken softie
2017 is the year of the rooster in the Chinese zodiac. To celebrate, Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making her Lucky Chicken softie. These little guys are so cute! And you can make them from your … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pocket running belt
Make a zippered pocket running belt to take your phone or iPod with you on your runs! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it with either an elastic band or an adjustable ring … Read More...