This squishy square pouf can serve as extra seating, an ottoman, or a small table! It’s super practical, but it’s also a pretty accent for a living room. Sew4Home shows how you can make one! The cover is made from … Read More...
Start the new year with a clean sewing space
The holidays always take a toll on my sewing space. All those last minute projects pile up and there’s no time to clean up in between! I’ve got felt and taffeta and batting all over the place! My sewing space … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple lined zipper pouch
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew a simple zippered pouch with a lining. These little bags are so satisfying to make! They’re quick and easy, and once you can adjust the dimensions to make them in any … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork dish towels
I can’t get enough of scrappy patchwork. I love to see how the colors and patterns play off of each other! And it’s so satisfying to know that scraps are getting used, too! Sew4Home shows how you can add scrappy … Read More...
How to respond when someone doesn’t like your handmade gift
So you’ve spent hours making the perfect handmade gift and you’ve given it with love to its recipient — except instead of the gift being the hit of the party and all your hard work validated, you can see that … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a scalloped edge
Erica Bunker shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to sew a scalloped edge. She starts with how to create a template for the scallops that will fit your project perfectly. This is always the hardest part for … Read More...
Tutorial: Dye buttons with fabric dye
I have a pretty mighty button stash, but mostly my stash buttons are white. That’s fine for some projects, but I never seem to have as any colored buttons as I’d like. Turns out, your white buttons don’t have to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a gaping waistband
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve tried on a pair of pants and found them to be perfect, except for one very inconveninet flaw – a waistband that gaps at the back. That’s no good!! My underwear might be … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux fur throw blanket
Christmas may have come and gone, but cold weather will be with us for several more months. Gina Michele shows how you can make this snuggly and soft faux fur throw blanket. It’s made from a layer of faux fur … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby hair bow headbands
Lydia from Telefante shares a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make hair bows headbands for your baby girl. All you need are some scraps of fabric and some elastic. You don’t even need that much time, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric dress-up butterfly wings
Butterfly wings are fun for dress-up, but unfortunately most that you buy from the store are just too fragile for to stand up to kids’ active play. Kate from Made to Be a Momma shares a tutorial at Crazy Little … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Tea towel Christmas stocking
Paper & Stitch shows how you can sew up a Christmas stocking out of a tea towel
(or perhaps two). Tea towels are easy to find in cute designs and prints, and the simple shape of the stocking lets the … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather wallet gift card holders
Most of the little kids in our family havve grown up into teenagers and young adults, so much of our Christmas gift giving comes in the form of gift cards. I’m always on the lookout for cute ways to package … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ugly Christmas sweater trees
Lolly Jane shows how you can make fabric Christmas trees inspired by Ugly Christmas Sweaters. The fabric covered trees are mounted on a wood and dowel base for the trunk. Though the prints look like ugly Christmas sweaters, she … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pom pom trim cactus pillows
These cactus pillows are cheering me up on a cold winter day! Mark Montano shows how to make them over on his blog, Make Your Mark. The pom pom trim around the edge gives the idea of cactus needles, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric wreath ornaments
I think these scrap fabric wreaths would be a fun project to make with kids, even a large group of kids like a scout troop or even a school class! Bonnie from Fishstick Designs shares a tutorial at I Heart … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Infinity scarves from old t-shirts
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a soft knit infinity scarf out of old t-shirts. She shows two variations – a two-tone infinity scarf made from two t-shirts (one color for the outside and another for the lining), … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sock monkey softie
Sock monkeys have been around a long time, but they continue to be a favorite. They’re just so lovable with their long limbs and goofy happy faces. If you’ve been wanting to make a sock monkey, Domenica from Easy Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Arm band phone pouch
After the holiday meals – and extra pounds – it’ll be time for all of us to start thinking about getting in shape again. Jennifer Mathis from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at Make Something showing how you can sew … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 minute Santa scarf
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows show you can sew a fleece Santa scarf. It’s made of red fleece like the classic Santa suit, and has a big ol’ buckle right in the middle. Cute, right!! And it also happens … Read More...