Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial showing how you can make a ruffled apron for children and adults Make a pair of matching mommy and me aprons, or just a single apron for a child or adult. The ruffles … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffle sleeve baby onesie
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern for making a ruffle sleeve onesie. The long sleeve onesie can be made from knit fabric. Her free pattern fits babies 3-6 months and includes options for two ruffle lengths. … Read More...
Free pattern: Wine glass Christmas ornament
These wine glass ornaments by Stephanie from Swoodson Says are the best! Because wine. She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Fill them with red or white wine (felt & sequins) depending on your preference. These would … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Wonderland tote bag
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote. The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene! Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur wrap with fleece lining
It’s fun to dress up for holiday parties, but how to keep warm when you’re going out on a cold winter night? Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled shows how you can make a beautiful wrap to help keep you warm … Read More...
Tutorial: Woebegone Pines fabric trees
Ann Wood shares a free pattern for her Woebegone Pines fabric trees. The little fabric trees mix natural materials with fabric scraps and hand stitched accents to create a worn but loved rustic feel. They would be beautiful Christmas decorations!… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric bangle bracelets
These fabric bangles are gorgeous made from African prints! Troy from Thriftanista in the City shares a tutorial showing how to make them. There’s no sewing required and you don’t need any special jewelry tools, either. You could make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Laundry monster hamper
This might be the cutest laundry hamper ever! Who can resist putting their dirty clothes away, when the hamper has a giant monster face? And floppy monster arms! Rubyellen from Cakies created it and she has a tutorial showing how. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini drawstring gift bags
Sew these mini drawstring gift bags up from your scraps! You can use them again and again and they’ll never wear out. The small bags are perfect for stocking stuffers, or for a more special gift that happens to come … Read More...
Video tutorial: Christmas tree softie
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how you can make a Christmas tree softie. It is beautiful from a patchwork of cotton prints. You could also make them from a single fabric for a different look. She has a free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Reindeer antler hair clips
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Lil Reindeer Antler Hair Clips. They would be so cute for Christmas photos or holiday parties! Springs of holly at the base of the felt antlers make them extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Restore a vintage sewing machine
Vintage sewing machines are everywhere – if you just know where to look. I find them all the time at rummage sales, thrift stores, and estate sales. One more than one occasion, I’ve even found them sitting by the curb … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa pillow with a fluffy beard
This Santa pillow with a fluffy beard makes me smile! You can find a tutorial showing how to make him over at the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets. He’s wearing the classic Santa hat. And the curly fleece fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Three easy ways to make a tassel
Do you love tassels? They’re pretty hanging from the handle of a bag, or stitched to the hem of a blanket or scarf. Mayra from So Sew Easy shows three easy ways to make them. You can use embroidery floss … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy French seam pillows
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make quick throw pillows from a couple of fat quarters. But just because they’re quick to sew doesn’t mean they’re not finished nicely. They have French seams so there are no … Read More...
Tutorial: Posable felt gingerbread man
Run, run, fast as you can…. you’re gonna want to make this gingerbread man! He’s made from felt but he’s posable, thanks to a chenille stem tucked inside his body. He can sit down, he can hold a candy. Mollie … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt taco Christmas ornament
I have a thing for themed Christmas trees. They just make me happy. This year I decorated a tabletop tree with felt tacos, and I’ve got a pattern for you over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. They’re super easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric doll and dress
These fabric dolls would make the sweetest presents for little girls! Karly from Paisley Roots shares a free pattern and tutorial at Crazy Little Projects for making them. Her free pattern includes the doll, a dress, and a knit scarf. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up diaper changing pad with diaper pocket
Amy from The Happy Scraps shows how you can sew a fold up changing pad with a diaper pocket. You can use any fabrics, but she made hers from Minky and flannel so it’s sure to be soft against baby’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Terry cloth book cover for the bathtub
So you’re taking a long, much deserved, soaking bath and you’ve got a book to read. It all goes well till your hand gets wet. Now what to do with your book? You could reach for a towel and dry … Read More...