Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make this sweater pillow with a buffalo plaid Christmas greeting. The sweater and the buffalo plaid give it a cozy feel, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls skirt set from a mens shirt
Ari from Max California shows how you can make a little girl’s skirt set out of a mens shirt. The set includes a sleeveless cropped shirt and a matching gathered waist skirt. The little girl’s shirt keeps the collar and … Read More...
Tutorial: Shell edge finish for knit fabrics
KZ from Kzjostudio shows how you can create a beautiful shell edge finish on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty finish for arm and neck holes. It uses a lingerie stitch found on many sewing machines. It may take some practice … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy DIY casserole carrier
Whether it’s a work potluck or a family dinner, many of us will be taking a dish of food with us somewhere this week. If it’s still hot from the oven, that can present difficulties! Kerri from How Does She? … Read More...
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Tutorial: Make placemats from vintage tea towels
Rebecca Ringquist creates one-of-a-kind placemats out of vintage tea towels. She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how she does it. She embellishes them with satin stitching to highlight important dates or interesting images printed on the tea … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt dump truck softie with bottle cap wheels
See the big wheels on this felt dump truck softie? They’re bottle caps! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free sewing pattern for making the softie. The bottle cap wheels are held safely in place using an unexpected sewing supply. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a placemat with a flatware pocket
These placemats have flatware pockets that make setting a pretty Thanksgiving table a breeze! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The placemat is quilted and has a pocket tucked into the corner. They’re great … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls felt purse
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a small felt purse. It looks like a handbag like mommy would carry, but it’s just the right size for a little girl to carry. Embellish them … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini patchwork Christmas stockings
Jeni from In Color Order shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make mini patchwork Christmas stockings. The stocking is small, and the fabric pieces in the patchwork are even smaller, so it’s a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wine bottle gift bag
If you don’t know what to bring to Christmas party or gathering, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial for making a fabric wine bottle gift bag that will make … Read More...
Free pattern: Kitty sleep mask
BurdaStyle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a kitty face sleep mask. Block out unwanted light that might keep you from slumber… and have adorable kitty ears while you sleep!! So cute and so fun!
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Tutorial: Gathered skirt with a sash
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making a gathered skirt with a wide waistband and sash. She calls it her Thanksgiving Skirt, but it would be pretty to wear any time of year. It would be pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Two hand kitchen towel oven mitt
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to sew a two hand oven mitt, lined with a kitchen towel. It would make a great Christmas gift! Or, if you’ve been invited to someone’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sewing lace insets
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can add lace insets when you make your own clothing. They’re easy to sew, especially if you’re sewing them into knit fabric which won’t fray, and they’re a pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY door draft stopper
Keep the cold air outside where it belongs by placing a draft stopper at the base of your door! You can make your own using a tutorial by Remona from The Stitching Scientist. Sew it up in the fabric of … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 easy ways to make boot socks
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing two easy ways to make boot socks. The tops of the socks look pretty peeking out from the top of a pair of boots! Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled hem fabric flowers
Make beautiful fabric blooms using knit fabrics and a rolled hem! Erika from Mik Mak Bowtique shares a tutorial at Create Kids Couture showing how to do it. It’s a perfect project to use your smaller knit scraps! The rolled … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a kids wallet
My daughter always loved getting a wallet as a gift. It didn’t matter that she had several already, she always loved getting another one! I think it was the pockets and compartments, and of course a special place to put … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy turkey Thanksgiving pillow
Here’s a cute Thanksgiving pillow you can create from your fabric scraps! Stacy from Beatnik kids shares a tutorial and a free template. The scrappy turkey is a colorful and cute decoration for Thanksgiving. You can make it in an … Read More...