Who likes wrestling a giant ironing board? Not this girl! Honestly, the only time I ever iron is when I sew and then I mostly rely on a tabletop ironing board that is much easier to manage. The tabletop ironing … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 tiered skirt
Here’s a pretty skirt you can make for your daughter or for yourself! Joann from Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making this 3 tiered skirt. You can make it in any size based on waist measurement and desired skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and plaid flannel Christmas ornaments
Sew your linen and flannel scraps into some farmhouse style flannel Christmas ornaments! They’d be so pretty hanging on your Christmas tree! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how. Make hearts or trees or any … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty ruffle top backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle top backpack. It’s a drawstring backpack that’s actually very easy to make! The ruffle at the top adds a girly touch! It’s also a fun project for mixing … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey headband
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a turkey headband in just 15 minutes. The design is based on her rosette headband, but she adds feathers and a turkey face to make it the perfect Thanksgiving accessory! … Read More...
Great tips for sewing on knit fabrics
Knits are not difficult at all to sew on, but you do need to understand they don’t behave like wovens. Simple Simon & Coshares some great tips for sewing with knit fabrics. Go to their post to read their … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera lens cap cozy
This lens cap cozy makes a great gift for any photographers on your Christmas list! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make one.The small pouch will hold your lens … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage mother tattoo Christmas stocking
Christmas stockings are a fun way to celebrate the personalities of each person in your family. Here’s a stocking project with tons of fun personality! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a free pattern at Tattooed Martha for making … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern:: Twirly Dress for little girls
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free sewing pattern for making her Twirly Dress for little girls. It’s made from a t-shirt knit fabric and has a high-low hem, a hood, and a gathered back. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: 1 hour fringed table runner
A table runner is an easy way to add color and personality to your table setting. And Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a fringed table runner in just one hour! With a project that quick, … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls basic leggings, capris, and shorties
Leggings are a staple of every girls’ wardrobe. They’re comfortable, easy to fit, and are perfect for layering. They’re easy to make from knit fabric! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make girls … Read More...
Tutorial: Waxed canvas gift pouch
Gift cards and cash are always welcome gifts at Christmas (especially for teens and young adults who are so hard to buy for), but wrapping them up can present a challenge. Sara from Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Bury your serger thread tails
On a sewing machine, you can use a simple back stitch to keep seams from getting pulled apart at the ends. On sergers, there’s no back stitch and so you have to find a way to finish off or bury … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled flannel shirt drink bottle cozy
Sasha from Tattooed Martha shows how you can make a beer (or other bottled drink) coozie out of an old flannel shirt. More specifically, the pocket of a flannel shirt. She uses fabric glue to make it a no-sew project, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather book cover
Ginger from Gingersnap Crafts shares a tutorial for making a faux leather book cover with a simple button and thread closure. You can make them in any size to fit any blank journal or book. She uses faux leather from … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece and flannel scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a cozy fleece and flannel cowl scarf. It’s so pretty and warm for winter and would make a wonderful handmade Christmas gift! And … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled coffee cozy
Tamara Tripodi shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a ruffled coffee cozy. It makes a great Christmas gift – if you really like the person you also include a coffee gift card! Personalize it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew rainbow fleece scarf
Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie shows how you can make this rainbow fleece scarf – with no sewing at all! It’s easy enough that you could make this with your kids – you cutting out the shapes and them weaving … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim bucket peg bag
Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shows how you can make a bucket style peg bag out of upcycled denim. It has a mesh bottom so it can be left outside and any rain water can drain out the bottom. Then handle … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sweater from sweater knit fabric
Want to make a handmade sweater but you can’t knit? Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can SEW a sweater from sweater knit fabric. It’s a loose fit sweater with dolman sleeves and an exposed zipper at the neck. … Read More...