Are you on the fence whether to make the plunge and buy yourself an overlocker or serger? Or do you already own one, but don’t quite know what to use it for? Lucy & Angela from Sew Essential tell 5 … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn tree bunting
Celebrate the arrival of fall with this beautiful autumn tree bunting! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make one. She includes the template for making the cute tree … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible shopper tote in adult and kid sizes
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a free pattern for making a reversible shopping tote in 2 sizes – a full sized bag for adults and a smaller size one for kids to carry! Use them for grocery trips and let … Read More...
Fabric drape and how it affects the look of a garment
Fabric drape is not just something to decorate your windows! In the sewing world, it’s how a fabric looks when it hangs down. Melissa from Melly Sews has a great post that illustrates what fabric drape is and how it … Read More...
Free pattern: Shorts for tweens
Sewing patterns for tweens are hard to find! Kids’ patterns are too small and often too childish is design, but the women’s patterns are not shaped for their bodies. Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil-shaped zip pouch
These zip pencil pouches are shaped like giant pencils! So awesome! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a free sewing pattern for making them. They’d be so cute for kids to carry to school and appeal to kids of all ages.
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Tutorial: Tall canvas storage bins
We can all use extra storage in our homes, amiright? These extra tall storage bins give a place to store extra blankets, towels, or even your child’s stuffed animals. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make them from … Read More...
Free pattern: Women pajama lounge pants
There’s nothing better after a long day than putting on your pajama pants and curling up on the couch with a book or a good TV show. Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making pajama lounge … Read More...
Free pattern: Batman costume for little kids
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for sewing a Batman costume. The pieces include a mask, belt, and of course the cape. Finish off the costume with a simple gray sweat pants and sweat shirt for Batman’s gray … Read More...
Free pattern: Oilcloth grocery tote
Are you still using throw-away plastic bags for your groceries? Don’t! Dylan from By Dylan M. shares a free pattern for making a reusable grocery tote from oilcloth. Tall and boxy (inspired by Trader Joe’s reusable shopping totes), this bag … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered containers
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make beautiful fabric covered containers for a desk top or dresser. It’s an easy no-sew project that uses paper mache boxes from the craft store. Go to her tutorial to see how … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized bow headband for baby
A big bow on a baby head, what could be cuter? Machelle from A Joyful Riot shows how you can sew an oversized bow headband for a baby. It’s the perfect hair accessory for a photo session! But it’s also … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric napkins with mitered corners
Cloth napkins dress up a tablesetting, and they also help reduce the amount of trash that you send to the landfill. Aimee Mars shows how you can sew your own cloth napkins so you can have them in any color … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trim Trick or Treat bag
Trick or treat bags are just as important for Halloween trick or treating as the costume. Where else are you gonna put all the candy you get? You can use any kind of sack, even an old pillowcase, but these … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ribbon flower with folded petals
This ribbon flower has pretty dimension thanks to the ribbon being folded before it’s gathered. Janine from Sarah Lauren shares a tutorial for making one. Add a button or jewel to the center, and put it on a headband or … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy fabric gift sacks from your scraps
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a super simple gift bag. You won’t believe what she uses to keep the bags closed! So clever! You can make the bags any size you like, though if … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: T-shirt with a woven back and tie
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows a neat t-shirt hack where she uses a woven fabric for the back. The woven fabric won’t stretch like a knit does, so a keyhole back and tie closure will make it easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted tablet sleeve
Rochelle from Lucky Lucille shares a tutorial at Harts Fabric blog showing how you can make a quilted tablet sleeve. Choose a pretty cotton print for the outside, and a coordinating print for the lining. The closure is a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby blanket from a vintage tablecloth
A baby blanket from a vintage tablecloth? Oh yes! Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this baby blanket out of a vintage tablecloth. She used a vintage souvenir tablecloth for the front, but lined it with a Minky … Read More...
Free pattern: Zombie pincushion
These zombie pincushions are so cute – for Halloween or just because zombies. Sew4Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial! Raw edges and hand stitching are the perfect details for them! Cute cute cute!!
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