Julie from Happy Strong Home shows how you can sew a fitted tablecloth for a square or rectangular table – in just 1 hour! The boxed corners fit around the edge of your table so the tablecloth is less prone … Read More...
Tutorial: Clip on purse handles
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a genius idea for making purses. She shows how you can make clip on purse handles! The clips are super easy to attach, so no complicated installation like you might have with other types … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kimono sleeve maxi dress
Bonnie from Whisk ‘ Em shares a tutorial for sewing a kimono sleeve maxi dress. The loose, long dress is perfect for lazy mornings but it can also be dressed up with accessories to wear out and about. She’ll be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this easy convertible bodysuit
This convertible body suit can be worn several ways – as a plunge neck, a twist front halter, and a halter with a double twist at the front. With some creativity, you could probably come up with even more ways … Read More...
Tutorial: Fade your jeans for a lived in look
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to fade your jeans, whether for a pair of dark wash jeans you’ve purchased or if you’re sewing your own jeans. But before she can tell you the best way … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Stacked fabric pumpkins
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make these fabric pumpkin stacks. The ones she makes are small, using 4.5″ and 6″ circles to make the pumpkins. You can experiment with size and make them … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold foil brushstroke pillow
This pillow is made fabulous with brushstrokes of gold foil. I love it! Emma from Make & Fable shows how to do it. She puts the gold foil on a purchased cushion cover, but you could easily sew a pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a kids Luke Skywalker costume
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make an awesome Luke Skywalker costume. The tunic was created from a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows how to alter the pattern and how to sew it to make it a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves
These scrap fabric leaves use a hardware store item to make them hold their shape. You won’t believe what it is! It’s my latest craft discovery and I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make them. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Halloween trick or treat banner
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this cute Halloween trick or treat banner. It’s super easy, with only one seam to sew! It’s also a good way to use fabric scraps, especially if you have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Nine pocket door caddy organizer
If you’re looking for extra storage in your home, try looking at the doors. More specifically, the back of the doors. They’re prime real estate for hanging storage, like this nine pocket door caddy. Sew4Home shows how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Choosing the right pins for your sewing project
As sewists, we spend a lot of time choosing the right fabric for our sewing projects. But… are we choosing the right type of pins? Red Brolly shares a tutorial all about choosing the right pins. Differences in what … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy faux leather hair accessories
Faux leather makes it easy to make cute and trendy hair accessories! Adrienne from Free Time Frolics shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how. She includes ideas for headbands, ponytail cover, hat brooch, pony O’s, and more! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted stripe throw blanket
Carrie from Making Lemonade shows how you can sew a simple throw blanket to keep you warm on the cooler autumn and winter nights. Add in painted stripes for a knock-off Pendleton look, or keep it simple and skip the … Read More...
Free pattern: Fiona strapless flounce dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern for her Fiona Dress. It’s a strapless fitted dress with a flounce across the top. You could easily add straps if you wanted the extra security. It’s made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Washable reusable bowl covers
Skip the plastic wrap! Sew up a set of reusable bowl covers to use instead! The Gracious Wife shows how you can make them. Elastic around the outside helps them fit snug around your bowl or dish. You can wash … Read More...
Tutorial: Troubleshooting when your sewing machine won’t behave
There’s nothing more frustrating for a sewist than a sewing machine that won’t behave. You know, skipped stitches, birds’ nests, the like. It always feels like it’s coming out of nowhere. Working perfectly one minute, the next… not. But though … Read More...
Video tutorial: Oversized hot pads for casserole dishes
These oversized hot pads are perfect for casserole dishes! They’d come in handy this holiday season and would also make great gifts to give. Danielle from DIY Danielle shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew down sequin trim
Sequin trim is an easy way to add sparkle and shine to a sewing project! Mostly I see people gluing it down, but you can also sew it down if you prefer. Coats & Clark shows how on their blog, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric pumpkins for fall
These soft fabric pumpkins are so pretty for fall, and so easy to make! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make fabric pumpkins. Though they’re soft and squishy and round, they start out as … Read More...