Tassels are super popular right now! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how you can make her Easy Felt Tiered Tassel DIY Scarf. There’s no sewing required! She shows it made from felt, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple casserole carrier
This casserole carrier makes it easy to carry a warm dish to a potluck! The handles slip through ribbon loops to pull the sides up and over the casserole dish to keep it wrapped and warm.Crystal from Little Bit Funky … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece picnic blanket that folds to a tote
This picnic blanket folds up into a tote so it’s easy to take with you to the park! Tovah from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. The blanket is made from a soft fleece … Read More...
Free pattern: Adorable monster softies
Sew a cute monster softie for your favorite little monster! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free sewing pattern for these adorable monster softies. I’m loving the guy with the crazy hair and horns! You can give each one his … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how you can sew a simple zip top laptop sleeve. It’s a perfect back-to-school gift for teens and college kids! It’s made from pre-quilted fabric for the lining and the outside, so there are … Read More...
Free pattern: Pocket potholders
Pot holders are quick to sew and make great gifts – and also nice kitchen accessories for yourself. Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for this pocket potholder. It’s a fat quarter friendly project. You can make one … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew braided t-shirt headband
Amy at As The Bunny Hops shows how you can make a braided t-shirt headband, no sewing required. She uses an old t-shirt and dyes the fabric different colors, but you could also use scraps of different colors knit yardage. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a lined bag through a zipper pocket
Sew a lined bag with no raw edges on the inside, and no hand sewing a turning hole closed? Yes, you can! If you add a zipper pocket to the lining, that is. Anabelle from My Handmade Space shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting Boho fabric ribbon
Sew your fabric scraps into beautiful Boho ribbon! Mark Montano shares a tutorial on his blog, Make Your Mark, showing how you can do it. There’s also a no-sew version using fabric glue instead of a sewing machine. It would … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy cord wraps from fabric scraps
Sew4Home shows how you can make these easy cord wraps form your fabric scraps. They’ve got a free pattern to download to make them in two sizes so you can organize your standard household cords and your smaller gadget cords.… Read More...
Tutorial: Chair pocket homework station
Create a homework station at your dining room table with a simple chair pocket. It slips over the back of your dining room chair and has a large pocket on the back to hold the books and paper your child … Read More...
Tutorial: Crafty Book & Binder Cover
Who remembers covering your school books with kraft paper? You could fold a square of paper just right and it would fit snug around your book – without even using a piece of tape! Monica from It’s Just Sewing takes … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth lined garden tote
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make this awesome oilcloth lined garden tote. The bag has a flat bottom and plenty of space to carry garden tools or garden produce. It’s super … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids adventure bag that can be worn 3 ways
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a kids’ adventure bag. It’s a small bag on a long strap and can be worn three ways – cross body, around the waist fanny pack style, or wrapped around … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and flannel pot holder
Disclaimer: I received free ribbon from May Arts in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.
When May Arts asked if I’d like to receive a sampling of their ribbon to review, I jumped at it. I’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bow back knit dress for girls
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this bow back knit dress for girls. It’s perfect for back-to-school time, and it’s easy to make! The scooped out back and bow is such a pretty and … Read More...
Tutorial: Worry eater doll
Bedtime can be scary for kids, but a worry eater doll like this one can help with the anxiety. Elina from Upcyclelina shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The worry eater has a big mouth with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with a tulle overlay
A simple gathered skirts gets much fancier – a whole lot more fun – when you add a colorful tulle overlay! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at Joann’s Creative Spark blog showing how you can make one. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Sleepover Sack and matching pillow
This Sleepover Sack is perfect for kids’ slumber parties or trips to grandparents’ house. It’s made from a snuggly soft flannel and cotton. A strap harness keeps it rolled up for storage and easy to carry. The tutorial includes how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tunic from a vintage dress
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows an easy fix for a vintage dress that has a stain. She cut the dress off and turned it into a tunic! The dress had also fit a little too snug, so cutting … Read More...