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...
Tutorial: Selvage drawstring bag
Do you save the selvages you cut off your fabrics? If not, you should! You can piece those strips into selvage fabric Pam from Threading My Way did just that and created the loveliest little drawstring bag from her selvage … Read More...