Let’s talk about weight. Thread weight, that is. Using the correct weight of thread does make a difference in your sewing project! Heather from The Sewing Loft sheds some light on thread weight. She tells what those numbers mean and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy placemat purse organizer
This purse organizer gives you all the pockets you need to keep your stuff organized and easy to find. It’s an easy DIY project when you start with a placemat! There are just a few easy seams to sew to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Christmas tree hot pads
It might still be summer, but you can get a jumpstart on your Christmas sewing! Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a tutorial for making a Christmas tree hot pad. The Christmas tree appliques are so cute, made from a green … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer for your home or car
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew a hanging organizer. Each of the pocket panels is sewn separately, so you can customize it for your organizational needs. You can add as many pockets as you like, and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Harry Potter hooded towel
Got a young Harry Potter
fan in your house? Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter hooded towel. It’s perfect for after bath time or to take the pool! The hood has Harry’s signature … Read More...
Tutorial: It’s a Cinch leather handle tote bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make her It’s a Cinch beach bag. It is indeed an easy bag to make, and it has a drawstring around the top you can cinch in or leave open. A recycled … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric pokeball
If you want to sew something your kids will love, look no further than this fabric Pokeball. Kristen from Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern and tutorial. She stuffed hers with pillow stuffing, but I think it might be … Read More...
Refashion Sewing Tutorial: Apron from a button up shirt
Beth from SunnyGal Studio shows how easy it is to make an apron out of an old button up shirt! Just a few cuts and a few seams and you’ve got one smart looking apron! The collar of the shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage camp blanket iPad sleeve
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial at Frankie showing how you can make this iPad sleeve inspired by a vintage camp blanket. Cover it with sew on patches to make it extra fun! You can make one from a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s ruffled peasant dress
Little girls love ruffles, and this dress has plenty of them! Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares the free sewing pattern! The bodice is a simple peasant style bodice, and the skirt is covered in rows of ruffles. Her free … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted scarf purse
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can make this beautiful knotted scarf purse – with no sewing required! With some clever folding, knotting, and gluing (or pinning if you prefer this to be a temporary bag refashion), you … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to sew a fabric wallet
Wallets are always a fun project to make! Tova from Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make this fabric wallet. Go wild mixing and matching prints to suit your taste. Sometimes I like ot use a … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted baby hat
Knotted baby hats are the cutest!! The little knotted hats are easy to make from knit fabric. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern at Gugu Guru for making one. Her free pattern will fit a baby 0-2/3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this versatile wrap scarf in just 15 minutes
This shibori scarf can be worn as a light wrap, a swimsuit coverup, even an infinity scarf! Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make one. All you need is a little over a yard of lightweight jersey knit fabric … Read More...
Free pattern: Fold and stow library book bag
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a fold and stow library book bag. It’s made from ripstop nylon, which is very sturdy but thin so you can fold it up small. Her free pattern includes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit pencil skirt with pockets
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a simple knit pencil skirt with one very important addition – pockets! Between keys and phone and random stuff I ended up carrying around because I’m a … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic dish pin holder
A pincushion isn’t the only place you can park your pins. How about a pin dish? Hidden magnets will keep your pins in the dish where they belong until you need them. They’re super easy to make, and Lindsay … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt guinea pig book bands
These guinea pig book bands are so cute for back-to-school! Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for making them. Aside from some hand sewing on the faces, these are a no-sew project! And they use fold over elastic, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own fabric labels
Jess from Happy Together shows how she makes her own fabric labels with her ink jet printer. It’s super easy to do and the labels add a personal touch to anything you make. She says her labels have survived the … Read More...
Free pattern: Pieced and pom pom star pillows
Sew4Home shares a free sewing pattern for these adorable pieced and pom pom star pillows. The free pattern includes three sizes and variations: The large measures 20″ in diameter when finished and has a pieced front divided into 10 sections. … Read More...