This dolman robe makes a great gift for a child! Kids love having a special robe to wrap up in after a bath or to wear over their PJs in the morning. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free … Read More...
Free pattern: Pretty fabric luggage tags
Make your luggage easier to identify with a bright fabric luggage tag! These luggage tags from The Scrappy Girls Club are so beautiful! They’re also a quick project, and you can use your fabric scraps to make them. You could … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to lay out a sewing pattern
In sewing, there are very few mistakes that can’t be undone. One of those is cutting. Cutting your fabric needs to be done correctly because there’s no way to uncut fabric. Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial at Craftsy showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon zipper pencil pouches
Aren’t these watermelon zipper pencil pouches the cutest? Katie from Punk Projects (and our Indie Crafts editor) shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make them! They’re easily made from felt with embroidery stitches for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Scrappy soft fabric balls
Use your fabric scraps to make soft fabric balls! They’re great for kids to play with because they’re soft and squishy, so they toss them around without you worrying about anyone getting hurt. Nina from Nina makes shares a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a cross body book tote
This book tote is made for trips to the library! Or, when school starts, it would be a great school book bag. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making it. The wide cross body … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Simple t-shirt dress
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for a simple t-shirt dress. It’s perfect for those busy days where you’re here and there and in between, and want to look nice but also need to b e comfortable. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy mesh swimsuit cover-up
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shows how you can make this mesh swimsuit cover-up. It’s a super fast, super easy project you can make from a rectangle of mesh fabric. The mesh won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a buttonhole without a special attachment or foot
Most newer sewing machines have automatic buttonhole features, or special attachments or feet that do most of the work for you. But you don’t NEED a special feature or attachment to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine. Hannah from … Read More...
Video tutorial: Pikachu Pokemon sock plushie
Know someone obsessed with catching Pokemon? Here’s a fun sock creature you can make for your favorite Pokemon fan. Budget Hobby shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a Pikachu sock plushie.
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Tutorial: DIY cube pouf ottoman
Make a cube pouf for a soft place to put your feet up, or for an extra bit of seating! Aniko from Place Of My Taste shares a tutorial showing how. Her tutorial includes how to create a striped design … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing the back of embroidery hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can finish off your embroidery hoop stitch projects beautifully. Finishing off the hoop is about more than just making it look nice. It will also help hide your stitches and even keep any … Read More...
In a creative slump? Here’s what to do.
Sewing runs on creativity. There’s nothing like a burst of creative energy to get you busy at your sewing machine. But sometimes our creativity runs low. Luckily, that’s usually just a temporary thing and you’ll be back in full creative … Read More...
Tutorial: Add cut out shoulders to shirt pattern
Cut out shoulders are super trendy now. They’re an easy detail to add to a shirt you’re making, and you don’t need to buy a new pattern just to do it. Beth from Sew DIY shares a tutorial at We … Read More...
Tutorial: The Malibu Satchel
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a free pattern for her Malibu Satchel. I love the design of this bag! It has simple lines but also a bit of color blocking on the flap. There’s a removable cross body strap and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing shorts from a pants pattern
Sometimes the best shorts pattern is actually a pants pattern. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can sew shorts from a pants pattern. There are just a few easy adjustments to make, and then you … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet flip flops
Is there any trim that says summer like eyelet? And is there any summer footwear better than flip flops? Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom combines the two with her DIY eyelet flip flops. They’re so pretty for summer, and so … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage table runner clutch
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a clutch purse out of a vintage table runner. You’ll only use one end of it, so actually you could make two purses out of one table runner. Make one for … Read More...
My latest Slouchy Shirts, and a free pattern
The Slouchy Shirt is my go-to top for every day. It’s super comfortable and fits loose, but looks a little more dressed up than a basic t-shirt. I shared a free pattern here at Craft Gossip a couple of years … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle zipper pencil pouch
Javeriya from Sew Some Stuff shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this ninja turtle pencil pouch. Make it as a special back-to-school gift for a child. Or, if you’ve got summer travel plans coming up, fill … Read More...