Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a corner zip laptop case. The zipper goes across the top and down one side to create a large opening for your laptop. Hers is a lightweight case, made with … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bobbin clips from clear tubing
You could buy bobbin covers or clips, but that can get expensive if you have very many bobbins. Erin from Schlosser Designs shows how you can DIY some bobbin clips using clear tubing. Clear tubing is an inexpensive hardware store … Read More...
7 tips to help a teen start sewing
Know a teen who wants to learn to sew? Or perhaps you want your teen to want to learn how to sew? Sew4Home shares 7 great tips for encouraging teens to sew. I do disagree with them a little on … Read More...
Tutorial: Double gauze burp cloth
Measuring nearly 16″ x 24″, this baby burp cloth provides a lot of coverage! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. She used a double gauze fabric that’s super soft and also matches a … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiered summer tank
This tiered tank is perfect for summer days! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making one. Her free pattern fits a size 34-36 bust. If you need another size, you should be able to adjust it … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt pug pillow or softie
This adorable felt pug pillow could be your first sewing project!! (Or a quick afternoon project if you already know how to sew.) Wendy from Woo Jr. shares a free pattern and tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: How to clean your iron
Got a gunked up iron? It doesn’t matter how much I try to keep it clean, it always ends up a big ol’ dirty mess. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can get your … Read More...
It’s time for Skirting the Issue 2016!
Skirting the Issue 2016 is here, and there’s an awesome addition! First, for those who don’t know, Skirting the Issue is a month-long sewing service project organized by Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists … Read More...
Tutorial: Add an adjustable waistband to kids’ jeans
An adjustable waistband is a must for kids’ pants – especially if your child has a longer or leaner build! Not all kids’ pants have adjustable waistbands, but that is easy to add. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy rope handle tote bag
This rope handle tote bag is easy to make and so cute for summer! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil Luna. The handles are so easy to make from rope and jumbo grommets. Pockets on the inside … Read More...
Free pattern: Perfect sleeveless summer top
This may be the perfect summer top! Sleeveless and high neck, and shaped at the sides. It’s the Pam top by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor, and she’s sharing the pattern for free! Her free pattern comes in women’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: 1-Yard Magic Apron
1 yard of fabric is enough to make an apron! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern from Lecien fabrics. It’s one of their 1-Yard Magic patterns that show how much you can do with just 1 yard … Read More...
Free pattern: Sheep softie
This sheep softie is so cute and huggable! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern! He’s made from a soft fleece and is the perfect size to snuggle. Finished measurements are 9.5″ high x 8.5″ wide.
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Tutorial: DIY neck cooler
Keep your cool this summer with a neck cooler! You can make one using a tutorial at Sarah Jane’s Craft Blog. It’s a fabric tube filled with water storing crystals (gardening supplies) so it can stay wet for a long … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tangram game
This fabric tangram game is a perfect addition to a busy bag! Beauty All Around shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can adjust the complexity of the patterns to make it appropriate for all ages. Older … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy summer dress from old shirts
Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog created this summer dress out of a couple of old shirts. It’s so easy – you can sew one with just a few easy seams! The top of the dress is made from a shirt that … Read More...
5 ways to finish the edge of an applique
After you cut and fuse your applique pieces down, it’s time to finish the edges. There’s no one way to do this, and the right way will depend on the look you are going for and the way your project … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew bow sleeve t-shirt
Wow! Look at this cute bow sleeve detail you can add to a t-shirt – with no sewing required! There’s a tutorial at Creating Laura showing how to do it. She uses glue to hold the bow center in place, … Read More...
Tutorial: Back to school lunch tote
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a simple lunch sack for back to school time. The tote style lunch sack is perfect for older kids who might not want … Read More...