Your sewing machine is rockin’ along and making something fabulous… and then your thread snarls. Nooooooo!!!! Rae Lynn from Itchin’ For Some Stitchin’ has a post that tells the most common reasons your thread snarls and what you can do … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop wall pocket organizers
Hang these embroidery hoop pockets on your wall and gain some extra organizing space above your office or work desk! They are super easy to make, and look oh so cute – especially with that pom pom trim!
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Sewing Tutorial: Easy bean bag chair
Make a bean bag perfect for curling up with a good book, watching TV, or even a quick nap! Petro from Creative Homemaking has a tutorial for sewing this bean bag chair. It looks like a big project, but really … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth Summertime Pocket Placemats
These pocket placemats are made for summertime outdoor dining! They’re made from oilcloth that wipes clean easily and there’s a pocket where you can tuck a napkin. The pocket keeps your napkin handy but also keeps it from blowing away. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt or fabric feather mobile
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make this wonderful felt feather mobile. You could also use cotton fabric if you use fusible webbing to make the fabric double-sided and less likely to fray. You’ll need a sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle sit-upon
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a simple circle sit-upon. The vinyl mat will give a clean spot on the ground to sit while you’re out at a park. They’re also … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot Bow Romper
Shelly from Coral & Co. has a free pattern for this little girl’s Knot Bow Romper. It sews up quickly and the knots at the shoulder give it some flexibility in fit, which is always a good thing when sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim IKEA chair
Oh, this chair!! It’s an IKEA Skruvsta chair recovered in upcycled denim. The IKEA hack is by Claire from Pillar Box Blue, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her method will work with any chair, though … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a gathered front raglan top for the perfect summer top
This gathered front raglan top is the perfect mix of a breezy summer top and easy to wear t-shirt. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a gathered front raglan top. Most of the shirt is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer drink cozies
Help keep your cold one cold with these fabric drink cozies! Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make them. They’re simple to make and look so fun for picnics or patio parties! Just wrap and tie in … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux pleated lampshades
Mark Montano shows how you can get the look of a pleated lampshade, but without the hassle of measuring and marking and pleating the fabric. It’s super cute made from a bright fabric print! The tutorial is on his blog, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy leather cuff bracelets
Make a simple leather cuff bracelet – with no fancy jewelry tools or findings needed! Use your sewing machine instead! I’ve got a tutorial over on my personal blog Orange Bettie showing how. The closure is simply a couple of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pillowcase with pleated cuff
Pretty pillowcases like these bring sweet dreams! And Sew4Home shows how you can make them! They’re made from three coordinating cotton prints and have a neat box pleat detail on the cuff. The design works well for all styles of … Read More...
Tutorial: Secret pocket sunglasses case
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for sewing a simple sunglasses case with a hidden pocket. The secret pocket is on the inside, tucked down in the case and held closed with a strip of Velcro. Use it … Read More...
Free pattern: Lace trimmed shorts
These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them. Her free pattern fits a women’s size small. If you need another size, she has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope and grommet beach bag
Make a rope drawstring beach bag! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has the tutorial. The stripes, the grommets, and the rope all give it a nautical feel that is perfect for a pool or beach bag!
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Free pattern: Schoolhouse sticky note holder
It might be fun in the summer right now, but back-to-school will be here before you know it! Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks shares a free pattern at Therm O Web for making this schoolhouse note holder that would … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim hexagon pillow
This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection! The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect. And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one. As if I needed … Read More...
Tutorial: Sand-Free Beach Tote
This Sand-Free Beach Tote has a net inset in the bottom so the sand can shake out (but not your toys). Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares the pattern for free! When you’re out at the beach or park, the bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with a repurposed button placket closure
Upcycle some old button up shirts into a pretty new pillow cover! Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial showing how. The closure for the pillow cover is ready made, repurposed from one of the shirts’ button plackets. So … Read More...