These mini birthday crowns will make a birthday girl or boy feel so special on their day! Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make them. She shows how to … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Carkeek Dress
It’s 30 Days of Sundresses over at Melly Sews! Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs joins the series with a free pattern for her Carkeek Dress. It’s a loose fit mini-dress with a high-low hem that gives more coverage in … Read More...
5 tips for buying fabric online
Now that the fabric store closest to my house has closed, I’m finding myself drawn more and more to buying my supplies online. I love the convenience but I miss being able to see and touch the fabric before purchasing. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric frame brooches
These fabric frame brooches are a fun way to use up your scraps, and make a unique piece of jewelry at the same time. Mark Montano shares a tutorial for making them on his blog, Make Your Mark. Twisted fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Keychain wallet
This key chain wallet keeps your phone, ID, and credit cards all together and connected with your keys. Kerri at How Does She? shares a tutorial for making one. The keychain wallet keeps all your essentials at easy reach, with … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ropes and Sway Top
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can make her Ropes & Swap Top. It’s a simple pillowcase style top made from a lightweight gauze so it’s floaty and summery. Add extra length and it would be a beautiful … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Spiker bow
Kelsey from Poofy Cheeks shows how you can make a spiker bow to put on a hair clip or headband. There’s no sewing required, just some careful tying and some hot glue. Once you get practiced at making them, you’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Get a smooth hem on a circle skirt
Do you avoid sewing circle skirts because of the hemming? Trying to get a smooth hem on a curved edge can be a challenge. Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Splash proof iPad case to bring to the pool
I like bringing my iPad with me to the pool. But I’ve got to be careful where I keep it, and I become a little like a crazy lady when a dripping wet child stands too close to it. There’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl macaron coin purse
I am positively squeal-y over this owl macaron coin purse. Is it not the cutest thing ever! Look at his owl eyes and those furry eyebrows! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. It’s not a … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable drink wrap
A cold drink in hand makes hanging out by the pool or on your patio is one of the simple joys of summer. Katie from Bite Sized Biggie jumps into Polka Dot Chair’s Summer Sewing Series with a tutorial showing … Read More...
Free pattern: The Curvy Clutch
Pink Door Fabrics shares a free sewing pattern for their Curvy Clutch. This pretty little purse is made from 3 fat quarters. It has a zipper top and darts at the bottom for shaping. Their version is trimmed with … Read More...
Tutorial: Mexican blanket floor pillows
Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can create these Mexican blanket floor pillows. They’re quick to sew and provide extra seating for impromptu gatherings or TV night. The heavy fabric of the Mexican blanket makes the pillows … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Girls racer back dress
Adriana from Hey June joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a free pattern for this girls’ racer back dress. It’s a great pattern for showing off a fun print! Her free pattern comes in girls … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer caddy for the front or back seat
Make this car caddy to keep your car organized! It’ll keep all your road trip necessities organized and accessible. You can hang it from the back of the seat for people in the back seats to reach, or hang it … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl lemon clutch purse
Ohhh, I am loving on this vinyl lemon clutch! It’s so retro and summer-y! Michelle from That Black Chic made it and she shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one, too. It’s outlined in … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a clothespin bag
Tanya from Dans de Lakehouse shows how you can sew up a clothespin bag. Use a bright fabric to inject a little bit of fun into hanging up the laundry. It’s easy to make from outdoor fabric and a child-sized … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece cat bed in a basket
Kitties take napping very seriously. Give them a special place for their nap with this fleece cat bed in a basket. Jennifer from Just JP shares a tutorial showing how you can make this simple sewing project. Your kitty will … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy magic pillowcase
Leanne at Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make a magic pillowcase. No, it doesn’t create fuss-free bedtimes, because that really would be magic. But it does have a super easy construction that also creates a cuffed front … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew 4th of July star banner
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this star banner with no sewing required! Make it from red, white, and blue for a perfect 4th of July decoration for your home!
Click below for her tutorial: