Skip the plastic wrap and aluminum foil! Use a reusable fabric bowl cover instead. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can sew one in just 15 minutes and in 5 easy steps. You can make them … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Reversible School Yard Sun Hat
Keep the harsh summer sun off of their tender young faces with this reversible fabric sun hat. It’s called the Schoolyard Sun Hat, and it’s a free sewing pattern from Red Brolly. The fabric hat can be easily tucked into … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy swing dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Easy Swing Dress. It’s actually made using her free Raglan Easy Tee pattern, with just a few modifications to make it a dress. Her free pattern comes in a … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls tank top
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a girls basic tank top. It has classic lines and a slim fit that makes it a summertime wardrobe staple. Her free pattern comes in girls’ sizes 18 months – … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing neoprene
Neoprene used to be just for wet suits, but more and more people are using it to make fasion clothing. Have you tried it yet? Check out this video by Tova from Professor Pincushion. She shows how to cut, sew, … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button bolster pillow
A giant fabric covered button makes the perfect embellishment for this gathered bolster pillow! Jennifer Mathis from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at the Dritz blog, Make Something, showing how you can make one. This would be so pretty in … Read More...
Tutorial: Spectrum Clutch
Use your fabric scraps to create this beautiful spectrum clutch! Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The zippered pouch would make a wonderful gift, or keep it for yourself! I’m sure you could … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro camper inspired toiletry bag
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for sewing a toiletry bag with a shape inspired by an Airstream or other vintage camper. The camper inspired shape is perfect as a travel toiletry bag! The streamlined design is cute, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Mitered corner fabric napkins
Our family made the switch from paper to fabric napkins about 5 years ago, and there’s been no going back. Now we use them every day! Gathered Threads shows how you can sew your own fabric napkins, with pretty mitered … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew soft fabric donuts
These fabric sprinkle donuts would make cute additions to a play kitchen or just a fun afternoon craft for the kids to make. Craft Create Cook shows how you can make these soft fabric donuts, with no sewing required! The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this floor cushion in just 1 hour
Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog shows how you can sew this floor cushion – in just 1 hour! It makes the perfect spot to curl up with a good book, don’t you think? And I’m loving the mix of prints!! You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew tic-tac-toe travel game bag
This tic-tac-toe game on a drawstring bag is a fun little take-along travel game, and it has a vintage charm of a handmade game. It’s actually a no-sew project that you can put together in a snap! Alea from Premeditated … Read More...
Tutorial: Off the shoulder top from a thrift store blouse
Look what Jess from The Sewing Rabbit made from a thrift store blouse! She cut the top off and added shirring to make it an off the shoulder blouse. She shares a video on her blog showing how she did … Read More...
Free pattern: Springtime Patchwork Purse
Here’s a fun purse project for you to make this weekend! It’s the Springtime Patchwork Purse. Charise from Charise Creates shares it as a free pattern over at Sew Mama Sew. The purse measures 10 3/4 x 17″. There’s a … Read More...
Free pattern: Starfish cuddle pillow
Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shares a free pattern for making this snuggly starfish pillow. Now, snuggly isn’t normally how I would describe a starfish, but this starfish pillow is made from Cuddle fabric so it’s all kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls petticoat
Little girl’s dresses are so much prettier with a big poofy skirt. And the secret to a big poofy skirt is a petticoat underneath. They’re not so easy to find to buy in a store, but Totally Stitchin’ blogger Stephanie … Read More...
10 scrapbusting patriotic sewing projects
I’m never at a loss for fabric scraps. The more I sew, the more scraps I have! Bite Sized Biggie has a great round-up of 4th of July sewing projects that make use of fabric scraps. Use your red, white, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic band sunglasses case
I’m sharing a tutorial for this sunglasses case over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s super easy to make, using just one pattern piece and one seam. It’s made from a piece of Ultrasuede (or leather or felt) so … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls summer romper
This girls romper is classic summertime! You can make one using a a free pattern from Purl Soho. The free pattern fits girls size 2 – 11. The adjustable tie straps and the elastic waist give it a flexible fit.… Read More...
Tutorial: IKEA doll bed sheet set
This sheet set makes a basic IKEA doll bed anything but basic! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make your own. The sheet includes a bottom sheet, a comforter, and a pillow. Adorable!!
Click below for her … Read More...