I am surely not the only person who has a hard time making sense of sewing machine needle sizes. 70/10? 80/12? Those numbers are confusing! Sew4Home has help for us, though. They have a post about choosing the right needle … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy tea towel pillow covers
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how easy it is to sew a new throw pillow cover. Her secret is to start with a couple of tea towels. There are so many cute tea towels to be found … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric baking dish cover
Don’t let the flies get in your picnic or potluck food! Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can sew a reusable fabric baking dish cover. Elastic around the edge holds … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered mason jar pincushion sewing kit
Omigosh, how sweet is this mason jar pincushion sewing kit? The top is a pincushion, and the jar makes a great place to hold thread and small sewing notions. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY designer inspired denim wrap skirt
No money for designer clothes? Sew your own! Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can create this gorgeous denim wrap, inspired by a similar skirt by Marc Jacobs. It’s a classic style, sophisticated yet casual, that you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sheet wrapped wreath tutorial
The happy pastel prints in vintage sheets make them perfect to use for a summery wreath. Jeni Baker from In Color Order has a tutorial showing how you can make one, with no sewing required. This would be sooo fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch
This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s apron using a basic bodice pattern
Kitchen time is more fun when you’ve got a cute apron to wear! Kirstin at Kojodesigns shows how you can make the cutest apron using a dress bodice as your pattern. She shows it for a girl, but this would … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute infinity scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made this infinity scarf in less than 5 minutes! Then, she wrote up a tutorial so you could do it too. Make one – or a few – to give a punch … Read More...
Tutorial: All the Essentials tote bag
Kristi from Schnitzel & Boo shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her All the Essentials tote bag. It has pockets inside and out to organize all the things you carry around with you. It would make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for setting perfect snaps
Don’t fear setting snaps! Colette Patterns shares some tips for setting perfect snaps in a post on their blog, The Coletterie. The article starts by explaining the parts of the snap and then gives tips for setting them. Read their … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric basic diaper caddy
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for sewing a fabric basket that would make an excellent diaper caddy. Put it by a changing table to keep diapers always at the ready. It doesn’t have to be used only … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday superhero upcycled dad’s shirt pillow
Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial Therm O Web
Show dad that he is your everyday superhero with this upcycled shirt pillow! Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one. If you don’t have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Table setting placemat
The appliques on this placemat look just like a simple geometric design, but they’re actually there to help kids learn how to set a table. Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial for making one. A hexagon in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Button heart keepsake
This button heart keepsake is a great way to use up those odd buttons in your button stash! Cami shares a tutorial on her blog, Tidbits. It has a necklace chain attached so you can hang it from a hook … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry clutch organizer
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for sewing this travel jewelry clutch. Inside are all storage spots for all the types of jewelry you might bring with you on a trip. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas laundry hamper with removable liner
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas laundry hamper with removable liner. The liner is a simple drawstring bag made from a quilting weight cotton. The outside is made from a sturdy canvas, with dowels set into the sides … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Dog duvet bed
I never thought I’d say these words but, wow what a pretty doggy bed! It’s made from a bright fleece print and fabric from a vintage tablecloth. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it for her dog, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy folded fabric flower
This gorgeous fabric flower is made from a bunch of folded felt circles. The Ribbon Retreat shows how to make them in a video tutorial on their blog. You can certainly cut all those circles by hand, but you can … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a button fly
Probably the most intimidating part of sewing your own jeans is dealing with the fly, especially if you’re making a button fly. Heather from Closet Case Files shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. I think … Read More...