Help soothe away a bump or bruise with these felt owie owls!  You can keep them in the freezer so you’ve always got a cold pack to put on an owie.  Handmade Heather shows how you can make them from … Read More...

When you’re sewing costumes, sometimes you have to get a little creative.  There’s not always a ready-made pattern for exactly the costume you want to make.  Cheryl at Sew Can Do created this adorable raccoon costume, but used a basic … Read More...

When binding a quilt or blanket, bias binding is your friend.  Because it’s cut on a 45 degree angle, the binding easily stretches around curves for a nice smooth finish. You can buy bias binding, but I think it’s more … Read More...

Once you have a basic t-shirt pattern that you love, it’s easy to make small adjustments to create a variety of different looks from that pattern.  Emily at Life Sew Savory shows a loose fit gathered sleeve hack for long … Read More...

Got book lovers in your life and want to make them an easy to sew gift? Learn to make this DIY reading pillow using a free book pillow pattern from Elizabeth Made This. This simple pocket pillow has space … Read More...

This child’s ladybug costume is so cute!  Sewing for a Living has a tutorial you can use to make this adorable costume.  The costume is made from three parts – a ladybug hat, a dress, and a set of wings. … Read More...

This Frankenstein hat makes an easy Halloween costume! The fleece hat has the hair and the bolts that Frankenstein is known for, so all you need to round out the costume is some loose fitting clothes from your closet.  Go … Read More...

Sew this easy flex frame glasses case to keep your favorite sunglasses scratch free in your purse!  So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how you can sew one.  The flex frame allows for easy open and close – just … Read More...

Tired of burning your hands on your hot coffee or hot tea? Then this Simple Sew Mug Warmer is the perfect sewing project for you! It helps keep that warm goodness hot while keeping your fingers and hands from getting … Read More...

It’s no fun when a pair of jeans fits you in every way, except the waistband is too big.  Luckily, that’s something can be fixed.  The Creative Sewist has a step-by-step tutorial showing how to take in a jeans waistband.  … Read More...

If you know how to sew a cape, you can make a great Halloween costume.  Just think about how many costumes use a cape – a vampire, a wizard, a princess, Red Riding Hood, just to name a few.  Capes … Read More...

A pillowcase is quicker to make than you think!  You can sew one in just 10 minutes.  It’s an easy sewing project, well suited for beginners, and is a fun way to freshen up your bedding set.  Go to Scattered … Read More...

A great witch hat is easy to sew!  You can make an easy witch hat from felt, and it’ll take just 2 seams and about 20 minutes.  Bombshell Bling has a free sewing pattern you can use, and it comes … Read More...

A sweatshirt is your best friend when making Halloween costumes for kids!  Heather from Heather Handmade started with a sweatshirt and some felt to create this DIY Bluey costume for her child.  It’s a fun Halloween costume that wasn’t too … Read More...

Use your scrap fabric to make beautiful quilted pot holders!  If you’ve wanted to try your hand at quilting, these pot holders are a great way to try it out on a small scale.  Salvage Sister & Mister has a … Read More...

Do you love a good cup of tea? This DIY tea wallet makes it easy to bring your favorite teas with you.  It’s easy to sew using this tutorial from Sew Simple Home.  This would make a great gift … Read More...

Heather Handmade created this beautiful Princess Jasmine costume for her daughter from a couple of upcycled dresses.  She shows how she did it in a tutorial on her blog, including links to the patterns she used.  If you can’t … Read More...

This backpack doll carrier would make an awesome gift for any child who loves their dolls!  The child-sized backpack has a special pocket on the front to hold a doll so your kid can carry them around hands free.  And … Read More...

Add a split hem to the next shirt you sew with this sewing hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can create a split hem detail to add to a sweatshirt or t-shirt. Head over to Life Sew … Read More...

Sew a large fabric bucket that’s perfect for Halloween decorating – or even to hold candy for trick or treaters!  There’s a free sewing pattern you can use at Heather Handmade. I think it would be pretty holding a … Read More...