Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric twine planter
I fell in love with the scrap fabric twine that Cintia from My Poppet shared a while back. Now she’s showing how you can use that gorgeous colorful twine to make a planter. I’m in love all over again! You … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Boho Kimono
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make a simple Boho kimono. Wear it all summer long layered over a tank or tee. It’s a great project for beginners, with … Read More...
14 adjustments to get your jeans or pants pattern fitting right
Rarely does a fitted pants pattern fit perfectly straight from the envelope. There are just so many variables in fitting around the hip, waist, and thigh. All these variables also make it hard to figure out exactly what needs to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add character to a plain bag with vintage fabric
This bag started its life as a plain cross body bag. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life covered the flap with vintage fabric to give it character, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s not … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and fabric bowl
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a decorative bowl from burlap and fabric. The burlap outside gives it rustic charm, while the fabric lining gives it a pop of fun color and pattern. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt
Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt! It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three). Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh drawstring soccer bag
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a mesh drawstring soccer bag. It’ll carry your ball, cleats, and other soccer gear to and from soccer practice. The mesh allows any dirt to shake out, … Read More...
Free pattern: Maz Kanata Star Wars doll
Mollie from Wild Olive is celebrating May the 4th with a free pattern for making a Maz Kanata plush doll. I’m in love! She’s a rather small doll, almost small enough to fit in the palm in your hand. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve, plus a free cut file
Wrap this stenciled burlap and fabric sleeve around a pillow for an instant summer update. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial and free cut file for making one. This would be so cute for pillows on a front porch … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bike pannier from any tote bag
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how you can turn any tote bag into a bike pannier so it’s easy to carry things along with you on your bike ride. Her tutorial shows how to add Velcro straps to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ flutter sleeve
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girls’ flutter sleeve. You can use it with her free t-shirt pattern (link in post) to create pretty spring and summer tees for your girl. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s busy book with 12 interactive pages
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood has just finished a sew-along for a child’s busy book. The fabric book has 12 pages filled with activities to keep young hands and minds engaged. Pages include a purse with a photo album inside, … Read More...
5 ways to make your sewing space more functional
I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my sewing space more functional. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares 5 simple ideas to organize your supplies and create a more efficient workspace. The more efficient my space, the more … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote from a denim shirt or jeans
Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished ribbon bows
Tringa from DIY Clothes shares a tutorial at U Create showing how you can make pretty embellished ribbon bows. The bows themselves are simple to make from ribbon with just a few hand stitches. You can make them even prettier … Read More...
Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag
This Car Diddy Bag is packed with pockets to keep pens and papers and other small items from cluttering up the inside of your car. And when everything has a place, you’ll know right where to find it when you … Read More...
Free pattern: Fiji sunsuit for babies and little girls
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for her Fiji Sunsuit for babies and little girls. This is such a pretty little romper! It has a halter top with a sweetheart neckline, and gathered bloomer shorts. Her free pattern … Read More...
Free pattern: Eve pleated blouse
The Eve pleated blouse is a beautiful top for everyday wear or for dressing up. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares the pattern for free! Wear it with jeans or shorts or a skirt or suit. Her free pattern fits … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll up travel toiletry organizer
Mike at The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can make a roll up travel organizer for your toiletries. The organizer makes it easy to pack your toiletries for a trip. You can make the pockets any size you wish to … Read More...