Rachel from Adventures in Making shows how you can make a garden play set from felt. This looks like so much fun for young kids to play with! They can “plant” the produce in the felt rows, pick it all, … Read More...
Free pattern: Necktie Top
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her beautiful Necktie Top. The design is inspired by 1940s fashion. It has cut on sleeves and V-neck with a bow tied at the bottom. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled oilcloth pillow covers
Sew4Home shows how you can sew up some pretty oilcloth pillow covers for your front porch or patio. Each one is made from three fabrics and is reversible to get two fun looks from one pillow cover. Because oilcloth is … Read More...
Tutorial: Pixie Cup scrappy fabric basket
These Pixie Cups by Heidi from Fabric Mutt are the cutest!! They’re also an awesome scrapbusting project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use them on your desk for pencils and pens, or in your bathroom … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved top tote bag
The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wall pocket organizer
Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade shows how you can make a wall pocket organizer. Hang it in your home office or by your door to help get a handle on all those papers that are part and parcel with running a … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie pincushion
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making this sweet hexie pincushion, because you can always use another cute place to park your pins. She uses a small metal tin for the base. You can usually … Read More...
Tutorial: Sling back flip flops
Flip flop season is almost here! Are you ready? Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can transform a cheap pair of flip flops into fab sling back flip flops. They’re super easy to make from a pair of cheap … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy upholstery fabric bracelet
Anny from Bonjour Handmade shows how you can use upholstery fabric scraps (or any fabric scraps, really) to make cute bracelets. They’re quick to make up and have a simple button and loop closure, so no special jewelry making tools … Read More...
Tutorial: Neoprene flared skirt
Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can make a flared skirt out of neoprene. The neoprene gives modern kick to a more traditional style skirt. And because the neoprene has a lot of body, your skirt will have … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a crinoline petticoat
If you want your full skirt to have maximum shape and drama, you’ll need to layer a petticoat underneath. The gathered layers of the petticoat support the skirt so it has a nice full shape. It’s not exactly easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom swim cover-up
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pretty swim cover-up. It’s made from a lightweight gauze fabric and trimmed out with mini pom poms. It slips on easily thanks to the large neck line.… Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon tote bag
Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this woven ribbon tote. The bag is made from quilting weight cotton, embellished on the outside with stripes of woven ribbon. The size makes it a great bag to … Read More...
Tutorial: Washcloths with scrappy patchwork binding
These washcloths with scrappy patchwork binding are a fun and useful way to use up your smaller fabric scraps. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s a good project to make in multiples, so make some … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum hem pencil skirt
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a pencil skirt with a dramatic peplum hem. It’s fitted through the waist, hip, and thighs but then flares out beautifully at the bottom with a peplum. You’ll need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer
You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew open back summer tee
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a basic t-shirt to be an open back t-shirt. There’s no sewing required, just a few cuts with a pair of fabric scissors. The open- back t-shirt is split up the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder and oven mitt
Brigitte from By Number 19 shares a tutorial for making a pot holder and oven mitt. They make great housewarming or wedding gifts. Or make a set for yourself for a quick update to your own kitchen. (The link to … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch purse with a bunting applique
Cheri from Living DIY Style shows how you can make a clutch purse with a whimsical bunting applique. It’s made from two fabrics, plus scraps to make the garland or bunting applique. The color blocked purse has a button closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pillow cover like a pro
Pillow covers are a quick and satisfying sewing project. And if you take a little extra care when sewing them, they’ll look like a million bucks. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co shares her tips for sewing a professional looking … Read More...