You can get the look of a tote made from a hexagon quilt fabric – without sewing a stitch! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how. You’ll start with a plain … Read More...
Listen to Vickie Howell’s podcast with Spoonflower’s Stephen Fraser
Spoonflower opened up a world of design possibilities for sewists, quilters, and crafters. With their custom printed fabric, we can have exactly the fabric our project requires (or really really wants). Stephen Fraser, co-founder of Spoonflower, is the guest for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable flip top fabric snack bags
A packed lunch or snack doesn’t have to generate lots of waste. You can reduce the number of plastic baggies and packages that go into the trash bin by using reusable snack bags. Ellen from Cutting Tiny Bites shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scrappy dish towel
Are you tired of hoarding your fabric scraps and never finding a use for them? Well, it’s time to dust off your scrap bin and get ready to create something beautiful and useful!
Katie from Bite Sized Biggie has shared … Read More...
Tutorial: Yard banner from a drop cloth
Rachel from Holy Craft shows how you can make your own yard banner from drop cloth fabric. If you have a Silhouette or other electronic cutter, adding a cute saying is easy as pie. You won’t need very much of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sunglasses case
You’ve got your cute new sunnies, now where to store them? Don’t just tuck them in your purse or they’ll get all scratched up! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how you can sew up an easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby hat from knit fabric
Shelly from Coral and Co. shares a free pattern for making a baby hat from knit fabric. They’re so cute and so easy to make. It fits snug around the head and has a cuff that can be worn down … Read More...
3 tips for sewing with vintage patterns
You can’t beat a vintage sewing pattern for beautiful details! BurdaStyle gives 3 tips for sewing with vintage patterns. These three easy tips will help make it easier to handle the pattern and to end up with a project you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless wrap dress
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how you can make a strapless wrap dress. It’s made with a gathered skirt and a wide fabric band for the bodice. Wrap the band tightly and tuck it in or secure … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim throw pillow cover
Varying shades of denim make a beautiful striped design on these pillow covers. Leanne from Devoted Quilter shares a tutorial for making them. Add a heart or other applique from a bright cotton. The back is a simple envelope closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Wipeable portable changing mat
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make wipeable portable changing mat. It’s made from a wipe-clean oilcloth (you could also use laminated cotton
), with layers of batting and cotton underneath for padding. It folds up and snaps … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick placemat clutch purse
Find a cute placemat and you’re halfway to making yourself a new purse! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a quick little clutch out of a placemat. It takes … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringed crop top
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this fringed crop top using her free bodice pattern. You can make it as cropped (or not) as you like. It’s an easy adaptation to give a cute new look … Read More...
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pillowcase with French seams, using a roll or burrito method. The pillowcases have a contrast cuff and no raw edges on the inside. The roll or burrito method makes it … Read More...
Free pattern: Pinwheel shorts
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Pinwheel shorts. The tulip style shorts are so pretty, especially when trimmed out with a mini pom pom trim. Her free pattern fits up to a hip size 40″. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone wristlet clutch
This wristlet clutch is so cute! And just the right size to carry your phone and ID and credit cards! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. The clutch opens … Read More...
Free pattern: Detachable interchangeable play cape
Give a child a cape, and there’s no end to the superhero fun they can have! But why make them choose just one alter ego? This detachable interchangeable play cape gives them options! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House … Read More...
Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics
A lettuce edge hem creates a wavy or ruffled edge on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty look and is an easy way to finish off the edges of knits. Linda Griepentrog shares a tutorial at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your thrifted jeans into cropped skinnies
I have a hard time buying jeans new when I know I can get them at my local thrift shop for $5 a pair. Of course, the jeans at the thrift store aren’t always in the style that I like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Galaxy infinity scarf
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family shares a tutorial showing how to make a galaxy infinity scarf. My space geek self is loving this!! It’s a deep space universe you can wear around your neck. Her tutorial includes how … Read More...