Barbecue and picnic season is officially here! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial for making these insulated drink cozies perfect for a cold beer or soda bottle. They’re super easy to make, using just simple straight seams and … Read More...
Free pattern: Instagram-inspired bag
Cheri from Living DIY Style shares a free pattern and video tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making this Instagram-inspired cross body bag. It’s a simple zippered bag at heart but with Instagram camera styling and straps to make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread spool flowers to pretty up your sewing space
How pretty would these thread spool flowers be sitting on a shelf in your sewing space? They’d do double duty as decorations and sewing supplies. I’m loving the brights they used! I think they’d also be pretty from vintage spools, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Apron for a child
Torie Jayne shares a free pattern for making a simple apron for a child. Her free pattern fits girls (or boys) sizes 6-8. Aprons don’t have a super specific fit so you could probably make it work for kids a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lovely springtime fabric flower
Here’s a pretty springtime flower you can make out of fabric. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make one. I’m loving the sheer fabric for the petals and the ribbons hanging down! Use it for a brooch or hair … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow front pencil skirt
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how to make a pencil skirt with a neat bow front detail. You’ll need a knit pencil skirt pattern. She shows how to add the bow front to the skirt. It’s easy to do … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew squishy pretzel pillow
Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shows how you can make a squishy pretzel pillow with almost no sewing required. (There are a few easy hand stitches you’ll need to make at the end.) It’s made from a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper makeup bag
Simple zippered pouches are such a satisfying sewing project! They’re quick to sew and useful in so many ways. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this zipper makeup bag. It has a boxed bottom to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders
These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read More...
Tutorial: Silly and adorable sock robot softies
Jess from Make & Do Crew shows how you can make these silly sock robot toys. They are sooo cute and each has its own silly personality. This is a great beginner sewing project, perhaps something you could make with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a scuba knit raglan sleeve tee
Scuba fabric is all the rage right now. Have you tried sewing with it yet? I haven’t had a chance to but it’s something I want to try. Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can use scuba fabric … Read More...
Free pattern: Blousy Bloomers diaper covers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern for her Blousy Bloomers diaper covers. There are no buttons or snaps, which certainly helps simplify things during a diaper change. Make them extra cute by adding trim to the seams. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily heart tote bag
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make this doily heart tote bag. You can start with a purchased tote like she did, or make one from scratch and then add the doily heart.
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Tutorial: How to make continuous bias tape
Making your own bias tape usually involves sewing lots and lots of strips of fabric together. But there’s another way. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make bias tape by sewing just two seams … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf. You’ll need a large scarf, one that ‘s 6-7 feet long and 20 to 30? wide. The drape and the print … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a pacifier clip
Pacifier, binky, dummy… whatever you call it, eventually it ends up on the floor. That is, unless you’ve got it on a pacifier clip. Then, it only drops as far as the clip reaches. The clips are easy to make, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt hexi pillow cover
This felt hexi pillow is a fun way to add some color to your room! Stacey from Beatnik Kids shows how you can make one. The hexis are made of felt so there’s no need to cut templates or baste … Read More...
Free pattern: Tabletop hot air balloon decoration
Oh my, aren’t these fabric hot air balloons the cutest!! They’d be adorable decorations for parties and baby showers, wouldn’t they? Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making them. At first I thought they were stuffed, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible Cross Body Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making a Convertible Cross Body Tote. I need this bag in my life!! The strap is adjustable so you can carry it on your shoulder or cross body. There’s a zipper … Read More...
Tutorial: Add an elastic back panel to a bodice
An elasic panel on the back of a bodice adds flexibility to the fit. This is so awesome, because who ever stays exactly the same size from week to week? It’s also a good solution for kids who are growing, … Read More...