Don’t throw away your scraps of knit fabric! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can turn them into a cute braided headband. The stretch of the knit fabric helps keep the headband fitting snug on your head, and … Read More...
Which dye is best for lingerie elastic and notions?
If you want to sew a bra and have all your elastic and notions match, you’re going to have to dye them. Unless you want to stick with all white, and where the fun in that? Sewsnbows did some experimenting … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt
This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket. Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one. It’s easy to sew up from two layers of … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter bunny bucket basket
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making an Easter bunny bucket basket. The shape is perfect for an Easter egg hunt, with plenty of space to hold the eggs as they’re found. It would also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls tiered pillowcase dress
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s tiered pillowcase dress. It’s such a sweet style of dress! The tiers give you an opportunity to mix color and pattern. You can use her cutting dimensions to … Read More...
Free Sewing Patter nTutorial: Boxy Duffle tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy duffle tote. The squared shape makes it stand out from other duffles, as do the cool angled pockets on the sides. Finished dimensions are approximately 20″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″ … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s simple summer tank
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a simple summer tank. It’s a great style for layering but it can also be worn on its own, paired with jeans or shorts. The back is slightly longer … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurposed jeans denim baskets
Tammy from Taylor Made Homestead shows how you can repurpose an old pair of jeans into these denim fabric baskets. Use them as unique and reusable gift bags, or use them around the house to organize your small stuff. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple burp cloths with mini pom pom trim
Got a baby shower invite and need cute gift inspiration? These burp cloths would make an awesome gift, and they’re easy to make from pre-folded diapers and strips of accent fabric. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac Easter egg pillow
Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this ric rac Easter egg pillow. The pillow itself is a simple envelope style pillow cover. The Easter egg applique has rows of ric rac zig zagging across it to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Midi pencil skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she makes a midi pencil skirt. It’s made from knit but she doesn’t rely on just the stretch of the fabric for the shaping. The side seams follow the curves of her hips, … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute sock bunny softies
These sock bunnies are a quick but cute Easter craft. Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shows how you can make them. You can give them each their own personality by changing up accent colors or adding bows or other embellishments.… Read More...
Tutorial: Coiled rope handle tote bag
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this tote bag with a coiled rope top and handles. The process for making the top is similar to making a coiled rope basket, but without the … Read More...
Free pattern: Alice in Wonderland embroidery hoop set
Bev from Flamingo Toes makes cute things, and this Wonderland embroidery hoop set is no exception. It’s a set of two applique and embroidered hoops with Alice in Wonderland themed illustrations. The smaller hoop is the rabbit’s watch, and it’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Breezy Tee Tunic
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial for making her Breezy Tee Tunic. The simple tunic is long enough to wear with leggings. And for the inevitable spring cold snap, it also layers nicely with a cardigan. She uses … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric covered bread basket
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making a bread basket cover to keep your rolls warm while you eat dinner. The basket cover is made to fit over an 8″ bread basket, and has insulated flaps … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin ribbon dahlia
Ooooh, this satin ribbon dahlia is so pretty!! There’s a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make one. A simple hand stitch gathers up the ribbon to make the petals on the flower. Make one for a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY toddler dress form mannequin
File this under something I never thought you could make yourself. But you can! Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make your own toddler mannequin. Wow! Her tutorial shows how to create the pattern (from a onesie that … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch in the ditch on a waistband
An from StraightGrain shows her method for stitching in the ditch on a waistband. Unlike the traditional method of just using lots and lots of pins (which tends to create an uneven stitch line), she uses a combination of pins … Read More...
Free pattern: Oven mitts
These oven mitts by Ina from Patty Doo are an easy way to add some color to your kitchen decor. Choose a fabric that matches your style and you can whip up a couple of these in an evening. They’d … Read More...