Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for this darling bunny doll. She has both a written tutorial and a video showing how to make one. You can make one from 1/4 yard fabric for … Read More...
The reason there are two spool holders on your sewing machine
Have you noticed that many sewing machines have two types of thread spool holders on them – one vertical and one horizontal? There’s a reason for that. Mayra from So Sew Easy tells us what it is. She also tells … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls’ knot swing dress
This knotted swing dress is a cute little dress you can complete in an evening. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making it. It’s a short sleeved A-line dress with a knotted cut out back and … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Felt carrot pencil holders
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make these adorable felt carrot pencil holders. They’d make cute treat bags to take home from an Easter egg hunt. They could also be used as utensil holders for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized appliqued pillowcases
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make personalized appliqued pillowcases. They’re easy to sew and make GREAT birthday gifts for kids! As if putting their name on a pillowcase isn’t … Read More...
Purging your fabric stash? 12 places you can take your unwanted fabric
If you sew, you collect fabric. Lots of fabric. Eventually it’ll pile up enough that you’ll need to do some purging to get your stash back down to a manageable level. But what to do with the fabric you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl project pouch
Sewing and craft projects are rarely completing in one sitting. Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you can make clear vinyl project bags to help bring order to your works-in-progress or to bring your projects along with you. You could … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage camper hot pad
The hot pad for the month at Crafty Staci is a cute one. A vintage camper! It has me dreaming of weekend getaways and camping trips. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a vintage camper hot pad. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny garland with pom pom tails
All these bunnies, all in a row! Kellie from Plush Addict shows how you can make this sweet Easter bunny garland. I’m loving the little pom pom tails! You can make 10 bunnies from just 1 fat quarter. Or, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress
The pillowcase dress has long been a popular style for little girls. They’re easy to make and they can grow with your child so you can get plenty of years from the one dress. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can add a laptop pocket to any tote bag pattern. It’s an easy addition that gives you far more options when choosing the right pattern to make a laptop bag. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Dry erase memo board with vintage fabric
Sometimes the best project for a piece of fabric doesn’t involve sewing anything at all. I had a vintage pillowcase with a sweet print but it was so thin and the design was so spread apart that it was going … Read More...
Tutorial: Handkerchief hem dress
Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can adapt a basic fitted knit bodice pattern to create a loose fit handkerchief hem dress. She shows the adaptation to make to a specific sewing pattern (McCalls 6886) but this will … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric carrot door wreath
How about a bunch of oversized fabric carrots for an Easter door decoration? I say CUTE! The Ballard Bunch has a tutorial showing how to make them. I think I might sew up some for my own front door.
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Tutorial: Fabric organizer baskets with optional handles
Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make these handy fabric organizer baskets. You can make one from two fat quarters (plus interfacing and notions). The rectangular baskets hold their shape … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tiered ruffle skirt for baby
Emily from Nap-Time Creations guest blogs at Homegrown & Healthy with a tutorial showing how you can make this tiered baby skirt. Choose three coordinating cotton prints to make a cute little skirt. She gives measurements to make them in … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern:Peek-a-boo t-shirt
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for the Peek-a-boo shirt. It’s a loose fitting t-shirt that looks dressier than your standard t-shirt. The neck ties at the front, right above a neat cut out detail. It has … Read More...
Free pattern: Honey Bunny rabbit doll
This Honey Bunny rabbit doll is a free pattern from Honeybee Cloths. Make one from fleece or Snuggle fabric for a soft huggable doll. Or make one from linen or cotton for a more vintage inspired look. This would make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ruffled fabric Easter eggs
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these adorable ruffled fabric Easter eggs with no sewing required. They’re actually super easy to make, and you can use your scraps!
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Tutorial: Curved top pencil pouch
I am loving the shaping of this little pouch! The curved top and boxed bottom gives it the perfect shape for a pencil pouch. Anita from Bloomin’ Workshop shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.
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