Do you plan out your sewing projects? Or take a more spontaneous (some might say haphazard) approach? I’m definitely more of the latter, though I do like to keep track of ideas as they occur to me so I can … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY pleated maxi skirt
A pleated maxi skirt from a bold fabric makes a dramatic statement. Sophisticated but with an element of fun. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make one for yourself. You can dress it up … Read More...
Tutorial: Tic Tac Toe Tote
The tic tac toe game makes a bold graphic design on a front of a tote, but it’s also a functioning game with pieces that snap on and off. Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make one. … Read More...
Tutorial: Blind hem stitch on your sewing machine
When you need to hem trousers or a skirt and you don’t want the stitches to show, use a blind hem stitch. Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a blind hem on your sewing machine. It’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew bandana heart pillow
Turn a couple of inexpensive bandanas into a cute heart pillow, with no sewing required! A Crafty Mix shows how you can make it. The bandanas are already finished on the ends, but if you’re okay with a little fraying … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy butterfly softies
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for these fabric butterfly softies. They’re easy to sew and you can make each one different with the fabric you use on the wings. I think they’d be so beautiful for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique heart coasters
These fabric heart coasters are perfect for Valentine’s Day and year-round. Because every day is a little sweeter with some hearts in it! Allie from Miss Lovie guest posts at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux shearling lapped seams
If you’re sewing a jacket or hat from shearling (or faux shearling), a lapped seam will give you that signature wooly trim. The wooly part is actually just the seam allowance turned to expose the back side of the shearling. … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty magnetic Scrap Fabric pincushions
These itty bottle cap pincushions have magnets on the back so you can stick them to your sewing machine. How smart is that! Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can make them. The base is a recycled bottle … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric baby blocks
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a set of fabric baby blocks. The blocks are soft and squishy with no hard edges. You’ll need just 6 square of fabric (hers were 5.5″) plus some stuffing to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zip front to any bodice pattern
Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can adapt any bodice pattern to make it a zip front. The exposed zipper adds edge and an element of fun to a bodice. And for Rin it had another, more practical … Read More...
Free pattern: Super absorbent stay-put burp cloths
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a free pattern for The Best, Most Absorbent Burp Cloth Ever. She had three kids with Reflux, so I think she might know what she’s talking about. These kidney bean shaped burp cloths … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute fabric headband
So Sew Easy shows how to make a fabric headband like this one in just 15 minutes. The top has a knotted twist in the middle, and the bottom is an elastic casing for a snug fit. She made hers … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuffed jeans DIY
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can add a wide fabric cuff to a pair of jeans. It’s an easy way to update last year’s cropped skinnies. You could also start with a pair of full … Read More...
Free pattern: Cute puppy throw pillow
This puppy face throw pillow is so stinkin’ cute, with his floppy puppy ears and happy puppy tongue! Maya from Sew Toy made him as a celebration of the new dog they have at their house. She shares a free … Read More...
Free pattern: Adorable bear baby bib
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for this adorable baby bear bib. The little bear is so cute peeking his head up from the bottom of the bib! Her pattern includes the bib and the bear … Read More...
Tutorial: 6 ways to mark your fabric before cutting
Usually cutting your fabric means just cutting around the outside of a pattern, but sometimes you’ll need to make markings on the fabric as well. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a tutorial at eHow showing 6 ways you can … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 5 minute winter scarf for boys or girls
We usually think of scarves for women and girls, but boys needs to keep their necks warm, too. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a super simple winter scarf that works well for both … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized pom pom floor pillows
These oversized pom pom pillows are a gorgeous home accessory, and provide a soft space to sit on the floor. Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make them. If my math is correct, the cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman hand warmers
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make the cutest snowman hand warmers. Just heat the rice-filled hand warmers in the microwave and drop them in your coat pockets before heading out in the cold, and your hands will … Read More...