This school supply tote is packed with pockets for pens and paper and other supplies. You can make one with a free pattern and tutorial from Nap Time Creations. There are individual pen or pencil pockets, a wide pocket for … Read More...
Practical tips for decluttering a messy sewing space
Some people say that a messy space is the sign of a creative mind, and I can’t really argue with that. But having too much stuff and too much clutter can actually inhibit your creativity. At least it does for … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a zipper tab
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to cover the ends of the zipper with a fabric tab, useful for when you’re making a zip pouch that has the end of the zipper sticking out past the end of the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote
An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive fabric hearts in bed spring stands
Michelle from A Crafty Mix shows how you can make these primitive bed spring hearts. Use your scraps of fabric and lace and buttons to make each one unique. Display one individually, or group a bunch of them together. And … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hide thread ends when sewing by hand
Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple quilted oven mitt
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a simple quilted oven mitt. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much fabric, so if you’re making an apron (need some inspiration? Click here.) why not include a coordinating oven … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple layered hairbows
These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses … Read More...
Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag
There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle pillow sham
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make this beautiful ruffle pillow sham. I’m loving it in all white! She keeps the edges of the ruffle raw, which lends a lovely shabby chic effect and also means you can avoid … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls’ criss cross jumper
One of my favorite dress styles to make for little girls is a criss cross jumper. The criss cross at the back gives great flexibility in fit, which is important when you figure how fast kids grow. Emily from Nap … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bucket with a drawstring top
I am loving these fabric buckets! The piecing on the sides is so cute, and the drawstring top keeps all your stuff inside. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 11″ tall (bucket base only) x 8 … Read More...
Tutorial: Organize a diaper bag with these DIY zip pouches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make a set of zippered pouches to organize the inside of a diaper bag. Actually this works with any large bag you might carry throughout … Read More...
Tutorial: Use piping as an edge finish and facing
Julie Eilber from Jet Set Sewing shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can use piping as a facing. The piping adds definition to the edge, while the fabric tape that is wrapped to the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a too tight turtleneck
Turtlenecks certainly do a good job of keeping your neck warm (and the cold out), but if they fit snug they kinda make me feel like I’m being choked. Breath or warmth, it’s a hard choice for a cold natured … Read More...
Tutorial: Szoke inspired fringe bag
The colorful fringe on this bucket bag is inspired by the art of Gabor Miklos Szoke. Andreia from In a Manner of Sewing guest blogs at Petit a Petit + Family showing how you can make one. The thick fringe … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed edge infinity scarf
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial for her 10 Minute Frayed Edge Scarf. It’s an infinity scarf made from a soft flannel. And though the edges of the scarf are left soft and raw, the … Read More...
Free pattern: Rice filled heat pack for your neck and back
Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack. I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s a long rice pack so it will … Read More...
Tutorial: Double zipper pillow
Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is … Read More...
Free pattern: Heart backpack
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did … Read More...