Susan from Bite Sized Biggie and Crafterhours shows how you can make the world’s easiest infinity scarf. It takes less than 20 minutes and just one seam, y’all. That’s quick enough to make one for everyone on your Christmas list.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered sketch book or journal
Katie from Punk Projects – and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip – shows how you can create a fabric covered sketch book or journal. An elastic strip across the front makes little pockets to hold pens and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute Christmas felt gift card holders
We’re now just a week from Christmas, and Christmas shopping panic is getting real for many of us. If your last minute Christmas shopping includes gift cards, you can make the presentation of them super cute with these felt gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tissue box cover
Susan from Super Mom – No Cape! shows how you can make a reversible tissue box cover. She shows how to make the pattern, which is just one piece and can be adapted to fit any size tissue box. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone charging mat with a cord loop
Staci from Crafty Staci has a solution for a phone charging cord that slips off the table when it’s not plugged into the phone. She’s made a charging mat with a cord loop at one end. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa Claus Christmas blanket
This Santa Claus throw blanket is sooo cute! And Vanessa from Tried & True shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make it. The blanket is made from soft Minky fur, with white faux fur trim and … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ handkerchief neck scarf
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this handkerchief style scarf for her young son to keep his neck warm this winter. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The size she makes will fit toddlers and school age … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy phone charger holder
This cell phone pocket hangs from a charger to hold your phone while it’s getting charged up. It’s also an easy DIY project. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffle hem knit skirt for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for a making girl’s simple ruffle hem skirt. This style of knit skirt is perfect for school days or play days. It’s cute with a t-shirt and is easily … Read More...
Video tutorial: Neoprene tablet sleeve
I’m going to have to get my hands on some neoprene! Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a simple tablet sleeve out of neoprene. The thick padded fabric will help protect your tablet from bumps and scratches, and neoprene … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms
Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how you can make a festive Christmas garland from felt and pom poms. You can make them in any color scheme you like, but from green felt it looks like a holly garland to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover with a hidden zipper pocket
This fabric cover turns a plain notebook into a special journal ready for you to pen your thoughts – or perhaps just your to-do list for the day. Hancock Fabrics shows how you can make one at their blog, The … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Girls swimsuit bottoms
Liz from Sew4bub shares a free pattern for making girls swimsuit bottoms. They’re great swimswuit basics that can be worn with rash guards and other swim tops. If you’ve not sewn swimsuits before, don’t fear. They’re easier than you think. … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative stitch hot pads
For as many decorative stitches that you find on a typical Janome sewing machine, they rarely get used. But here’s a project that puts those stitches front and center. Sew4Home shows how to make hot pads accented with decorative stitches. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick way to make fabric ribbon with a serger
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can use a serger to quickly turn your fabric scraps into fabric ribbon. A quarter yard of fabric will make 11 yards of ribbon, and you can do it in less than 10 minutes! … Read More...
Free pattern: Sturdy wine tote
Taylor from Taylor Tailor shares a free patter at The Sewing Party for making this heavy-duty wine tote. It has room for two bottles of wine, plus a pocket where you can put a corkscrew. It’s made from a sturdy … Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s cat ear beret
A child’s beret is made that much cuter with the addition of some cat ears. Melissa from Rebel & Malice guest blogs at Lulu & Celeste with a free pattern for making one. Fleece is a good fabric to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman hot pad
A snowman is the December Hot Pad of the Month at Crafty Staci. He’s got a scarf and a hat (with a bell or pom pom), and of course a carrot nose. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy Minecraft cube plushies
Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how she created this set of Minecraft plushies as a last minute Christmas gift for her son. They’re all based on a simple cube shape plushie, but by changing out the color of felt and adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Bento lunch wrap and napkin
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a bento lunch wrap that doubles as a napkin. Wrap the fabric square around your lunch container to keep everything together, and then when you’re ready to eat you can … Read More...