Rubyellen from Cakies shares a free pattern for making this adorable Christmas elf softie doll. You can sit him on a shelf or let him be a doll for your kids to play with. Use a mix of fun Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric basket organizers
These fabric baskets provide cute organizing for a baby’s room, a child’s art space, or maybe your own desk top. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make them. Choose some fun fabrics and sew up some organizers … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy fleece mittens
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free sewing pattern for making a pair of fleece mittens. They’re easy to sew, with each mitten requiring just one easy seam and some hemming. Her free pattern comes in sizes small, medium, and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow from a placemat
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a decorative pillow like this one, without sewing a stitch. The secret it is to start with a lined placemat. Once you have the right placement, it’s just a couple … Read More...
Tutorial: Interactive Santa applique for a Christmas shirt
This interactive Santa applique would make the cutest Christmas shirt or sweater for a child! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial. The applique is made of two parts – a chimney pocket and a Santa that … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Reader library tote
Mary from Craft Buds shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her Little Reader library tote bag. The squared bottom and sides give room to carry lots of books home from the library. There’s a small pocket where … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat butt Christmas ornament
Cats and their butts. If you’re a cat owner you understand. They’re just so proud of them, and think you want to see them! With 5 cats in my house, I see a lot of cat butts so I thought … Read More...
Free pattern: Pauline Dress, a long sleeved wrap dress
Getting dressed up in winter isn’t easy. Ever notice how hard it is to find a dress with long sleeves? Or sleeves at all? The Pauline Dress by On The Cutting Floor is perfect for getting dressed up nice in … Read More...
17 stocking stuffers for the sewist in your life
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts for a sewist, or you’re a sewist being asked what she wants for Christmas, here’s a list to help get you started. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected a list of sewing stocking stuffers … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew toddler proof fabric covered ornaments
If you have a toddler in your house, chances are you’ve decided not to decorate your Christmas tree with your fancy breakable ornaments. Why take the chance? The breakable ones might be out of rotation for this year, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Curvy zip pouches
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making these curvy zip pouches. Carry it as a clutch purse, or use it as a make-up or toiletries bag. The zippered top opening is curved, while the bottom corners are boxed … Read More...
Tutorial: JOY pom pom pillow
The embroidered letters and pom pom “O” lend a fun texture to this Joy pillow. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make it. The pillow cover is quick to sew, and you can do the handwork while … Read More...
Tutorial: Letter to Santa Christmas pocket pillow
This Christmas pillow pockets has two pockets on the front – one where you can leave a letter to Santa, and another where you can leave some treats for him. It’s a great design for a novelty Christmas print. Cut … Read More...
No time to sew? Read 5 ways you can get your sewing time
The thing about sewing (at least for me) is there is far more inspiration out there than I have time to sew it up. Add in family obligations, especially around the holidays, and you can start feeling like the world … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy doll sleeping bag and pillow
See Kate Sew shows how you can make a sleeping bag for a doll. There are no complicated zippers for young hands to manage. Just slide the doll into the sleeping bag and put her to bed. There’s a coordinating … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel shaving kit
Here’s an idea for a handmade gift for a guy. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can make this travel shaving kit. It has a clear vinyl pocket for a razor and other … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Make your own Family Christmas pajamas
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews created coordinating Christmas jammies for her kids and their cousins, and she shares the pattern she used. They’re made from knit fabric that’s soft and comfortable for sleeping, and also makes these … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop cat Christmas ornaments
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making these kitty cat embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments. I’m a crazy cat lady so of course I love these! How cute would it be to make one that looks like your … Read More...
Tutorial: Dropcloth floor cushion stuffed with fabric scraps
Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this oversized floor cushion out of a drop cloth. It’s big enough for a couple of small kids to lounge on … Read More...
Free pattern: American Girl Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings are fun for everyone in the family – even your child’s dolls. Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern to make itty bitty doll sized Christmas stockings. The scale is just right for an American Girl
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