If you like the look of industrial felt but not the price tag or limited colors available, check out this tutorial by Delia Creates. She shows how you can make a faux industrial felt using materials you can find at … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pocket Advent calendar banner
Advent may be well under way, but you can still create an Advent calendar. Make it this year during Advent and next year it’ll be all ready to go! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a pleated … Read More...
Use Wooly Nylon for stretch seams on a regular sewing machine
There are several methods for sewing stretch seams on a regular sewing machine. Liz from Sew4bub recently heard about using stretch thread or Wooly Nylon to help sew a seam that will stretch. She put it to the test, experimenting … Read More...
Tutorial: Dog treat Christmas stocking toy
Here’s a Christmas present you can make for your pooch. It’s a Christmas stocking dog toy, with pockets where you can hide a few treats. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. There are … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas ornament placemats
I am loving these Christmas ornament placemats! You can use them as individual placemats, or group them together to make a table runner or table mat. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lotion bars in drawstring fabric bags
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a recipe for making your own lotion bars, and also a tutorial for making little fabric bags to keep them in. The bags are lined with fusible vinyl so the oil … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY jean jacket hoodie
Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how you can refashion a plain jean jacket into a jean jacket hoodie. You’ll need a plain jean jacket and a heavy sweatshirt hoodie, both of which are easily found at a thrift store. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to measure to make curtains
The only thing I find difficult with making curtains is getting the measurements. The sewing part is easy, it’s figuring out how big to cut the fabric that stresses me out. Julie from Yulki’s Home Decor has a great tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic cone Christmas trees
Burlap, batting, and twine don’t sound very Christmas-y, but they’re what you need to make this trio of shabby chic cone Christmas trees. Continue the sewing supply and shabby chic theme by embellishing them with buttons and lace and pearls. … Read More...
Tutorial: Notepad folder with credit card pockets
This notepad folder is just the thing to tuck into your purse, so you’ll always have a notepad and pen handy when you need it. There are also pockets to hold credit cards, gift cards, or business cards. The folder … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy knot bow headbands for baby and toddler
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make easy knot bow headbands for baby and toddler. They’re made from knit fabric so they’ll stretch to fit and stay snug on the head. They’re super fast to make – … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa throw pillow
Jill from Snugglebug University shares the tutorial making for this adorable Santa throw pillow. His face, beard, and hat are all made from straight seams, with Sherpa fleece for the beard and the fur trim on the hat. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Sprinkle donut Christmas ornament
Sprinkle donuts are the best treats! Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern for making felt donut Christmas tree ornaments. They are so cute with their seed bead sprinkles! My daughter is just a wee bit donut obsessed so … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Wars costume for an American Girl doll
Know a young Star Wars fan? Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll shares a group of tutorials showing how to make a Star Wars costume for an American Girl (or other 18″) doll. Included are a Jedi tunic, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scalloped tree skirt
You don’t need to know how to sew to make a pretty Christmas tree skirt. Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger showing how you can make this scalloped Christmas tree skirt with no sewing … Read More...
Free pattern: Graffiti Dress
Deby from So Sew Easy has another free dress pattern for us! This time it’s her Graffiti Dress, which is a sleeveless scoopneck knit dress with a circle skirt. You can make the circle skirt any length you like – … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit fingerless gloves or arm warmers
Fingerless gloves or arm warmers? Whatever you call them, they help keep the cold winter air from your hands and wrists. Nhi from Detective Houndstooth shares a tutorial showing how to make them.
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Tutorial: Christmas ornament gift bags
These gift bags make an ornament exchange or gifting tradition something truly special. Lynn from Nourish and Nestle shares a tutorial for making them. Their Christmas tradition is that each family member receives a special ornament
on Christmas morning. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini felt banner Christmas ornaments
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these cute little felt banner Christmas ornaments. They look just like a banner you might hang on your wall or front door with a … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids knit pajamas
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making a pair of knit pajamas for kids. The pajama set has a long sleeved t-shirt and matching pants. The pants are fitted, with cuffed ankles that won’t ride up. Her … Read More...