A blanket offers more than just physical warmth. It also offers comfort, especially to children who are going through a hard time. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make a blanket in just 30 … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble wrap printed scarf
There’s no denying that popping bubble wrap is satisfying. But fabric printing with bubble wrap is even more satisfying. Carolynn from Indigo Stitches shows how you can use bubble wrap to print a polka dot pattern on to fabric and … Read More...
Free pattern: Monster and ghost Halloween hot pads
These monster and ghost hot pads make a cute place to rest a hot dish or a warm cup of coffee. Their big eyes are all friendly, not scary at all! Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans rug
I love a good recycled jeans sewing project. Something about all the shades of blue and the soft faded fabric just makes me feel happy. Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make this awesome rug out of old … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Halloween cat ears, 2 ways
Cat ears are essential for a good black cat costume. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can fancy up a basic cat ear headband to make glam cat ears. She shows 2 ways to make them. One is … Read More...
Clever ways you can avoid having to match your plaids
Matching plaids. They’re so satisfying, and a sign of a well made garment. But, they do complicate the construction of a garment. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch takes another approach. Why not avoid the situation altogether by planning your garment … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiderweb hair clips
Kim from The Sew Spot shows how you can make these fun spider web hair clips for Halloween. The webs are stitched on to window screen or mesh fabric and backed with a bright fabric. A jeweled spider sits in … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday Princess dresses
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin takes a princess dress to everyday wear with her Everyday Princess series. It’s a whole series of posts where she takes a simple play dress pattern and shows how to give it features reminiscent of … Read More...
Freebie: Mad Seamstress printable
For all you Mad Seamstresses out there, Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free printable Mad Seamstress graphic. Print it, frame it, and hang it in your sewing space. Or do like she did, and print it on to … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Hacci Knit Kimono Cardi
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a hacci knit kimono cardi like this one, perfect for cooler days when you need an extra layer on your arms. You won’t need a pattern, as it’s very loose fit and … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone cord weight and charging stand
Do you get tired of retrieving a phone charger cord that’s slipped off your side table and fallen to the floor? I do. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a weight to keep the cord from slipping … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid flannel and lace table runner
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods made this gorgeous fall table runner from thrifted flannel shirts and lace trim. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The sewing is simple. The patchwork of plaid flannel gives a warm cozy feel … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s play cape from a pillowcase
You can make a child’s play cape or Halloween costume cape out of a pillowcase, quick and easy. Becca from Becca Marie Designs shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to do it. With this simple … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Dresden Apron
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create this scrappy Dresden apron. The apron is pieced from strips of fabric. You can use a pre-cut roll of fabric strips, or just raid your scrap bin to find some strips. … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring pillowcase trick-or-treat bag
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can make a drawstring trick-or-treat bag from a pillowcase. The pillowcase keeps it old-school, but the drawstring helps make it easier to carry and keep your treats inside. You can … Read More...
Free pattern: Brief Encounter Dress
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Brief Encounter dress. It’s an easy dress to make from stretch knit fabric, with short sleeves (or there’s also a sleeveless option) and a circle skirt. Skirt length is … Read More...
Free pattern: Circle bird softie
This sweet little bird is totally making my Monday morning! Her little round body and big birdie eyes and chirping birdie beak are so incredibly cute!! Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew vintage fabric coasters
How about a set of vintage fabric coasters to set your mugs on? They’re colorful and happy and oh so adorable! Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make them. They’re an easy no-sew project. Make a set for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric ribbon garland
Ariean from One Krieger Chick guest blogs at Made to Be a Momma showing how to make this no-sew fabric ribbon garland. It’s a quick, fun project you can make in an evening. She uses burlap ribbon to make hers, … Read More...
Free pattern: Neck cozy cowl scarf
This neck cozy cowl scarf will keep your neck warm on a cold winter day. Tracy from Atelier Tracy K. shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. You can wear the cowl slouched, or pulled up all the … Read More...