Kids who are serious about collecting trick or treat candy need a sturdy bag for their haul. I speak from experience on this… My daughter’s record is 7 pounds of candy in one night! No cheap plastic bag will stand … Read More...
Free pattern: Eye mask
Erin from Sewbon shares a free pattern for making an eye mask to help block out lights while you’re sleeping. The strap is made from foldover elastic, which has a softer stretch than regular elastic and would be more comfortable … Read More...
Tips and tricks for making bears and softies
There’s something magical about sewing a teddy bear or other softie. The pieces of fabric and fur come together to create a unique little soft creature that can be hugged and snuggled. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Woodland fairy costume for a little girl
These woodland fairy costumes are a perfect mix of beauty and playfulness, of the airy and the earthy. Jill from Snugglebug University guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make one for … Read More...
Rip those seams like you mean it! Tips for using your seam ripper
Many of us sewists have a love/hate relationship with our seam ripper. We hate having to use it, but there’s no arguing with the fact that they’ve saved many a project from ending up in the wastebasket. Irene from … Read More...
Tutorial: Houndstooth fabric pumpkin wreath
Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how you can make this gorgeous houndstooth pumpkin wreath for your front door. The small fabric pumpkins are so cute, and so easy to make! Even if you don’t need a wreath, you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid costume with a convertible fin
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she created these UH-MAZING mermaid costumes for her daughters. The fins are repositionable so her girls can wear it two ways – with their legs closed up in the fin like … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringe clutch
This fringe clutch is cute for date night or girls’ night out, when you need to carry wallet and phone but don’t need to be burdened with a full purse. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s neoprene peplum top
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for the neoprene peplum top she made for her daughter. The neoprene gives nice shaping to the deep pleats on the peplum, but you can use a knit for this if … Read More...
Free pattern: Color blocked hobo tote
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this color blocked hobo tote. It’s an easy bag to make and fun to customize. Finished bag measures 15″ wide by 12″ tall (from bottom of bag to bottom of … Read More...
Free pattern: 3 adorable autumn applique designs
Michelle from Think Crafts shares free patterns for all three of these adorable autumn applique designs. There’s a fox (in a scarf!), a pumpkin, and an owl under the stars. She makes them as framed embroidery hoop art, which you … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cross hatch tablerunner
Jenni from I Spy DIY shows how you can make this cross hatch ribbon table runner, with no sewing required. The strong graphic lines are eye catching, especially when done up in black and white. She builds the cross hatch … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s princess dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s princess costume. It’s gorgeous with a gathered neck line and long dramatic oversleeves. The design was inspired by Buttercup’s dress in The Princess … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork floor pillows from pre-cut fabric squares
How awesome would it be to curl up against one of these patchwork floor pillows to read a book or play a game? Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom basket liners to fit any size square basket
Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how you can make fabric liners for square baskets. You can make them to fit any size square basket, but she shows ones that she made to fit inside her IKEA SKUBB baskets. They are … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Wars Obi-Wan costume
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make an Obi-Wan costume. She shares a tutorial on her own blog showing how to make a no-sew vest, and a tutorial at eHow showing how to make the robe. The robe … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea bag wallet
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a tea bag wallet. The fabric wallet has pockets inside to hold 6 tea bags, and folds up small so you can carry it with you in your … Read More...
Free pattern: Sushi costume
Laura Bray shares a free pattern for making this super cute sushi costume. It’s made from felt and is worn over a plain white long-sleeved shirt and leggings. It’s easy to make, and good for times you need to change … Read More...
Tutorial: Burrito method pillowcase with French seams
Bedtime is made much sweeter with a special pillowcase. Chris from Made by Chrissie D shares a tutorial at Fort Worth Fabric Studio showing how you can make one using the burrito method. The burrito method allows you to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
These fabric bowl covers can replace plastic wrap to keep your dishes covered for fall potlucks or keeping leftovers in your fridge. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make them. Unlike plastic wrap, these bowl covers can be … Read More...