Rachel from Holy Craft shows how you can DIY an infinity scarf with KAM snaps
. The snaps allow you to wrap and wear the scarf different ways, from a hood to a neck scarf to more of a wrap. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patchwork pumpkins
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these patchwork pumpkins without sewing a single stitch. They’re made from Styrofoam balls,with real pumpkin stems attached to the top. They’re beautiful in a grouping!
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Tutorial: Upcycled sweatshirt tote
Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to sharpen you sewing scissors
Even if you guard your fabric scissors closely, eventually the blades do dull. The same with rotary cutter blades and your pins. You could always just replace them, but you can often sharpen them yourself at home. Vicky from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini felt pumpkin tree
This felt pumpkin tree has little felt pumpkins hanging from the branches. Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make one. She says in a post on her blog that it was inspired … Read More...
Tutorial: 10 Minute Cardigan from a Sweater
This simple sweater-to-cardigan refashion can be done in just 10 minutes! Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how to do it. It’s super easy, using just 2 straight seams plus a bit of hand sewing. A lighter weight sweater will work … Read More...
Free pattern: Ergonomic burp cloths
These ergonomic burp cloths would make an excellent gift for a new parent! Unlike pre-folded cloth diapers that are often used as burp cloths, these are shaped to fit around the curve of your neck and provide better coverage to … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s witch hat
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s witch hat. The black felt hat is the perfect finishing touch for an adorable little witch costume. Her free pattern makes a hat for a head … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple flannel blanket with pom pom trim
Cool mornings are made for a cup of coffee and a warm blanket. Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at the Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store blog, The Creative Spark, showing how you can make a simple flannel blanket, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy shopping tote
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make this easy shopping tote. You can embellish it up any way you like, but I’m loving the bunting she design she stitched to the front of hers. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Glinda and Wicked Witch of the West costumes
Rebecca from Simple As That shows how you can make a Glinda and a Wicked Witch of the West costume, both of them with no sewing required. The beautiful poofy skirts are simple no-sew tutus made with strips of tulle … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible jumbo fabric storage buckets
Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these jumbo storage buckets out of fabric. They’re perfect for organizing kids’ toys and other larger items. I can see them also being good laundry baskets. The buckets are reversible … Read More...
Tutorial: How to install a zipper
Many new sewists shy away from projects that require zippers. But Beth from The Renegade Seamstress wants to help you conquer your zipper fears. She shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to insert a standard zipper.
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Tutorial: Laminate liberty scrap zippered pouch
Vicky from Mad for Fabric came into some tiny Liberty scraps. Liberty fabric is like gold for sewists – even the tiniest scraps. Vicky used some iron-on vinyl to turn these tiny scraps into a patchwork zippered pouch. The iron-on … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY chiffon scarf
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a chiffon scarf. Chiffon makes a lightweight scarf that drapes beautifully. It’s cut as one long rectangle of fabric, with a narrow hem on the edges and short fringe at … Read More...
Tutorial: Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 Sizes
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together. And check out the perfectly matched corners! The small tote measures … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing coloring page
Have you caught on to the adult coloring page craze yet? Susan from Crafterhours has a made a coloring page just for us sewists. It’s a mandala style illustration made up of scissors and thimbles and other sewing related items. … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls flat front panel skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a flat front gathered skirt. The front of the waistband is a flat band of fabric, but the back is elastic so it’s easy to put on … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy pillow cover from a repurposed shirt
It takes just a few easy steps to turn a button up shirt into a pillow cover. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to do it. The button placket down the front … Read More...
Free pattern: Repurposed baby blanket drool bib
Shannon from Little Kids Grow has tried out many a fabric for drool bibs for her babies. It turns out her favorite fabric is actually a repurposed flannel baby blanket
. The small blankets don’t get much use after baby … Read More...