Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make a pair of wide leg trousers. They’re easy to make, with a simple elastic casing waist and just a handful of seams. You can make your own pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster toilet paper dispenser
This monster toilet paper holder totally cracks me up. It would be so cute for a kid’s bathroom, don’t you think? Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make one. It would be fun to personalize … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Rainbow Dash tutu costume
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make this gorgeous Rainbow Dash tutu costume, with no sewing required. It’s made from a crochet tube top and strips of tulle, with purchased patches for the cutie marks. I’m loving … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall leaf pincushion, or make it a sachet
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make this scrap happy fall leaf pincushion. The pin cushion itself is just a simple stuffed square. Each of the small leaf appliques is a different scrap. You could also make this … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew darts
Darts add shaping to a flat piece of fabric. If you want a garment to fit around your curves without using stretch fabric, you’ll need darts to add that shaping. Christine Haynes shares a tutorial at Creative Live showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a messenger bag from an old pair of jeans
My new everyday bag is the small messenger bag made out of an old pair of jeans. It’s easy to wear and easy to reach into. I’ve got a tutorial over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Retro Vintage style reversible fabric headband
Is it possible to have too many headbands? I don’t think so. They’re a fun finishing detail for an outfit, and a cute fix to a bad hair day. Enid from A Charming Project shows how you can make your … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly jumper dress with an overalls bib
Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this little girl’s twirly jumper dress. The top is recycled from a pair of denim overalls, and the tiers of ruffles from several coordinating cotton prints. The adjustable straps make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Satchel style tablet sleeve
Sew4Home shows how you can make this satchel style tablet sleeve. The utilitarian look makes this a good gift for guys, but I know plenty of girls who would love to carry something like this, too. Webbing and a side … Read More...
Tutorial: Pusheen cat sock softie
Kai from My Pastel Cafe shows how you can make this Pusheen Cat sock softie. My crazy cat lady self is in love. But even dog lovers would have to agree that this adorable, right? You can sew the whole … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make bust adjustments on a sewing pattern
When a garment doesn’t fit through the bust, you can get unsightly drag lines or gaping armholes. That’s no good! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can do a bust adjustment on a pattern so … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric pumpkins
You don’t need to know how to sew to make these stuffed fabric pumpkins. Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shows how you can make them without sewing a stitch. Give them twigs for stems and tie ribbons and scraps around … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween mummy softie
Who’s your mummy? Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this adorable Halloween mummy softie. Strips of raw edge denim give the mummy her wrappings. You can tie her soft fabric hands into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ribbon lip balm holder
Melanie and Steffany from Find It, Make It, Love It guest blog at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these clip on lip balm holders. They’re easy to make from decorative ribbon and can be clipped to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem pants by hand
I don’t think anyone actually enjoys hemming pants, but sometimes it just has to be done. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how you can hem your pants with a simple hand stitch that’s virtually invisible from the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted doll blanket
Night-Night was one of my daughter’s faaaaavorite games to play when she was little. All day long, she’d put her stuffed kitties to bed. Then wake them up. Then put them to bed again. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boho kimono dress
This boho kimono dress has an easy going style I could wear every day. Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how you can make one. The design is inspired by a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Trim Pillow
A scrap trim pillow like this one is a fun way to use your tiniest fabric scraps. I’m loving the mix of color and pattern and shape! Jennifer Jangles shares a tutorial showing how to make it over at The … Read More...
Free pattern: Pumpkin hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci has been creating a hot pad of the month all year. It should be no surprise that the hot pad for September is a pumpkin, what with it being the first month of fall and all. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Crochet lace trimmed shorts, 2 ways
Amy from Sews ‘N Bows shows how you can make crochet trimmed
denim shorts. I love the look of lace and denim together! The combination of the delicate lace and the more worn and utilitarian denim makes me happy. She … Read More...