Lorelie Jayne shows how you can make this thin but boxy pencil case. It’s a boxy zippered bag big enough to hold a small selection of pens and pencils, but still small enough to attach to a backpack or slip … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and faux leather plant pots
Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shows how you can make these fabric and faux leather plant pots. You can slip a potted plant (in those generic plastic pots) into the fabric buckets. They’re lined with waterproof fabric to keep moisture … Read More...
Tutorial: Botanical print burlap banner
This botanical print and burlap banner looks like something from a home design catalog, but it’s actually a simple DIY project. Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow shows how you can make one out of craft burlap (or a coffee … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute lace and flannel infinity scarf
Did you know you can make a lovely lace infinity scarf in just 15 minutes? Courtney from Sweet C’s Designs shares a tutorial at the Joann blog, The Creative Spark, showing how to do it. You can use any fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo French market tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles
An oversized tote can be quite glamorous, if you add the right details. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their French Market Tote, a jumbo tote with Chanel-inspired metal chain handles. It’s particularly striking in a black and white palette.
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Sewing Tutorial: Criss cross maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a criss cross maxi dress like this one. The long, loose dress is perfect for everyday when you want to look nice but don’t want to give up comfort. To … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant ric rac skirt
Have you seen that giant – like, really giant – ric rac and thought it was so cute but wondered what you can make with it? Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can use that … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder from a fat quarter
Kate Colleran, author of Smash Your Precut Stash! shares a tutorial at the C & T Publishing blog showing how you can make a pot holder from a fat quarter. You can actually get 2 pot holders from 1 fat … Read More...
Tutorial: 1 hour laptop sleeve
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can make a simple laptop sleeve in just one hour. The outside is made from a fun cotton print and it’s lined with fleece to help cushion against small bumps. Her instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric pumpkins in three shapes
You’ve got to see how Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow makes these no-sew fabric pumpkins! They’re made from fabric and toilet paper rolls, but she adds another step to achieve a more realistic curved pumpkin shape – and two … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up pencil case
This roll-up case is the perfect place to hold a set of colored pencils. Hancock Fabrics shows how to make one in a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch. It’s trimmed out prettily with ric rac around the edges and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Custom dog leash and matching treat bag
Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a custom dog leash and a matching treat bag. It’s easy to make and fun to personalize. The treat bag attaches to the leash so it’s easy to carry with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew tote bag from a t-shirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tote bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Just cut and tie, and you’ve got a cute new tote. This could be an awesome activity … Read More...
Tutorial: Chair pockets for a classroom – fast, easy, and cute
Caroline from Sew Can She just became her child’s teacher’s favorite parent. That’s because she sewed a set of 20 seat sacks for the classroom. And they’re all so pretty!! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She … Read More...
6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have
Up until now I thought sewing pins were sewing pins, were sewing pins. Not true. There’s a reason that there are different styles of pins available on the notions wall. Christine Haynes shares a post at the Craftsy blog telling … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a scarf that’s also a shrug
This scarf is also a shrug. Or perhaps it’s the other way around, and this shrug is also a scarf. Either way, it’s pretty smart idea. Betz White shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make one.… Read More...
Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch
Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear. A ladder stitch will close a hole or reattach a limb invisibly. The stitch is … Read More...
Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her All Seasons Placemats. They have a modern leaf applique that works for any season. The design will look good in any color scheme. Made in rich earth … Read More...
Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical. They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a link in her post where you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume
Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re … Read More...