Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make this lovely midi length skirt with patch pockets. The mid-length skirt is gathered on to a wide waist band, with a back zipper closure. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper tube ribbon storage cards
Vannalisa from Handmade Cou(l)ture shows how you can make these ribbon storage cards out of paper tubes. They’ll help bring order to your ribbon stash. I can also see myself using these for all my ric rac and bias tapes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim pom poms
I’ve been on a recycled denim kick lately. I want to make alllll the things out of old jeans! KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family shows a fun project to use up your smallest denim scraps. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Game day seat cushion or sit-upon
Back-to-school means football season, and watching your favorite team sitting on some hard metal bleachers. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how you can make this game day seat cushion. You could also use these … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy shirred waist skirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew up a quick skirt using elastic shirring for the waistband. You can make them in any size, for any age, in any length. She shares a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted rainbow burp cloth
This quilted rainbow burp cloth a bright, happy present for a new parent. And gender neutral, which is always good when you don’t know the gender of the baby. It’s also a generously sized burp cloth for good coverage. Stephanie … Read More...
Tutorial: Loyalty card wallet
It seems every store has a loyalty card these days. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a loyalty card wallet that will help keep all those cards organized and easy to find. The inside of … Read More...
How To Sew Origami fabric butterflies
These origami fabric butterflies are absolutely stealing my heart this morning – they’re just so pretty! If you’re a fan of both origami and fabric crafts, this is the perfect combination of the two. What I love most about these … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a narrow hem on your sewing machine with a rolled hem foot
MamaNene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a quick narrow hem on your sewing machine using a rolled hem presser foot. The curl of the foot helps guide your fabric into … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Waterproof pocket baby bib
Kim from Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for a baby bib that perfect for mealtime. It’s waterproof and wipes clean easily, and a pocket at the bottom will help keep crumbs from falling into baby’s lap. The fabric is … Read More...
Selvages and how to read them
Used to be, fabric selvages were just trimmed off and tossed in the trash. Now, people save those selvages and piece them together to make beautiful but labor intensive projects. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a couple of posts … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed leather clutch
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make this fringed leather clutch. The pink leather she used is positively yummy! Especially with that bit of floral fabric peeking out the top along the zipper. The small purse is … Read More...
Tutorial: Composition book cover with apple applique
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this composition cook cover with apple appliques and a button tab closure. Whether you make it for back-to-school or just because, it’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up Makeup Valet
The three clear vinyl pouches in this roll-up makeup valet will keep your cosmetics and toiletries organized on your counter or when you’re traveling. Remono from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The vinyl … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy kimono cardigan
A kimono cardigan adds a punch of color and pattern to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make one. They’re super simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy button bookmark
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make this scrappy button bookmark. The fabric bookmark wraps around the book to mark the page, with a button and elastic loop to keep it snug in place. The piecing makes this a … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Tagless clothing labels using transfer vinyl
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how she makes tagless clothing labels using a Cricut transfer vinyl. If you have a Silhouette or a Cricut, you can make your iron-on labels say anything you want. Label it … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby receiving blanket in 3 variations
Need to make a gift for a new baby? You can’t go wrong with a receiving blanket. And Sew4Home shows how to make one in three variations. One variation has decorative stitching around the edge. Another, ric rac peeking out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace top box dress for girls and tweens
This lace top box dress is a cute look for girls and tweens. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shows how you can make one. It’s a simple A-line knit dress with a lace panel pieced in at the shoulders. You … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick method for easing in a sleeve
Do you avoid sewing patterns with set-in sleeves? Easing in a sleeve cap is no fun, and even when you’re being super duper careful, there’s the chance a tuck or two will sneak in. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a … Read More...