Love Maegan shows how you can recreate old jeans into denim culottes. It’s an easy project, with edges left raw and fraying for a distressed look. She also gives 3 tips for wearing them stylishly this fall. You’ll need two … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Pocket Skirt
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial for making her Rainbow Pocket Skirt. I think it should be called the Rainbow Pocket Skirt of Cuteness, because rainbow and giant pockets. Cuteness (literally) all the way around! Her tutorial is … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy luggage handle wrap
If airline travel is in your near future, you might want to make a set of these luggage handle wraps. They’ll help your luggage stand out from all the others on the luggage carousel. Blitsy has the how-to in a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Girls trapeze tank dress
From Blaverry shares a free pattern for this girls’ trapeze tank dress. The sleeveless dress is perfect for summertime, but it would also be cute worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings when the weather cools. It’s an easy pattern, … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern envelope zippered pouch, plus a free printable
Look closely at that vintage pattern envelope. It’s actually a zippered pouch. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever!! Deby from So Sew Easy recently made some to take to a sewing event, and she shares a tutorial – and a … Read More...
5 tips for finding refashion-able items at the thrift store
Thrift stores are a great way to stretch your sewing budget. All those clothes – and sheets and curtains – just waiting to be transformed into something awesome! But some items lend themselves more readily to being refashioned than others. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Half apron with jumbo pockets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this half apron with jumbo pockets. It’s an easy project, something a confident beginner could make. The apron is gathered on to a waistband, with big pockets sewn all around the bottom to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Boho dress from a sheer curtain
Nadya from Dushonok shows how she made this lovely sheer Boho dress out of an old curtain. You can layer the floaty A-line dress over a slip or, like she did, shorts and a bandeau top. The fit is loose … Read More...
Free pattern: Citrus slice pincushion
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for making a citrus slice pincushion. It’s a fun place to park your pins, don’t you think? Make it from orange and it’s an orange slice, from yellow to make it … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem
When you don’t want the stitches on a hem to show from the front, a blind hem is the way to go. Because of how the hem is folded while it’s being sewn, most of the stitches will end up … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll tutu that kids can make
Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a fun project that kids can make for their dolls. She shows how to make a simple tulle tutu. It would be a good project for a long summer day, when it’s too hot to … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee mug organizer wrap
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how you can make a mug organizer. I love this!! The fabric organizer wraps around a standard coffee mug. There are pockets sewn all around the outside and the inside for pencils … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt
Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it … Read More...
Free pattern: Little boy’s neck tie
Polly from Pieces By Polly shares a free pattern at Fort Worth Fabric Studio for making a little boy’s neck tie. It looks like it’s been knotted around the neck, but it’s actually sewn on to a buttonhole elastic. She … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves
When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf … Read More...
Free pattern: Pineapple hot pad
Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid … Read More...
Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get rid of stitch marks after ripping out a seam
Ripping out stitches is just a fact of life for sewists. Sooner or later, we all find ourselves sitting with a project and a seam ripper to take out unwanted or misplaced stitches. The seam ripper will remove the stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an easy sewing machine cover
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how to make a sewing machine cover. It’s easy to make and will help keep the dust from settling into the workings of your sewing machine. Use a fun print to give it personality. … Read More...