This cute little bag is made from a couple of bandanas, and it has a pinch or snap top closure made from inexpensive metal measuring tape. Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares a tutorial showing how. You can actually make … Read More...
Tutorial: How to install an exposed zipper
Sometimes you want a zipper to be concealed (invisible zipper), but it’s also fun to make your zipper a standout part of the design of a garment. An exposed zipper can do that. Maddie Flanigan shares a tutorial at Bernina’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric laptop sleeve
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this stylish and modern laptop sleeve. It’s easy to sew from a wool felt and lined with a fun fabric print. A pocket sewn into the felt just underneath the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Stitch your child’s drawings on to a t-shirt
Kids are proud of their art. How cool would it be if they were able to wear their art on a t-shirt? Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shows how you can use your sewing machine to stitch your child’s drawings … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved zipper wristlet clutch
This clutch bag has a cool curved zipper top. Kim from The Sew Spot shares a free pattern for making it. The small bag is just big enough to hold your out-and-about essentials – keys, phone, wallet, etc. With the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a summer playhouse or lounge tent
Sew4Home shows how you can create this cool summer tent. Kids can use it as a base of operations for their summer pretend adventures. Or adults can use it to kick back and enjoy the shade it offers. The frame … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal washcloth mitts
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these adorable animal bath mitts. She shows a cat and a bear, but you can easily make any kind of animal by altering the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mark and sew double ended darts
Double ended darts can create beautiful shaping in a bodice. They look like diamonds or pointy ovals on your pattern piece, usually at the waist in a dress that does not have a waist seam. Because they appear in the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple apron with a gathered skirt
Aprons are fun to sew and make great gifts. There’s no precise fitting required and just about everybody appreciates the gift of a new apron. Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial for making a full apron with a gathered skirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls ruffled jeans skirt
Deborah from Sew Much To Give shares a tutorial showing how to make these cute tiered ruffle jeans skirt. Her tutorial is for the Skirting the Issue series by Simple Simon & Co. to encourage sewists to make new skirts … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion in 3 variations
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a set of cacti pincushions. She includes all three styles of cacti you see here. The felt succulents are potted in teracotta pots. Any pins or needles you stick in … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby doll carrier wrap
Know a child who carries her (or his) baby doll around everywhere? Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this doll carrier that will let her carry it hands-free. It wraps around and ties, just like a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring jewelry pouch
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make this fancy little pouch to store your jewelry. It has pockets sewn all around the inside for smaller pieces like rings and earrings. Larger pieces can go in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy 30-minute serger tutu
The Alpine Fabrics blog has a tutorial showing how you can use a serger to whip up a gorgeous tutu in just 30 minutes. It has a wide elastic waistband, which seems like it would be more comfortable to wear … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps
This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy boxy baby romper
This boxy baby romper is sooo cute! It’s also easy to sew. Miranda from One Little Minute shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it in any size based on the child’s measurements. It has an elastic casing top … Read More...
Tutorial: Going to Market Notebook and a Mini Brainstorm Book
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make your own fabric covered note takers. The pads of paper are stitched into the fabric covers, that have paper labels stitched to the front and elastic bands to keep them closed. They … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts
As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this fun monogrammed zipper pouch. This would make a sweet back-to-school giftie for any age, something to toss inside the … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit too short? Turn it into a tankini
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows what she did with a bathing suit that was too short for her daughter. She split it in the middle and turned it into a tankini. Smart mama! She shares a … Read More...