We think of a well stocked sewing space as having stacks of beautiful fabric, but it should also have the tools you need to sew those fabrics into something awesome. Lauren from Pattern Workshop and Baste + Gather shares her … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook cover with a secret pocket for period supplies
My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic bodice to create a yoke
Tanya Whelan’s new book Sew Many Dresses: Sew Little Time takes a mix-and-match approach to making dresses. This bodice, that skirt to create your own custom dress design. She shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Dreamer Skirt
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shows how to make the prettiest little pleated skirt, her Dreamer Skirt. It IS dreamy, isn’t it? Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series hosted by Simple Simon & Co. She used a … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover an ugly throw rug to make it look pretty again
Until I saw this tutorial by Free Time Frolics, it had never crossed my mind to slipcover a throw rug. But it’s a good way to make an ugly rug match your decor. It looks easy to make, and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kantha stitched tote bag
I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag. Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details. She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
Tutorial: Purr-fect Cat Toy Mouse
Here’s an easy sewing project for all you cat lovers out there. Veronica from SewVery shows how you can sew up a fun mouse toy for your favorite cat. They’re made from faux leather and filled with cat nip, which … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Perfect pattern matching when installing an invisible zipper
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can achieve the ultimate zipper sewing bliss – a perfectly matched print across an invisible zipper. It’s like the zipper isn’t even there!
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Tutorial: Modern placemat clutch
Danielle from Stickelberry found the fabric for this modern clutch at Target, in the form of a placemat. The placemat was already the size she needed, and the edges already finished, so it was just a quick project to turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace kimono
This lace kimono can add a dreamy, romantic layer to a summer outfit. Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shares a tutorial at Sewcialists showing how you can make one. She tells how to draft the simple pattern based on your … Read More...
Tutorial: Macrame some straps for a tube top
The other day I was at the mall and sew some maxi dresses with the most beautiful pieced skirts. Except they had tube top bodices, and I don’t wear tube tops. The next day I saw this tutorial by Hanna … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ hi-low maxi skirt
Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tin can pincushion
You can make pincushions out of just about anything, even an empty tin can. Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how. It’s quick, easy, and functional. And cute, too! Of course my Crazy Cat Lady … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby wash cloths
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these baby wash cloths that would make a great gift for new parents. She makes them from a quilting weight cotton with a soft terry cloth backing. You could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect fabric gathers
If you sew sooner or later you’re going to need to gather fabric, whether it’s making a skirt or adding ruffles to a pillow. Gathers are actually very easy, though getting them to look even and full takes a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls’ Bohemian Breeze Maxi Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Bohemian Breeze Maxi Dress for girls. It’s such a cute dress, and easy to make – a “breeze” if you’ll forgive the pun. She tells how … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters
Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini pocket placemats for outdoor dining
Sew4Home describes these Mini Mats as an outdoor dining version of a mug rug. Smaller than a typical placemat, these mini mats are just big enough to hold a plate with a napkin and cutlery. They share a tutorial showing … Read More...
9 things sewists do that nonsewists don’t understand
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has another guest post from her husband. This one is all about things that sewists do that make no sense to anyone else. How many of them do you do? I was … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bow headband
I am loving this bow headband! It’s made like a big bow, but it’s flat so it doesn’t overpower a child’s face or outfit. Andrea’s Notebook has the tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s quick to make – … Read More...