Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag.  The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes it nicely.  The bag … Read More...

One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts.  The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original.  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares … Read More...

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial for making this sweet star snuggler toy.  It’s kind of like a softie, but stuffed very lightly (or not at all) more like a lovey or blankie.  This would make an awesome giftie … Read More...

Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark.  I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her.  Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing … Read More...

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt.  It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband.  She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read More...

Buttons don’t always have to be used in functional button ways.  They can also be used entirely for decorative purposes, like in this adorable ice cream cone button art.  Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon … Read More...

July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co.   It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care.  You can read more about Skirting the Issue here.  And because it’s … Read More...

Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes.  Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag.  You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this … Read More...

Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on.  Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though.  If your daughter … Read More...

The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape.  It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms.  If you make it from a heavy fabric it would … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is bringing us yet another swoon-worthy baby project, and this one is almost too cute to handle! She’s sharing a free sewing pattern to make the tiniest, sweetest pair of leather sandals for newborns—and … Read More...

I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods.  She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into … Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt.  It’s actually an easy sewing project.  It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll … Read More...

How would  you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one?  Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one.  The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for … Read More...