Ula from Lulu and Celeste shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showing how you can make this maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day. It’s a large maple leaf pieced with red and white stripes. You could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Framed sewing quote pincushion
This framed sewing quote is more than just pretty art for your sewing space. It’s also a pincushion! Becky from U Create shares a tutorial – and a free printable – so you can make one. There’s actually no sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast cuffs to a shirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows you can add a pop of color to the cuffs of a button up shirt. Give them stripes, polka dots, a bold floral, whatever suits your fancy. Rather than replacing the cuffs altogether, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat
I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle. I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack
Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew lattice back t-shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this lattice back tee, with no sewing required. She starts with a plain t-shirt, and then cuts and knots it to make lattice back detail. Wear it with one of those bras … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Katydid dress for girls
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Katydid Dress. It’s a simple summer sundress, perfect for everyday. The racerback dress has an elastic waist and a hem with a subtle hi-lo shape. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
Tutorial: Round pocket pot holder
Katie from Punk Projects, and also our Indie Crafts editor, shares a tutorial showing how you can make a circle pot holder. Actually, it’s her sister Taylor who wrote the tutorial. How’s that for a sweet sister? The pot holder … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 2 ways to hem swimsuit fabric
Denise from DIY Crush shows two ways you can hem swimsuit fabric. Even if you’re not brave enough to tackle making an actual swimsuit, you could make a simple swim skirt or rash guard (swim top) out of swimsuit material. … Read More...
Free pattern: Ultimate Pool Bag
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making her Ultimate Pool Bag. It’s kind of like the Swiss army knife of pool bags, really. It has a detachable clear vinyl
wet bag to hold wet suits or … Read More...
Are these sewing mistakes making your clothes look homemade?
I prefer my sewing projects, particularly clothes, look handmade rather than homemade. The words are similar, but to me there’s a big difference. When it’s handmade it’s unique and thoughtfully constructed, whereas homemade tends to look a little sloppy or … Read More...
Free pattern: Twirly rainbow skirt for little girls
Oh, I am so in love with this skirt! I couldn’t wait to share it with you….
Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making a rainbow skirt that little girls will love to twirl. She … Read More...
Free pattern: Sewing machine sewing machine
Maria from Deshilachado created this adorable little sewing machine softie. The knobs are made from buttons, and there’s even a little piece of fabric being sewn. But my favorite part is the way she used a straight pin to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized backpack to carry to the beach or, in a couple of months, to school. You could also size it up for bigger kids to carry. Her method uses double-sided … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy bandana baby bib
Trina from Will Cook for Shoes guest blogs at Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how you can make the cutest bandana baby bibs. Baby Bibdanas. They’re super easy to make, with simple straight seams and … Read More...
10 tips to make your sewing space work better
To say my sewing room is inefficient is an understatement. I often just pull my sewing machine to the dining room because there is no empty table space in my studio. And every time I need a tool or notion, … Read More...
Tutorial: Marvelously Mod little girls dress
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Marvelously Mod dress for little girls. She starts with a basic A-line dress pattern and shows how to modify it to create the color blocking and … Read More...
Free pattern: Trapeze Tank Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress. I think I could wear this every single day in the summer! Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for when … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion
This Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion is a pretty little place to park your pins. There’s a tutorial for making it over at Hope & Gloria Sewing Blog. It’s made from small bits of felt and colorful ribbons, great for … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool iPad case, make it for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to make a handmade gift he’ll love. How about this wool iPad case? Melissa from Polkadot Chair has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. (You … Read More...