What do you do when you can’t find the perfect striped fabric to make a pillow? Why, MAKE that stripe, of course. Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a striped pillow cover, with the wide … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Peasant dress for a doll
This past Saturday (June 13) was World Doll Day. To celebrate, Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern for making a peasant dress for a doll. It’s a cute style of dress, and easy to make. She gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Color blocked denim shift dress
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress. Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this cooling neck wrap to beat the summer heat
Beat the heat this summer by making a water cooling neck wrap to wear when you’re outside. The fabric tubes are filled with water absorbing crystals so they’ll stay wet – and cool your neck – for a long time. … Read More...
Tutorial: I Spy activity bag
This I Spy Activity bag has everything you need to keep a child occupied during a road trip or other waiting times. It’s a drawstring bag with an I Spy game built right into it. Brilliant! The bag can hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square business card wallet
Got charm squares? Patt from Garden Matter shows how you can make these little business card from a some 5″ squares of fabric. Each wallet takes 3 squares. You can buy the squares in pre-cut packs, or you can cut … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew tie dyed 4th of Julie fabric napkins
Craft store bandanas and some fabric dye are all you need to make a set of festive tie-dyed fabric napkins. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how. She made them from white napkins … Read More...
Tutorial: Thrift store mirror becomes a cool thread organizer
That funky mirror from a thrift store can become a mighty awesome thread organizer. Bonnie from Our Secondhand House shows how you can make the transformation. I think I have seen that very same mirror in my own thrift store! … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY custom fit chair cushions
Make a porch or patio chair more inviting by adding a set of cushions. You could buy some, but it’s better to make them because you can custom fit your cushions to your chair. Fairfield World shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tier prairie skirt
By Hand London shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make a two-tier prairie skirt. Theirs is a knee-length version with a longer top tier and a flounce or frill tier at the bottom. It’s a cute … Read More...
Free pattern: Bear claw hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for making a bear claw hot pad. It’s the hot pad of the month for June, part of her year long series of free hot pad patterns. This one has the bear … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon scarves with rolled hem or sequin hem
Lightweight and drapey and available in the most gorgeous prints, chiffon makes a beautiful summertime scarf. Sew4Home shows how you can sew up some chiffon scarves with either a machine sewn rolled hem, or a hand sewn hem with sequin … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase vendor apron
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make a vendor’s apron out of a vintage pillowcase. The vintage fabric makes a pretty and unique apron. Just make a few folds and sew a few straight seams. My favorite part … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Blossom Dress for girls
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a free pattern for making her Summer Blossom Dress. It’s a simple A-line dress, but with a striking curved hemline and big beautiful floral appliques. Her free pattern fits girls size 8-10. It’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Kindle sleeve with pockets
Nicole from No Time for DIY shows how she made this great Kindle sleeve for her daughter. It has two pockets – one on the back of the outside, and one inside the cover. The inside pocket has elastic strap … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a stamped stripe design on fabric
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can create a stamped stripe design on fabric. Create your stripes on a purchased item, like a tank or a tee or a tote. Or, make a stamped stripe design on yardage and sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Beach Bag
I like my pool bags big. Between towels and pool toys and bottles of water, there’s lots of stuff that needs carrying to the pool. Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls 30-minute stretchy tube skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make a girls stretchy tube skirt. They’re really easy to make. And fast, too. As in just 30 minutes. She makes them with a wide enclosed … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt as you go flag pillow
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to make a flag pillow that would be perfect for 4th of July decoration. The red and white stripes, as well as the field of blue, use the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patriotic wind sock for 4th of July
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make a patriotic wind sock out of an embroidery hoop and a variety of ribbons and trims. You could also mix in some fabric scraps if you can’t find enough different kinds of … Read More...