Leather is a hot sewing trend right now. Leather bags, leather accessories, even leather in home decor. Leather can be difficult to find locally, but there are plenty of online sources. Jodi from Sew Fearless shares some tips for shopping … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible beach towel tote
You can make this convertible beach towel bag using a tutorial by Pam Hastings on the Coats and Clark blog. When it’s a bag, you can use it to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and maybe some magazines. There’s a zippered pocket … Read More...
Free pattern: Monster tail kids travel pillow
Vanessa from Tried and True shares a free pattern for her Monster Tail Kid’s Travel Pillow. She gives a travel neck pillow the cutest spin by shaping it like a monster tail and adding fierce monster spikes. But don’t worry … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag pillow cover
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this American flag pillow cover. It would be a fun addition to 4th of July decor. The patchwork is kept simple, with a polka dotted fabric approximating the blue … Read More...
Free pattern: Tie back summer dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this fabulous tie back dress. Made from a lightweight knit, with wide cut outs on the back, it’s got summertime style. Her free pattern makes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame play tent
This fold-up A-frame tent provides a small spot of shade on a sunny day. Or maybe it’s the backdrop for indoor play adventures on a rainy day. When not in use, it folds up flat for easy storage. Farm Fresh … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather mustache keychain
Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) mustache keychain. If mustaches aren’t your thing, you could make the keychain in any simple shape. This would make a great Father’s Day gift, or perhaps an … Read More...
Use this free printable to turn your empty spools into cute mix and match toys
Here’s a super cute way to recycle your empty thread spools. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free printable at Handmade Charlotte for you to make these cute Mix ‘Em Up Animals from your empty thread spools. Just print, cut, … Read More...
Tutorial: Classic color block canvas tote
Lauren from Baste and Gather shares a tutorial at Janome showing how you can make this classic color block canvas tote. It’s made sturdy to stand up to heavy loads and repeated use. Make it from a white canvas with … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Tropical wrap maxi dress
This tropical wrap maxi dress has me dreaming of the beach! Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making it. It’s actually a variation on her Wrap Dress (free pattern). She lengthens the dress and changes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a door draft guard
Sew4Home shows how you can make a draft guard to keep the cold air out in the winter, or the hot air out in the summer. Their cutting dimensions will make one to fit a 36″ door, but you can … Read More...
5 things to check before taking your sewing machine for repairs
Sooner or later, every sewing machine is going to misbehave. Sometimes the fix is simple, but sometimes it’s something that requires a professional. Agy from Green Issues shares 5 things you can check before taking your machine in for repairs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic flag banner from lace and ribbon
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make this rustic USA flag banner from lace and ribbon. An embroidered square of fabric makes the field of blue and stars, and the red … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring
Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to add stretchy gathers to a garment. Use it for a waistband, a bodice, a neckline, or wrist cuffs. Rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin creates the stretchy gathers. Modkid … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag football belt
Kim from Sew Spot shows how you can make a flag football belt. This is a great project to get the kids outside and active! It has three fabric “flags” attached with Velcro. The goal is to take other … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch
Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric wreath brooch
Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make this scrappy fabric wreath brooch. You can use your smallest scraps for this project. The mix of color and pattern, and the frayed raw edges, makes me happy.
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Tutorial: No-sew rest or reading mat
Kerry from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make this , with no sewing required. All you need is a piece of foam and some fleece. It could make any nook or corner in … Read More...
Tutorial: Anatomy of a serger
How well do you know your serger? I know mine well enough to make basic overlocked seams, but not much more than that. Portia from Makery gives a guided tour of her serger. She starts at the back with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow baby toy
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this happy rainbow toy for a baby. It’s a larger toy, measuring approximately 6.5″ tall X 9″ wide, with a rattle insert so it makes noise when you shake or move … Read More...