Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a simple bias tape placemat. They’re quick to make, and don’t use much fabric as they are made from just a single layer. The bias tape finishes off the edges. If … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Easy Breezy Halter Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her Easy Breezy Halter Dress for girls. It’s an A-line dress with a gathered halter neck. It’s made from t-shirt weight knit fabric with color blocking … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy way to turn a fabric tube
A narrow fabric tube doesn’t seem like a difficult thing to sew. One long straight seam, right? But turning that tube right side out can prove to be a challenge. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows her method for turning … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn tied baby blanket
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make a simple yarn tied baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton, with batting sandwiched between. You’ll have fun picking just the right fabric print combo for … Read More...
Free pattern: Ladybug hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for a ladybug hot pad. It’s the latest in her Hot Pad of the Month series. May’s ladybug hot pad has polka dot wings and stitched antennae. She would be so cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy freezer pop koozie
Popsicles are a favorite summertime treat. Freeze pops that come in plastic tubes are an easy and relatively mess free way to give your kids a frozen treat. Fynes Designs shows how you can make Freezie Koozies that wrap around … Read More...
Guy’s guide to surviving a trip to the fabric store
Like many husbands of sewing enthusiasts, my sweet hubby will do just about anything to avoid accompanying me to the fabric store. I say the word “JoAnn” and he starts looking around for ways to be busy. But sometimes it … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Victory headscarf
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shares a free pattern for a 1940s inspired Victory Headscarf for girls. You can make it from one fabric for a solid colored bow, or two fabrics for a two-toned bow. Her pattern fits head … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape and bindings cheat sheet
The bias tape section of the fabric store can be a bit confusing. Single fold, double fold, blanket binding and more, all packaged up nearly the same and all sitting together in the same rack. It’s easy to buy the … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer tote from pleather
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a summer tote out of pleather (or leather, if you prefer). It’s a great bag to take along on your summer outings – to the pool or the library … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided Zipper Bracelet
Sewing notions don’t always have to be used for sewing. Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make this braided zipper bracelet. Metal zippers will work best because the shiny teeth stand out … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage hanky pocket tee
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make this cute vintage hanky pocket tee. It’s an easy and cute DIY project. You’ll need just the corner of the handkerchief, so this is a good project for … Read More...
Homefront fashion and sewing during WWII
Home sewists during World War II had strict limitations on materials available to them and the styles they could create. That didn’t stop them from creating fashionable items to wear. Those restrictions actually helped create many of the iconic silhouettes … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle circle skirt
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a tulle circle skirt. You can dress it up for fancy occasions or keep it super casual with a simple t-shirt. It’s made from layers of tulle, and a lining … Read More...
Free pattern: Sun visor
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor. Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Or make one for yourself to wear to … Read More...
Free pattern: Long ear bunny softie
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this adorable long ear bunny softie. The pattern is inspired by a stuffed bunny she had when she was a child. Make one (or a pair) as a special … Read More...
Tutorial: Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial for making her Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls. It’s a pretty little gathered skirt made from a patchwork of coordinating prints. She used the Saltwater fabric line from Rile Blake Designs, … Read More...
11 pretty ways to organize your sewing supplies
I have what is probably the world’s messiest sewing room. Piles of fabric, bins stacked here and there. I have to clear a path to get to the back of the room. But I have dreams of having pretty sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt As you Go zippered pouch
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use A Quilt As You Go technique to make a piece of quilted fabric for a zippered pouch. The quilted fabric is a nice weight for a zippered pouch and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pillowcase tunic top for little girls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this little girls pillowcase tunic top. They’re super fast and super easy to make. The measurements she gives will make a tunic top … Read More...