Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Dolman Dress, a loose fit knit dress perfect for spring and summer. It can go as dressy or as casual as you like depending on how you accessorize. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bookmark, and a free teacher gift printable
I’m always on the lookout for easy scrap fabric projects. These are the kinds of projects I like to make with my daughter and, when I’m feeling brave, her tween friends. Havalah from Sisters, What shows how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho scrap fabric bead bracelet
Natasha from The Artisan Life shows how you can use your tiniest fabric scraps to make a Boho bead bracelet. When I say tiny, I mean pieces just 1.25″ or 2″ square, scraps that are often too small for other … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed lace zipper pouch
Have you seen those fancy lace zippers? I bought some a couple of years ago but love them so much I haven’t used them in a project yet. I know, backward reasoning, but you supply hoarders out there will understand… … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a skirt from your old pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can refashion an old pair of pants into a cute new skirt. This is a great project for pants that are showing wear at the knees, or perhaps have a leg shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Prairie points throw pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillow edged with prairie points. The back is an envelope closure with buttons, with three prairie points accenting each buttonhole. They used a package of pre-cut charm squares to make all of the … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote with tassel
Boxwood Avenue shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) tote with a matching tassel. The lines are simple but elegant, a bag you can carry for a long time without it going out of style. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: How to draft facings for a sewing pattern
A facing is an easy way to finish a neck or arm hole, especially a neck line with unusual shaping or tight curves. If your sewing pattern doesn’t have facings, perhaps because the bodice is lined or the edges are … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square or scrap fabric tray
Here’s a quick little project for using your orphan charm squares (or maybe just some scraps you’ve cut to charm square size). Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a small fabric tray. Your fabric tray … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod shift swim cover up
You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent … Read More...
Tutorial: Dollar Tree Rag rug bag
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag. The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving. The tassels on the ends … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys boxer briefs
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making boys boxer briefs. They’ve got a close fit so they won’t ride up when putting pants on. They’re quick to make – she was able to knock six pairs … Read More...
Free pattern: Travel sewing caddy
Irene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a travel sewing caddy. This clever sewing kit carries like a small purse, but it opens flat to give you easy access to all the contents. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY yoga mat
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make your own yoga mat. It’s made from quilting cotton with a batting inside to give padding. The rainbow print she used is so happy it might actually make me want … Read More...
Tutorial: Doctor Who reversible infinity scarf
Angie Pederson from G33kGirl.Creative guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible infinity scarf. She used a Doctor Who themed novelty print to make it a Doctor Who scarf. If Doctor Who isn’t your … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls purse
Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for a little girls purse. The body of the purse is gathered, which is a nice detail on the small scale bag. It’s lined so the inside is … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle fabric flowers
Fabric flowers are always a fun way to use up your fabric scraps. The Crafting Chicks share a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make simple gathered fabric flowers. The bloom is a ruffled fabric circle with … Read More...
7 tips for sewing clothes you’re proud of
With all the time and effort you put into sewing your own clothes, you don’t want them to look sloppy or just thrown together. Taking a little extra time during construction will produce clothes that you’re proud of. Lisa from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini fabric planter or organizer bins
These little fabric bins are perfect for holding a small potted plant. But they’d also make great organizers for your office or craft room. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at U Create showing how you can make them. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Mouse ear tulle puff bows
These mouse ear tulle puff bows are soooo cute! The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. If you’ve got a trip to Disney planned in the near future, these would be fun to wear … Read More...