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...
Tutorial: Mens shorts with pockets
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets. You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a jacket from a frumpy dress
If there’s one thing you can count on finding at a thrift store, it’s frumpy dresses. Here’s a tutorial that will help you see those sad sack dresses in a whole new light. MooseyMae from A Passion for ReFashion shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Library sling bag
Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read More...
Pattern: Felt garden vegetables
Update: Please note this pattern is no longer free
Lia Griffith shares a free pattern for making felt veggies for a child’s play kitchen or garden. She has patterns for making radishes, carrots, tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms. Though it’ll take … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion
Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric). It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled fabric
I’ve marbled paper before. And right now my tween daughter is all about creating marble effects with fingernail polish. But fabric? Never knew it was poosible – until now. But Hannah from Homesteady shows how you can marble fabric. She … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a cargo pocket
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make cargo pockets for a pair of shorts. She shows it using the Juba Shorts pattern by Imagine Gnats, but this will work with any shorts or … Read More...
Tutorial: Flanged pillow shams
I’ve always thought that flanged pillow shams are so pretty in a bedding set. The flange is a simple detail that frames the pillow and gives the sham more presence. They’re actually pretty easy to make. Kate from Centsational Girl … Read More...
Free pattern: Overnight Duffel
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for her Overnight Duffel, perfect for summer sleepovers and overnight trips. The finished bag measures approximately 20? x 10″, with a squared bottom and an oblong top. Pockets on either end will … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycle short shorts into board shorts
Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how she lengthened a pair of short shorts into some tie-dyed board shorts. To get the extra length, she let out the hem and then added extra denim. She also added a waistband and … Read More...
Free pattern: Date Night Clutch and Wristlet
A big bag might be practical for your everyday errand running. But when you’re out on a date, it’s nice to pack light. Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a free pattern at Andrea’s Notebook for her Date Night Clutch. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent
With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure. It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book. Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Free pattern: Quick sew batwing top
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for a simple batwing top. It’s quick to sew up. Make it from any lightweight fabric, woven or knit. It’s nice out of a sheer, and it fits loose enough that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty cupcake pincushion
Donna from Purl3agony shows how you can make an embellished cupcake pincushion. The .cupcake shaped pincushion is easy to make, with a felt base and a stuffed fabric topper. You can embellish it up as much or as little as … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for matching stripes
Matched (or unmatched) stripes are one of those things you don’t necessarily notice until you start sewing. And then mismatched stripes stick out like a sore thumb, and matched stripes are like a little slice of bliss. Olu from Needle … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin scissors tee
This sequin scissors shirt shows everyone just how crafty you are. Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make tone, with no sewing required. It’s easy done with sequin trim and fabric glue. You can draw any simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom basket liners
Baskets are an easy and inexpensive way to organize a space. Fabric liners can add color to your baskets so they coordinate ith your room’s decor. They also help keep the baskets clean. Many baskets come with liners, but you … Read More...
Free pattern: Flouncy Bouncy Skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Flouncy Bouncy Skirt. It’s a great everyday skirt – a knee-length circle skirt with a drop waist and made from a knit fabric. The drop waist fits close … Read More...