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...
Tutorial: Rope handle beach tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make their Day at the Beach tote. The rope and grommet gathered top gives it naurical style, as does the canvas duck. It’s a roomy bag with a large boxed bottom. It’s big enough to … Read More...
Free pattern: House pillow
Amy from Nana Company shares a free pattern for making this house pillow. It’s pretty sewn up in pastels, but it would also be neat sewn up in a mix of bright prints. This pillow would be a welcoming accent … Read More...