Easing in a sleeve cap us one of my least favorite sewing steps. It seems that no matter how hard I try, I always end with at least one pucker, and it always manages to be in a conspicuous place. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric sachet
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a smell-good sachet, with no sewing required. She uses fuse tape and fabric glue to assemble them, though if you have a sewing machine this would … Read More...
Video tutorial: 2 easy ways to sew a pillowcase
Dana from MADE shares a video tutorial showing two ways to make a pillowcase. One way makes a pillowcase from a quilting weight cotton using just 2 easy seams and 1 yard of fabric. The other way is for a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Deep pocket gardening apron
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make a gardening apron with deep pockets. It’s made from a sturdy duck cloth to stand up to heavy use. The deep pockets are good for holding gardening tools. She uses a sun … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape
Lauren from Pattern Workshop and Baste and Gather shows how you can cover a t-shirt neckline seam with twill tape. It creates a cleaner finish and sits more comfortably against the skin. If you use colored or patterned twill tape, … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor on fabric
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can achieve a dreamy, washed color effect by watercoloring on fabric. The process looks like it would be so much fun! She used her painted fabric to make a set of throw pillows. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter stencil tie-front shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this tie-front t-shirt with a sparkly anchor design on it. It’s an easy no-sew project. The shirt is made from a plain t-shirt, with just some easy cuts to give it the … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread belt loops made on your sewing machine
When you purchase a dress that comes with a belt, there will often be little thread belt loops at the sides of the waist to keep the belt from sliding. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls button shoulder top
This girls boxy top has an interesting button tab detail at the shoulders. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making it. The fit is loose, just what you need for casual spring and summer outfits. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up a simple fabric box
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can sew up a simple fabric box. She is using the one she made to store a collection of fat quarters. Fabric box to store fabric – how perfect is that! … Read More...
Tutorial: Car trash bag
On any given day, floorboards of my car are littered with… well, litter. Stray food packaging, receipts, etc. Elizabeth from Brown Bird Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a car trash bag. You can … Read More...
Free Pattern: Owl Softie
Craft Foxes shares a free pattern for this cute owl softie. He has big owl eyes and a pointy little owl beak. He’s a quick and easy softie to sew, and can be made out of your larger fabric scraps.… Read More...
Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to add an off-the-shoulder ruffle. You can wear it truly off the shoulder, or keep the shoulders covered and wear it more as a wide neck top. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Wanderlust Rucksack
Laura from Hawthorne Threads shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Wanderlust Rucksack. It has vintage styling with the roll top. The roll top also gives flexibility in packing. Roll it up tight for lighter loads. Or when … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Craft Show Vendor Apron
If you’ve ever sold at a craft fair or flea market, then you know the importance of keeping your money close and easily accessible. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make her Craft Show Vendor Apron that does … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover
Josie from Sew for Soul shows how to make a fabric notebook cover. The fabric cover is easy to make and turns any notebook into a fancy journal. The outside is pieced to create a “spine” from contrasting fabric. A … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a button bracelet
Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a tutorial showing how to turn your button stash into pretty jewelry. She uses orphan buttons to create a button bracelet. You can use similar colors and shapes of buttons, or just mix it … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to a plain cardigan
Hanna from Pearls and Scissors shows how she added a lace layer to the back of a plain cardigan. She also adds smaller pieces of lace to the front shoulders, creating kind of a lace yoke. It’s an easy projects … Read More...
Tutorial: Coin purse with a sew-in frame
Metal purse frames come in all shapes and sizes, but you can divide them into two basic groups based on how they’re installed – ones that are sewn in and ones that are glued in. Deby from So Sew Easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered top round pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with a gathered top and piped sides. You might think that the gathered top (and bottom) would be hard to sew to the side pieces, but the whole thing comes together quite easily. … Read More...