This speech bubble chalkcloth pillow can say anything you want it to say! LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . show how you can make one. I love this idea! The sewing is pretty simple, but it makes … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tiny duffel purse
Are you in need of a new purse that is both stylish and practical? If so, you’ll love this tutorial from Erin at Sew, Mama, Sew on how to make a small-scale duffel that can be carried as a purse. … Read More...
Free pattern: Roller Skate Circle Skirt for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for her Roller Skate Skirt in girls sizes. It has a foldover waistband that is both comfy to wear and easy to sew. The circle skirt is divided … Read More...
I’m Snap! bound
I’m writing this post from the Houston International Airport. I’m bound for Salt Lake City and the 2015 Snap! Conference. It’s been kind of a challenge (okay, a BIG challenge) getting myself and all my stuff together for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Vegan leather glasses case
Jen from Thermies shares a tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how you can make a faux leather glasses case. It’s a simple sleeve with a snap tab across the top to keep your glasses from slipping out. It’s lined … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for her Angel Sleeve Dress for dolls. Ir’s a short sleeve peasant style dress. You can make it from a bright cotton print and finish the sleeves and bottom hem with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and cotton storage baskets
Sew4Home shows how you can make these burlap and cotton storage baskets. The sides are slouchy but only slightly so. They’d be great for containerizing towels in the bathroom, or holding toys in a child’s room. They’d also make pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to unpick a serged seam
Ooooh, don’t you hate it when you realize you need to unpick a serged seam? All those threads, all those stitches! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings tells how to unpick a serged seam the quick way. Pull the right threads … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead earrings
I generate a lot of fabric scraps and I can’t seem to part with even the tiniest of pieces. I’m always on the lookout for good scrap-usin’ projects. These fabric covered earrings caught my eye as a fun way to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian maxi dress for girls
Celina from Petit à Petit and Family shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a girls’ Bohemian maxi dress. It’s such a pretty dress for late spring and summer. The long halter dress has a deep … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and tweed travel wallet
Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can make a travel document holder in leather and tweed. The large wallet will keep your travel tickets, passport, cash passport, tickets organized so its always easy to find what you need. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper
Sometimes some new throw pillows are all you need to change the look of a room. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper. A simple square pillow … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabulous fabric beads
I cannot get over how fabulous these fabric beads are! Alma Stoller shares a video tutorial showing how you can make some of your own. Each one is unique. You can make them with simple materials (including knit fabric upcycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-toned knotted knit headband
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make a two-tone knotted headband out of a couple of old t-shirts. You could also use scraps of knit fabric if you have any left over from earlier projects. It’s a … Read More...
How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime. It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills. The front and back are both made … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple phone wallet
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a quick phone wallet. It’s a simple fabric sleeve that holds your phone, with a swivel hook at the top so you can clip it to your bag. The dimensions … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scarf kimono
Mark Montano shows how you can make a kimono like this one from a couple of pashmina scarves. It’s a lovely lightweight layer for spring and summer. It’s an easy project to make. You can do it in just three … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear front zippered travel pouches
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these clear front zipper pouches to organize your toiletries, charging cords, and other small items when traveling. They’re beautiful made from cotton prints with coordinating decorative ribbon. I’d make a few … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork camera strap cover
Simple Simon and Co. guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial showing how to make a patchwork camera strap cover. The mix of colors and prints in the patchwork make this sooo much prettier than the standard black webbing … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls heart purse
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this heart purse for little girls. It has a zipper sewn into one side to keep her treasures safe and sound. You could even tuck a little treasure … Read More...