Ronja from Nur Noch created this lovely fabric bowl out of her scraps and a spool of cord. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would be so pretty for springtime décor! In her post she shows … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Simple leather zippered pouch
Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make a simple leather zippered pouch. The pouch is made from a rectangle of leather (or faux leather), with a fabric pocket sewn on to the outside. The sewing is all straight … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter basket liner
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make an Easter basket that much more special with a custom made liner. Her tutorial shows how to measure your basket to figure out what size to cut your pieces, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt carrot treat bags
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these felt carrot treat bags, perfect for packaging up an Easter treat. They’re easy to make out of craft felt. You can use fabric glue or hot … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a drawstring ruched hem to shorten yoga pants or leggings
Steph from The Silly Pearl added some ruching to the bottom of a pair of yoga pants that were too long for her. The gathers shortened the pants so they were the right length, and created an more interesting ankle. … Read More...
Free pattern: Fruit Slice Purses and Pouches
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for making these fun fruit slice purses and pouches. The same basic semi-circle shape can be turned into 6 different fruity variations. All have a zipper across the top. With the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins made 2 ways
We prefer using fabric napkins at our house. I think they feel nicer than a paper napkin, and they’re a lot better for the environment. At the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets, you can see two ways of sewing … Read More...
Free pattern: Cross back baby romper
Miranda from One Little Minute shares a free pattern for making a baby romper with ties that cross in the back. The straps tie at the center back so there’s plenty of flexibility in fit. Her free pattern is actually … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew dip dyed placemats
These dip dyed placemats would set a beautiful spring tablescape. Jen from My Fabuless Life shares a tutorial at Eighteen25 showing how you can make them. The edges are kept raw, so there’s no sewing required. If you have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible fleece sleeping bag and blanket
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a convertible sleeping bag. It’s a soft, warm sleeping bag, but it also opens up to become a blanket. Instead of a long zipper like you find on most sleeping … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own fabric purse handles
These fabric purse handles are positively yummy. Susan from BlueSusan Makes shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Being able to make purse handles – and from a wide variety of prints and colors of fabrics that are … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple maxi skirt
With spring officially here, it’s time for me to start thinking about my warm weather wardrobe. Lindsay from Tales From A Cottage shows how you can sew a simple maxi skirt. Hers is made from a lightweight knit fabric that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a no-sew lap desk
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. The bottom is made of fabric and filled with pellets so it sits comfortably in a child’s lap. The top is a purchased … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Toddler’s Easter bunny backpack
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny backpack for a toddler. Look at those long floppy bunny ears and that fluffy bunny tail! My immediate thought was this was a cute backpack for … Read More...
SewingTutorial: Quilted pot holder
Lindsay from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds shows how you can make a quilted pot holder. It has a pocket where you can slide your hand to help protect it from a hot pan. You can make one in just … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a thimble pip or clamshell pinch purse
Super Mom – No Cape! shares a tutorial for making a thimble pip. You might also know these little pouches as thimble buds, precious pods, pinch purses, pipkins, or clam shells. The little pouches have a pinch opening, and just … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this ninja turtle hooded towel. It actually doesn’t take that much detail to create a ninja turtle face – a green towel plus a mask with eyes. If you changed … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead necklace
Alisa Burke turns her fabric scraps into fabulous jewelry. The leftover bits of fabric get rolled up into beads, which can she can turn into colorful necklaces. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can also make … Read More...
Free Pattern: The Slouchy Tee
This slouchy tee is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple pattern is quick to sew. And the easy going style of this tee makes it an everday wardrobe staple. It fits loose through the body, with elbow … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Bunny Cinch Bag
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a simple cinch bag with a cute Easter Bunny face. The drawstring bag is easy to make. She includes a template for the bunny face applique. Her template includes some other … Read More...