Melisssa Mortenson from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make a simple t-shirt dress. It’s no more difficult that making a t-shirt. The dress is just longer and with angled sides to create a slight A-line shape. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew wired ribbon flower
I usually avoid wired ribbons when I’m stashing for my craft and sewing projects. But in this tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat, the wire threaded through the edge of the ribbon comes in quite handy. They show how you can … Read More...
Free pattern: No-sew faux fur rabbit rug
How cool is this rabbit shaped rug! Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern and tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit for making one from faux fur, with no sewing required. It would be so cute in a child’s room … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat-Eye Zippered Pouch
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making her Cat-Eye Zippered Pouch. It gets its name from the cat-eye shape of the window on the front of the pouch. This is such a neat detail! The cat-eye … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow wall hanging
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making this whimsical rainbow wall hanging. It would be pretty to hang on a front door or in a child’s room. It’s cute for St. Patrick’s Day, but you can keep it … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Little boys t-shirt
T-shirts are a little boys wardrobe staple. They’re actually easy to make, too. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt for little boys, and a tutorial showing how to sew it … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical key fobs
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how you can make these nautical key fobs. They’re made in two parts- the key fob itself, and a fabric tag with an anchor applique. She links to a previous tutorial for making the … Read More...
Free pattern: Artist’s palette applique
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for an artist’s palette applique design. You can use this design on all kinds of projects. She shows it sewn on a child’s shirt and on a zippered pencil pouch. I’m thinking … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote with an outside zippered pocket
Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shares a tutorial for making this tote with a zippered pocket on the outside. The tall tote is lined, with boxed corners and faux leather handles. The zippered pocket on the outside is a handy … Read More...
Free pattern: Cross My Heart dress
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Cross My Heart dress. It’s a fitted dress from a stretch knit fabric, with pleated panels draping from the shoulders and crossing over the bodice (thus the name of … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick fix for a gaping neckline
It’s no fun discovering that your freshly made garment has a gaping neckline. All that work, to have a flaw front and center. But all is not lost! Justine from Sew Country Chick shares her quick fix for a gaping … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted round patchwork floor cushion
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tufted round patchwork floor cushion. It’s easy to see the patchwork on the top in this photo, but the sides are also made from patchwork. The tufting accents the patchwork design. There’s also … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ballerina tutu dress
This ballerina tutu dress is easy to make and would be a so pretty to wear for Easter. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one. The bodice is simply a purchased tank. The skirt is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny face tote
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make the cutest little bunny face totes. They’d be cute for the kids to carry on Easter. They can be hold Easter eggs, or perhaps some quiet time activities for the kids to … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pincushion
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this patchwork pincushion. It’s absolutely charming out of the vintage-inspired fabrics she used. But make it from solids and it would have a more modern feel. Or florals for … Read More...
Tutorial: Circus themed quiet book
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares the first in a series of posts at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a circus themed quiet book. Each post will show how to make a different page, and will … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather and burlap coasters
Jessica from Mama in a Stitch shows how you can make these burlap and faux leather coasters. The faux leather is a waterproof, wipe clean surface to put under your drinking glass. And the burlap for the lower layer creates … Read More...
Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day shamrock pillow
DIY Crush shows how you can make a simple St. Patrick’s Day throw pillow with a 3D shamrock embellishment. The shamrock is easily made from felt. You can make it as big or as small as you like. The pillow … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s yoga pants
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a free pattern for making a pair of yoga pants. The stretch knit pants are super comfy, especially with a foldover waistband. They’re also easy to make. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew boho curtains from a scarf
Mark Montano shows how you can make turn a large scarf, plus a little fabric yardage, into a pair of gorgeous boho curtains. If your scarf has fringe, it’ll be even more fabulous. You can make it a no-sew project … Read More...