Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial for making her Joscelyn tiered skirt for little girls. I love this style of skirt! The full skirt is fun for little girls to twirl. Make it from three different prints, or all from … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew scout badges quickly and easily on your sewing machine
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can use your sewing machine to make quick work of sewing down scout badges. Sure, some of the patches come with a fusible backing so you can just iron them down. But…. Let’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinch top canvas bucket bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas bucket bag. It cinches in around the top with a drawstring threading through metal grommets. It has a nice, long strap so you can carry it cross body. Optional metal feet on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a button wreath
Terrie at Dollar Store Crafts shows a fun use for a collection of odd or single buttons. She turns them into a wreath. How cute would this be hanging on the wall in your sewing space? I especially like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick method for an elastic casing
Caroline from Sew Can She shows her quick method for making an elastic casing. She calls it her cheater’s waistband because it does cut some corners, but cutting corners is okay sometimes. This method would be totally acceptable for simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Conversation heart leggings, with free printable
These conversation heart leggings are sooo cute for Valentine’s Day! Kelly from Studio DIY shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. There’s no sewing required. You can use printable fabric and fusible webbing to add the conversation hearts … Read More...
Tutorial: Button back blouse pattern hack
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can adapt a blouse pattern to button down the back. Adding the buttons to the back gives an extra detail to the top while maintaining the clean lines on … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew padded lap desk
Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. She purchased the wooden top from the hardware store (she gives a link), but if you can’t find one I’m sure you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Guy friendly credit card wallet
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making this credit card wallet. She designed it for her husband so it’s a guy-friendly kind of wallet. No frills, no fuss. Just clean lines and function. It has a leather … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Little girls 30-minute t-shirt dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this simple t-shirt dress for a little girl. It’s a cute look for a little girl, and it also happens to be a quick sew. She was able to … Read More...
Free pattern: Dump truck applique
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for this dump truck applique. She shows it on a boys Valentine’s shirt with hearts inside the back of the truck, and also on an art tote with a crayon novelty print … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 minute flannel baby blanket
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can take 30 minutes and two pieces of flannel to make a simple baby blanket. A soft flannel blanket like this one makes a great baby gift. Or, increase the size to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a boxy crop top
Melissa Ting shows how you can sew up this boxy crop top. It’s loose and lightweight, perfect for the spring weather that’s just around the corner. The simple top is quick to sew up and looks good with shorts jeans. … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift wrap
Melissa from A Happy Stitch shows how you can make a reusable gift wrap set. It’s a large square of fabric you can wrap and tie around a gift, and a coordinating elastic to hold it all snug in place. … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make this neck support pillow in just 30 minutes
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow. It’s a quick, simple project. They say it can be done in just 30 minutes! The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck. Handles on … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon cuff
This crayon cuff by Jess from The Sewing Rabbit keeps crayons always at the ready. She shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from fleece (easy-sew fabric) with pockets to hold 4 crayons. It has a simple Velcro closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple serged handwarmers
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can make these simple serged handwarmers. They’re squares of fabric filled with rice. Heat them in the microwave and tuck them in your coat pockets before heading out into a cold day. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a partial chair slipcover to cover a worn seat
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows an easy fix for a tear in an upholstered chair seat. She makes a partial slipcover, covering only the seat cushion. Using a contrasting fabric turns it into a feature rather than just a fix.… Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion stitch a Valentine
TJ from Studio Mailbox guest blogs at The Sewing Loft showing how you can use fabric paint and free motion stitching to make pretty Valentines. The process of painting and then free motion stitching will give each one its own … Read More...
Free pattern: Leather and fur baby booties
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making these leather (or faux leather) and fur baby booties. There are just three pattern pieces (a sole, a heel, and a toe) that fit together to make a pair … Read More...