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...
Tutorial: Felt flower crown
Lauren from Molly and Mama shares a tutorial for making this lovely felt flower crown. She includes templates and instructions for making the different kinds of felt flowers stitched to the crown. Make all of them to cover the crown, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage day gloves
Mary Beth from The Vintage Pattern Collective shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making a pair of gloves. I think this would be a fun project to tackle. I’ve always wanted to see if I … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a crossover top from a basic t-shirt pattern
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can adapt her On A Roll T-Shirt Pattern (free pattern) to give it a crossover bodice and a wide contrast band at the waist. The how-to is shared in a couple of … Read More...
Tutorial: Light up marquee pillow
The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven patchwork tote bag
What looks a simple patchwork design on the outside of this bag is actually made from woven strips of fabric. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. Even with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making a simple fabric wallet. The wallet has a large pocket to hold folded money, and 5 pockets to hold credit cards and ID. It folds in half with no closure required.… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur heart pillow
Caitlin from The Merrythought shows how you make this faux fur heart pillow. It would make a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, especially if the tradition reds, pinks, & white color combos don’t work for your décor, but there’s no … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac and fabric flower
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ric rac and fabric flower. It’s an easy variation of a simple gathered fabric flower (they give a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make one), with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitty coasters
Lisa from The Makery shares a tutorial at Dear Handmade Life showing how to make these adorable cat coasters. Piecing at the corners make the ears, and some simple stitching makes the sweet kitty face.
Click below for the tutorial:… Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knit jacket
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s jacket from knit fabric. You can upcycle knit fabric from an old garment, like she did, or purchase yardage to make the jacket. The jacket has … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric and button bangle bracelet
Strips of fabric and a handful of buttons make a beautiful bangle bracelet. Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how to do it. It’s a good scrapbusting project because the fabric can come from … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique heart pillow
Jamie from busybeequilts guest blogs at Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how to make this reverse applique heart pillow. It’s cute with each heart from a different fabric – a good project for your scrap bin or … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make adjustable lingerie straps
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make adjustable lingerie straps. The thin elastic straps don’t HAVE to go just on bras. They’re also a nice addition to a layering cami or nightie. They’re … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt tote
Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a fringed t-shirt tote, with no sewing required. All you need is a t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This would be a great project … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler girl panties from outgrown onesies
Toya from Made by Toya shares a free pattern for making a pair of toddler girl panties. She used this pattern and a stack of outgrown onesies to make new panties for her young daughter. If you don’t have onesies … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear hand warmer
Tia & Laura from Little Button Diaries share a free pattern at Hobbycraft for this sweet bear hand warmer. The little fabric pouch is filled with rice. Just pop him in the microwave before you head out into the cold, … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned sweater skirt – and it’s lined!
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors combined a sweater and a t-shirt to make one fabulous skirt. It’s a lined sweater skirt with a hidden elastic waistband. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The t-shirt lining smoothes panty … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine arrow bean bag game
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a Valentine arrow bean bag game. Sew a set of bean bags shaped like Cupid’s arrows and mark off a heart-shaped target on your … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fleece essential oils carrier
Becky from Patchwork Posse made this simple fleece carrier to hold her bottles of essential oils. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece protects the glass bottles from bumps, ad the pockets fit tightly around the … Read More...