Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags. How cute are these lip-shaped bags!! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated … Read More...
Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf
Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of … Read More...
Sewing or quilting themed books reading list
I don’t necessarily spend alllll my free time in the sewing room. I also enjoy curling up with a good book. Do you? Joy from xoxo Grandma has collected a list of 44 books with a sewing or quilting theme. … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet
Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This … Read More...
Freebie: I Heart Sewing For You printable
Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable for her I Heart [Sewing For] You sign. She shares the printable in two sizes – one that’s large enough to frame as wall art, and a smaller one you can … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch
Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea, … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim Fit and Flare Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade made this beautiful slim fit & flare dress for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She adapted a basic dress bodice & sleeve pattern for the top, adding her own lightly gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses
Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and … Read More...
Free pattern: Ferdinand the Frog softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a free pattern for her Ferdinand the Frog softie. He’s a real prince, and he’s got a felt crown to prove it. With Velcro… Read More...
It’s okay if your sewing isn’t perfect
One of my personal sewing rules is that I never rip out a seam more than a twice. If I can’t get it right in three tries, then it’s just going to have to stay imperfect. And that’s okay. Imperfection … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy heart reverse applique pincushion
Stephanie from Swoodson Says guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy heart pincushion. The heart in the middle is made with a reverse applique technique and a patchwork of small fabric scraps. … Read More...
Tutorial: Color block pillow with a hidden zipper
Nicole from She’s Got The Notion shows how you can make a color blocked throw pillow with a zipper hidden in the seam between the two colors. You can make them in any color combo to suit your mood or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater slippers
You can make a pair of cozy winter slippers out of an old sweater. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how. You can make them in any size by tracing around your foot. Her slippers … Read More...
Tutorial: Infinity scarf for an American Girl doll
Everyone’s wearing infinity scarves these days. Why not your child’s doll? Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a miniature version of the infinity scarf that fits an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You won’t need much … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro Overnight Bag
This Retro Overnight Bag is a free pattern by The Crafty Kitty, shared in a guest post at Birch Fabrics. The shape is inspired by vintage bowling bags. It’s a good sized bag that would be good for sleepovers. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin ribbon trimmed tutu
This ribbon trimmed tutu is just precious! It’s actually a simple knotted tulle tutu, but with satin ribbon sewn to the bottom of each strip of tulle. The satin ribbon tends to curl, which adds dimension to the tutu. And … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot pads with a sewing theme
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make a set of quilted hot pads, with cute sewing themed appliques. She gives a template for a pair of scissors, a dress form, and a sewing machine to applique on … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged knit scrap wrap bracelet
I created this scrappy wrap bracelet last week when I was playing around with my scraps of knit fabric and my serger. Because, wow, I have waaaay too many little scraps of knit. The bracelet was so much fun to … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids unisex sweatpants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a pair of kids’ sweatpants. Is there anything more comfy to wear on a cold winter day? Or how about a lighter weight version to wear in the spring. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple ways to clean an iron
How long has it been since you cleaned your iron? It’s been waaaay too long for me, and the soleplate on my iron shows it. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing several simple ways you can clean your iron, … Read More...