Monica from Marino Bambinos shows how to make these sweet heart necklaces. A hand stitched heart pendant hangs from a necklace made from cute fabric trim – ribbon or ric rac or (my favorite) pom pom trim. They’re easy enough … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares tutorial for making a couple of coordinating Valentine’s throw pillows. The designs are simple but striking. They’re easy to make, too. One is a large square pillow from a large polka dot fabric, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias fabric ribbons
Addie from Addie K shows a quick way to make fabric hair ribbons. She started making them when her daughter decided that traditional bows looked too much like little girl. The fabric ribbons are pretty and girly, but a little … Read More...
Tips for easier solo garment fitting
Unless you have a dress form, sewing garments for yourself also means trying to assess and fix fit on yourself. It usually means standing in front of a mirror trying to catch glimpses of the garment from limited (and awkward) … Read More...
Tutorial: Essential oils zipper pouch
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a zippered pouch to hold a set of essential oils. Or, if you don’t use essential oils, it could easily be adapted to make a great bag for nail polish and … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric mini banners
Susan from Sugarbeans shows how you can make these adorable fabric mini banners. She suggests hanging them on mailboxes or adding them to gift wrap. I think they’d also be cute hanging from a doorknob or perhaps even decorating a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tall leather tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a slit to a seam with a clean finish
Many garments feature a slit at the bottom of a seam, whether it’s a side slit on a pair of pants or shirt hem, or a slit at the back of skirt. Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Youth infinity scarf
Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a youth-sized infinity scarf. They’re cute out of striped fabrics, especially with the twist that she adds in during construction to give it … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined faux fur vest
Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can make a lined faux fur vest. It’s an add-on to a previously published tutorial for a faux fur vest (which she links to in her post). The add-on tutorial shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered with hearts cut from … Read More...
Tutorial: Deer silhouette sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this deer head silhouette sweater. It’s a super easy project, with no sewing required. You just need a plain sweater, a bit of fabric, and some … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro phone pouch
Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to a tote bag. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sock matching game
Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a tutorial for making a child’s felt sock matching game. In it are 6 sets of felt sock shapes done up in bright colors and with crazy designs. There are also clothespins painted with … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Mardi Gras mask
The Scrap Shoppe Blog shows how you can make a Mardi Gras mask, with no sewing required. It is impossible to be too over-the-top with Mardi Gras costumes, so go wild with sparkly and shiny costume fabrics, sequins or fur … Read More...
Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron
You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project … Read More...
Free pattern: Poncho shirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has just added another project to my must-sew list. It’s her Poncho Shirt, a long drapey top that’s perfect paired with leggings or skinnies. She shares the free pattern and a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway
The winner of our giveaway of 5 free downloads from DIY Crush is…
Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.”
Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read More...
Tutorial: Abstract painted pillow covers
Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make abstract painted pillow covers like these. They’ll add a fresh pop of color to your home décor. This tutorial shows how to make the cool abstract painted designs, and links … Read More...