This Bohemian-inspired ribbon pillow is absolutely gorgeous. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit created it and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one too. You’ll need lots of strips of pretty ribbons. You may have some already as … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
Tutorial: Just the Essentials small tote
This is the Just The Essentials bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. A small tote with a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front, it’s just big enough to carry a wallet, a phone, and other essentials. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew padded monogram for your home decor
The Things She Makes shows how you can make a padded monogram for your home décor – with no sewing required. This would be so cute in a baby’s nursery! Or how about tucking one in a bookcase in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls slouchy raglan sweatshirt
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can adapt a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to create a slouchy raglan sweatshirt. Her tutorial shows how to create the looser fit from your favorite raglan pattern. Folding the hems to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted faux fur infinity scarf
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how to make this beautiful twisted faux fur infinity scarf. The thick pile of the fur gives the twist extra dimension. The twisted scarf can go as dressy or as casual as you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lining to a pants pattern
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can add a flannel lining when making a pair of pants. The extra layer adds warmth to a pair of pants. She shows it for a pair of toddler pants, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage patio skirt
Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog. The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant fabric storage bins
Finding storage that fits your needs is difficult. Finding storage that fits your needs AND looks nice is next to impossible. Michelle from The Scrap Shoppe made her own storage bins, giving her storage exactly the size she wanted and … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys
My cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate. They are shameless! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read More...
Tutorial: Non-slip sewing machine mat
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a non-slip mat to put underneath your sewing machine. The mat will help protect the surface of your table from the bottom of your heavy machine, and reduce noise and … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape ID lanyard
Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard. She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape. Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this … Read More...
Free pattern: Laney Reversible Hobo bag
The Laney Reversible Hobo is a free pattern by Alicia from Swoon Patterns. She shares it over at Pellon Projects. It’s a smart little bag, with angled seams on the bag body that allow you to color block or … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur lined boot sweaters
These faux fur lined boot sweaters wrap around a pair of boots, adding warmth and a pop of color. They’re removable so you can have your plain boots back when you want. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Shredded heart t-shirt
Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how you can make this cool shredded heart shirt. Obviously, it would be cute as a Valentine’s shirt, but there’s no reason you have to stop wearing it after February 14. This would work for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple lavender sachet
Kimberly Layton shares a tutorial showing how you can make a lavender sachet. The scent of the lavender freshens up a lingerie drawer or closet. She likes to give these as Christmas gifts, but they’re also nice for wedding or … Read More...
Tutorial: PUL backed potty training pants
If you’ve got a child who is potty training, these PUL backed training pants might be what you need. Heather from It’s a Long Story shows how to make them. She starts with a purchased pair of training pants and … Read More...
Tutorial: Double pocket eyeglass case
Jillian from Jilly shares a tutorial for making a double pocket eyeglass pouch. That’s one pocket for your eyeglasses and another for your sunglasses, both in the same convenient pouch. Or, if you don’t wear eyeglasses, you could use that … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Paddington Bear softie, with his hat and coat
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for a Paddington Bear
softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly. His coat and hat are made from … Read More...