Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this adorable plush fur lion rug. It’s made from faux fur with a quilt batting inside, making it a soft play mat for a child. You could make it in … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper, … Read More...
Free pattern: Modern pieced bodice dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin pieced (vegan) leather, linen, and cotton to make this pretty dress for her daughter. She shares the pattern on her blog. With gathered sleeves and a full gathered skirt, it’s a classic little girl dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrow pillow
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Birch Fabrics showing how you can make this cool pillow shaped like an arrow. It would be at home in a teen or tween’s room, but it could also be cute in … Read More...
December indie pattern round-up
Fiona from Diary of a Chain Stitcher shares the latest announcements and releases in the indie sewing pattern world. I am so happy to have found this monthly round-up on her blog! She also links out to projects made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper storage
I have an ample (ahem, crazy) zipper stash. It fills a 15 qt. tote! But with so many zippers, I actually find it difficult to find the one I need. Gina from Gina’s Craft Corner has a clever storage solution … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Easy to sew knit pants for baby
Denise from Whimsy Couture shares a free pattern for these sweet knit pants for baby. The knit waist band and cuffs are easy to sew and, even better, they’re also soft against baby’s tender skin. With just a few pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric rainbow wall hanging, no sewing required
Christmas has come and gone, and with it all of the pretty decorations. But there are still two more months of winter! How about a rainbow to hang on the wall to cheer up your décor? Kim of Milkybeer Handmade… Read More...
Tutorial: Wine tote with a padded divider
Ali and Courtney from Wives of Whitewood show how you can make a wine tote. The bag will hold two bottles of wine – or one bottle of wine and a couple of stemless glasses. The padded divider is removable … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl window first-aid pouch you can slip in your purse
Jennie from Clover & Violet shares a tutorial for making this first-aid pouch with a clear vinyl window. It’s small enough to toss in your purse, with room to hold a selection of band-aids, some hand wipes, and other small … Read More...
Free pattern: Sew a Simple Shrug
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to sew a simple shrug. It’s super easy to make, with just one pattern piece and three easy seams. A lettuce edge hem on the sleeves is a pretty finish. You … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Hug It Out raglan t-shirt
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial for making this adorable Hug It Out raglan sleeve t-shirt. She designed and created the shirt for her young son, but this style works for any age. They nice for girls, too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bohemian inspired tassel pillow
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making this Bohemian inspired tassel pillow. The two toned pillow looks like it’s been dip dyed, but it’s actually fabric paint which requires less prep. Her tutorial shows how to paint … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion an oversized cardigan to a chic sweater tunic
Portia from Miss P shows how she recreated an oversized cardigan into this pullover sweater. In addition to losing the center front opening, she shortens the sleeves and adds a pair of pockets. Wow, what a difference those simple changes … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel bag for your hand stitching projects
Do you stitch on the go? Keep a project at the ready for times you’re stuck in a waiting room or watching soccer practice? (Or in my case, taking children to the swimming pool in the summer…) Becky from Patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater biker jacket mash-up
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can combine a sweater and a biker jacket (or vest) to make this biker jacket with sweater sleeves. You get the cozy of a sweater and the … Read More...
Silhouette Tutorial: Cutting fabric on a die cutting machine
I have a Silhouette Cameo. And I have piles of fabric just waiting to be used for a project. Believe it or not, I’ve never used my Cameo to cut my fabric into shapes for applique. There’s no reason, other … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to create these fun pillows
The fun designs on these throw pillows aren’t printed on the fabric. They’re stitched on using a sewing machine’s decorative stitches. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Their tutorial shows how to make three variations – a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew winter hat for a doll
Terrie from Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can make a winter hat for a doll – with no sewing required. It’s super easy, too. You’ll need only a sock big enough to fit around your doll’s head, a rubber … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
Niamh from Simply Earnest shows how you can make reusable fabric bowl covers. They are less wasteful than plastic wrap to cover leftovers, and far easier than searching for a plastic container. Oilcloth or laminated cotton would work best for … Read More...