Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these pretty fabric ornaments, no sewing required. You can get the fabric you need from your scrap bin. Or, do what she did, and grab a few shirts from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sharpening pincushion bracelet
Here’s a quick gift you can make for a sewing friend. Or yourself. Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at SNAP! Creativity showing how you can make a pincushion bracelet embellished with sewing charms. The pincushion is stuffed with steel … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle cutout faux leather clutch
Nicole from The Felted Fox shows how you can make a faux leather purse like this one. It’s lined with felt, with a contrasting fabric showing through a triangle shape cut in to the flap. Neither the faux leather nor … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pom pom Christmas trees
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Christmas tree decorations using pom pom trim, and you don’t have to sew a stitch. They’re quick and simple to make, and would make a fun decoration to add … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: You Are My Cup Of Tea Apron
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Your Are My Cup of Tea apron. It’s made from a tea towel and has a pocket in the shape of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Christmas bunting
Josie from Sew for Soul shows how you can make this festive Christmas bunting. You can spell out a Christmas message with the bunting, or put a Christmas themed applique on the flags. Free motion stitching outlines the appliques and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece and faux fur infinity scarf
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fleece and faux fur infinity scarf. You can make it with one layer of faux fur or minky, and one layer of fleece. Or, make it from two layers of fleece and no … Read More...
10 tips for streamlining your sewing
If your stack of Christmas gifts to sew is still pretty tall, check out this post from Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews. She shares her top 10 tips for streamlining your sewing. Eliminating unnecessary steps and grouping … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap
Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal roll-up fleece blankets
These animal roll-up blankets are kid-sized fleece blankets with cute animal faces appliqued on them. When you roll them up, the animal face will be front and center, perfect for a child to snuggle up. Sara from The Aqua House… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and flannel Christmas stocking
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making these gorgeous faux fur and flannel stockings. I’m loving the mix of the woodland and the luxe – a woodland luxe Christmas!! You can make them with the fur on … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery thread blanket stitch hem
The embroidery thread blanket stitch hem that Agy from Green Issues is actually a fix for a worn out hem, but it’s pretty enough to do even if your jeans don’t require any mending. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Free pattern: 18″ Doll nightgown, make one from a dollar store blanket
Joy from xoxo Grandma has a fantastic pattern for a nightgown that you can make for an American Girl or other 18″ dolls. The best part about this project is that you can use a fleece blanket from the dollar … Read More...
Santa bringing you a serger? Check out this list of must-have features
When I bought my serger years ago, I had no idea what I was buying other than it was a machine that would sew knits nicely. Luckily, the ladies at the sewing machine dealership pointed me to an entry-level machine … Read More...
Tutorial: Washcloths with a pretty fabric binding
Nicole here from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make your own washcloths with a pretty fabric binding. If you make them from a dark color terry cloth, they won’t show makeup after … Read More...
Tutorial: Dollhouse pillow with window pockets
This oversized house pillow is totally snuggle-able! Rubyelle from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving the bright colors and the painted details! The windows are actually large pockets. She made coordinating softies … Read More...
Tutorial: Back tie pillowcase dress
Usually a pillowcase dress has ties at one or both shoulders, but Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a pillowcase dress with ties at the back. Putting the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow pillow
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this fun bow pillow. The pillow base is pieced from two coordinating fabrics, with a bow sewn across the front. The bow fabric she used is perfect for this project!… Read More...
Tutorial: Dainty Handbag Tote
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Dainty Handbag Tote. It’s a basic tote, but on a smaller scale to give it more handbag styling. A pretty bow is tied around one of the handles. It’s lined, … Read More...
Free pattern: Josephine Doll
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a free pattern for her Josephine doll. She designed the cloth doll for an artist gift exchange she attended, but this sweet … Read More...