Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this playing card holder. She designed it for her 4 year old niece, who has a hard time holding a hand full of playing cards where she can see them but … Read More...
Holiday survival guide for sewists
We crafty sewy types tend to overextend ourselves during the holidays. Handmade gifts for everyone! At least those are our best intentions… And in the middle of all that madness, you get requests from friends and family for your sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage fabric key fob
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make a vintage fabric key fob. The vintage fabric gives it a uniqueness and a charm that only a vintage fabric can give. It’s backed with a sturdy webbing … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece leggings
These fleece leggings are cozy like pajama pants, but with a slimmer fit you can wear them out of the house. Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for making some. Her free pattern comes one size, my guess is … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll’s Santa outfit from 2 dollar store stockings
Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how you can make a Little Miss Santa outfit for an 18″ doll – out of two faux fur stockings from the dollar store. Doll clothes are expensive to buy, but for the cost of … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel Jewelry Case
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make a travel jewelry case. The case folds up like a wallet. On the inside, there are two zipper pockets, a ring tie, and an earring panel – … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia hair clip
How beautiful is this poinsettia hair clip! It would be a striking finishing touch for a fancy Christmas dress, or maybe a fun accent to wear with a more casual Christmas outfit. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shares … Read More...
Free pattern: Little kid foxy pajamas
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making these adorable kids foxy pajamas for little kids. It has a button up pajama shirt with a hood, and a matching pair of pajama pants. If you have … Read More...
Tutorial: Holiday table runner purse
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise used holiday table linens to make this simple bag. The bag outside is made from a table runner, and it’s lined with fabric from a cloth napkin. The table runner had a design at both … Read More...
Free pattern: Bath robe for an 18″ doll
Jess from Gracious Threads is at Fleece Fun today with a free pattern for making a bathrobe to fit an 18″ doll. It’s made from fleece and trimmed out with bias tape. If your child has an American Girl or … Read More...
Tutorial: Keepsake photo pillow
Chelsea of GYCT Designs guest blogs at Sew McCool showing how you can turn a treasured photo into a keepsake pillow. You won’t need special printable fabric for this – she shows how to print on to regular ol’ muslin … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and fabric Christmas ornament
These burlap and fabric Christmas ornaments are quick to make when you use fusible webbing. Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how. You can use any simple Christmas shape to decorate the burlap … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking
Deby from So Sew Easy guest blogs at Little House Living with a tutorial showing how you can make her Simple Scrappy Christmas Stocking. The outside is made from narrow strips of fabric pieced together, with a faux fur cuff … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls ballerina leotard
Petro from The Seaman Mom shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s ballerina leotard. It’s fun to wear for dress-up play, or maybe even for actual dance lessons. She shows how you can make a pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid and lace infinity scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful lace and plaid flannel infinity scarf. I’m loving the combination of the lace and the plaid flannel! The lace evokes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece blanket
A fleece blanket is an easy sewing project, and makes a great Christmas gift. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make one. You’ll need only a yard (maybe a yard and a half, depending … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled leather and fabric belt
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life combined a thrifted belt and a favorite fabric to make this belt. The buckle portion of the belt is cut from the thrifted belt, but the rest of the belt is a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent calendar with removable pockets
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make an Advent calendar with removable pouches stacked up in a Christmas tree shape. The fabric pouches can hold treats and small presents, or maybe a devotional or activity for the day written … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fleece mug cozy
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a fleece mug cozy. It wraps around the mug to make it easier to hold on to a hot drink. It also helps insulate your mug so your drink stays … Read More...
Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons
Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft … Read More...