Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Personalized tooth fairy pillow
Stephanie from Two More Minutes shares a tutorial for making a personalized tooth fairy pillow. The simple modern design works equally well for boys or girls. The pillow has a tooth shaped pocket and the child’s name next to it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple oilcloth coasters
A stack of coasters tied in a bow makes a great Christmas gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, anyone really. Dana from MADE shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make a set of coasters from oilcloth. The oilcloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Washable fabric drawing pad for the little ones
Addie from Addie K. shows how you can make a little kids washable fabric drawing pad. I remember when my daughter was in the scribbling stage, how much paper we’d go through! She’d make a few random scribbles on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Non-slip sewing machine mat organizer and thread catcher
This sewing machine mat will help keep your sewing tools close at hand. The mat has a non-slip Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to make one. The mat has a non-slip … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print
Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Lego Minifig Carrier
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can make a Lego minifig
carrier. Inside the fabric case, strips of elastic hold Lego minifigures (or any other minifigures that have arms) in place. It all rolls up and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag
Camera bags don’t have to look like camera bags. You can buy them that look more like a stylish purse, though they will set you bag a pretty penny. Ronja from Nur Noch shows how you can DIY a purse … Read More...
How children learned to sew years ago
There are plenty of books and products designed to help kids learn to sew. This isn’t a new thing – they’ve been around for years, Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys gives a history of these products and lessons at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab-N-Go Art Kit
Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making her Grab-N-Go Art Kit, made for a child to take with her for scribbles and drawing on the go. It’s made extra special with an embroidered recreation of a drawing … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a lined knit pencil skirt. I see so many knits that would make awesome pencil skirts – except that they’re too thin. The double layer of knit fabric is a great … Read More...
Tips for avoiding a bad hem job
When you sew clothes for yourself, you can make them exactly the right length. But when you buy clothing from the store, you might find that pants or skirts are too long and need to be hemmed further up. Heather … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland
Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland. It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel! It’s easy to make, too. She serged the sides of the strips she used … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt camera Christmas ornament
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this felt camera Christmas ornament. It’s perfect gift for a photographer friend (or yourself)! It’s made from felt, and assembled with glue and hand stitching.
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Tutorial: Sew a pair of boot spats
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a pair of spats to give a new (and temporary) look to your boots. They’ll fit your boots perfectly because you use your boots to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt gingerbread house tissue cover or softie
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make this felt gingerbread house tissue box cover. The tissue coming out the top looks just like smoke from a warm fire inside. Or, if tissue covers aren’t your thing, sew a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed sweater cowl
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making a faux fur trimmed sweater cowl. The outside of the cowl is a warm sweater knit (repurposed from an old sweater, no knitting required), and the lining is a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Understand darts to get a proper fit
LiEr from Ikat bag delves into darts with her Subtleties of Drafting series. The first of her multi-post tutorial on darts explores the reason for darts, types of darts, and the parts of a dart. She also explains how the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle
Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind. This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer. The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine. And to make it … Read More...