Chrissy from Muse of the Morning guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make a set of triangle bean bags. The pyramid bean bags are easier to pick up, especially with little bits of ribbon or … Read More...
Tutorial: 6 ways to hem a garment
The right way to hem a garment depends on the fabric type, the garment type, and the style you’re trying to achieve. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has collected up the most common ways of hemming and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters
Fabric coasters make great gift stash gifts. Just about everyone can use a set of coasters! They’re easy to make and don’t require expensive materials. All you need is some fabric and batting to sew up a set of pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home brings a beautiful twist to traditional paper folding with her fabric version of the classic origami star ornament. In her tutorial featured over at U Create, she shows step-by-step how to transform fabric into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage button napkin rings
These vintage button napkin rings by Carolyn from Homework help set an elegant Thanksgiving table. She shares a quick how-to telling how you can make them. They’re so easy to make, and so beautiful! If you have a set of … Read More...
Inspiration: Ideas for using trims to embellish a dress
A simple dress doesn’t have to look plain. The addition of trims and embellishments can add fancy detail to a plain dress. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet over at the Pattern Patter blog showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Holiday Hair Bows
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Holiday Hair Bows. They’re made from several layers of coordinating ribbons, each cinched into a simple bow shape. A cluster of korker ribbons makes a pretty accent in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments
These scrappy fabric ornaments will make pretty use of some of your smallest fabric pieces. Mary from Sew to Speak shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’d make fun gifties for teachers or neighbors. Or, make up … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects
One thing you can do to improve the overall appearance of your sewing projects is to make sure you have sharp corners. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to stitch, cut, and turn corners. They include outside and inside corners, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather clutch, plus a mini coin purse version
Kirsten from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a simple leather clutch. And from the scraps, you can make mini coin purse version. There are just two straight seams and a snap to make this purse! She gave the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a standard bed pillowcase. But from a fun fabric, these bed pillow cases are nothing but standard! She uses a French seam finish so there are no raw … Read More...
Free pattern: Chloe Cardi and Tee for 18″ Dolls
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for making a cardigan and t-shirt set for 18″ dolls. She names this pattern the Chloe Cardi and Tee, after her daughter’s doll. Her pattern simplifies construction with the front and back … Read More...
Tutorial: How to mend a knit hem
We all have them – t-shirts (or other knit garments) with a hem that is coming loose. It looks so sloppy to have part of the hem hanging down, and once it starts you know it’ll keep on ripping out. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed fleece Christmas stocking
Maker Mama shares a tutorial at DIY Candy showing how you can make a fringed fleece Christmas stocking. It’s an easy stocking to make because the fleece has enough body to hold the shape. She got enough fleece to make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess tent
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. She was able … Read More...
Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives … Read More...
Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans
Weaving has become quite the trendy craft lately. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can use weaving to mend a tear on a pair of jeans or other garment. The embroidery thread weaving is made on top of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur ear muffs
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can DIY a pair of faux fur ear muffs. They’ll cover your ears to keep them warm without you having to wear a full hat on your head. You won’t need special tools or … Read More...