Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Casual Color Block Tunic. It’s a loose fit tunic that pairs nicely with skinnies or tights. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes: small (36-38″ bust), medium (38-40″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched hand bag
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a ruched hand bag like this one. It’s a good sized bag with shoulder straps. There are no closures on the top, which allows … Read More...
Tutorial: Tall Christmas tree pillow
Ren from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Tall Tree Applique pillow. She uses a reverse applique technique to add a Christmas tree to a tall pillow. Buttons are ornaments … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing lesson vouchers
As people who love to sew, it’s natural to think about sewing up a stack of Christmas gifts. But you can also give the gift of sewing itself. How about giving sewing lessons as a Christmas gift? The recipient will … Read More...
Tutorial: Scarf camera strap cover
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how she created this lovely camera strap cover out of a scarf. The bright patterned design of the scarf is much more attractive than the standard black nylon strap. She kept the original seams of … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY modern leather backpack
Julie from Our Chez Nous shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make a leather backpack like this one. It has clean, modern lines which also mean there aren’t too many pieces to cut out and sew. … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls knit pajamas
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares the pattern she used to make her daughters matching pajama sets. They’re made from knit fabric, with legging pants and a long-sleeved t-shirt. The pajama top flares out at the hem. For a slimmer … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt baby’s first Christmas ornament
This Baby’s First Christmas ornament would make a sweet gift for a new parent. Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. You can make them in any shape – … Read More...
Free pattern: Quilted Turkey Bread Basket
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this quilted turkey bread basket cover. The quilted turkey sits atop a bread basket to keep your rolls warm until you’re ready to serve them. A hole under the wing … Read More...
Tutorial: Horse applique with a yarn mane and tail
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can add a horse applique to a little girl’s t-shirt. The horse applique is just a simple silhouette, but she adds dimension (and … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas trees from fat quarters
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial for making these stuffed Christmas trees. She displays them in ornament filled jars. Great presentation idea!! The trees are pieced from narrow strips, so you could probably find the fabrics you need in … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt dragon finger puppet
Vicki from Vicki Brown Designs shares a free pattern for making these cute felt dragon finger puppets. She made a whole stack of them to give as party favors at a Knights and Princesses themed party. They’re hand stitched from … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace cuff t-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add a lace cuff to a long-sleeved t-shirt. It’s a quick, simple addition that turns a plain t-shirt into something a little more special. All you need is needle and thread, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple trinket basket
Keri from Pink Lemonade shows how you can make this simple trinket basket. You can use Christmas-y fabrics to make it part of your holiday décor or gift giving, or just make it up in fabrics you can use year … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls Princess Peasant Top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make her girls Princess Peasant Top. It’s a variation on a basic peasant dress, but with long ruffles sewn into the sleeves and bodice. She gives a link … Read More...
Free pattern: Itty Bitty Sleepy Baby
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for making her Itty Bitty Sleeping Baby doll. The soft and lightly stuffed fabric doll has an embroidered face which is safe for babies and toddlers. The doll is small … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic bookmark with pen pocket
Lorelei Jayne shares a tutorial for making this magnet bookmark with a pen pocket. The bookmark is a slim magnetic clip that wraps around your page. A loop at the side will hold a pen. It takes just two small … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up reusable grocery tote
Jude from Cocojude shows how you can make a reusuable grocery tote that folds up into its own storage pocket. When the tote is tucked inside of the pocket, it’s easy to toss inside a purse or glove compartment so … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your ugly Christmas sweater into an awesome pillow
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows a most awesome use for an ugly Christmas sweater. Turn it into a pillow! Even better, get several Ugly Christmas Sweaters and turn them into a whole collection of Christmas sweater pillows. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered welt pocket
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how to make a zippered welt pocket. It’s not hard to do, and it looks so nice. This style of pocket is particularly nice in the lining of … Read More...