Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can whip up some fun pom pom pillow covers. It’s easy to include pom pom trim when sewing together your pieces. The pom pom trim adds texture and a bit of whimsy … Read More...
Tutorial: How to repair small holes in knit fabric
Agy from Green Issues by Agy shows how you can repair small holes in jersey knit fabrics. You know, those tiny holes that pop up at places where the fabric gets extra wear – at the corners of pockets, in … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped wooden spoons
These fabric wrapped wooden spoons have me thinking of Christmas gifts. A set of these spoons would make such a nice handmade gift! Alice & Lois shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. And yes, they say you … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Kids long sleeve raglan sleeve t-shirt
Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a kids raglan sleeve t-shirt. The long sleeved raglan tee works equally well for boys and girls. The raglan sleeve lends itself well to mixing prints, which is a plus … Read More...
Read my review and giveaway of Playful Hoodies
Looking for some quick Halloween costume ideas? I’ve just posted a review & giveaway for Playful Hoodies: 25 Reinvented Sweatshirts for Dress U
p, for Costumes & Fun by Mary Rasch. Be sure to read all the way to … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bottom reusable market tote
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial at Little House Living showing how you can make a reusable market tote. The leather (or vinyl) at the bottom isn’t just a pretty color blocking design. It also reinforces the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sequin skull t-shirt, no sewing required
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this sequin skull t-shirt with no sewing required. Skulls are obviously fun to wear for Halloween, but they’re fun to wear all year, too. … Read More...
Free pattern: Pumpkin witch legs, plus a printable
Here’s a cute pumpkin project, no carving required. Simply make a pair of witch legs to put under the pumpkin, and tack a sign saying “I’ll get you my pretty” on the front. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY girls leggings for fall layering
Leggings are a girls wardrobe necessity, especially in fall as the temperatures start to drop. You can layer them under shorter skirts and dresses for extra warmth, or for modesty when playing on a playground. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up as a rotary cutter and cutting mat for Halloween
This being a sewing blog, I figure most of our readers will immediately recognize what this Halloween costume is. A rotary cutter and cutting mat! And not just any rotary cutter, an OLFA brand cutter with the signature black … Read More...
Tutorial: Mommy and me tote bags
An from Straight Grain shows how you can make a set of mommy & me tote bags. Everything about the pair of bags is the same – the fabric, the faux leather bottom, the sturdy construction – but one is … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty teapot pincushion
Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making the prettiest teapot pincushion. It’s a squat little teapot, with a handle peeking out from one side and a spout from the other. To make one you’ll need only a fat quarter… Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a girls reversible shrug
Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how you can make a girls reversible shrug. This would make a pretty extra layer over a sleeveless dress. It’s made from knit fabrics, with ties at the front for a closure. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Itsy bitsy no-sew fabric spiders
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these Itsy Bitsy Spiders Halloween decorations. Their bodies are made from Styrofoam and fabric, and their legs from bent wire. You can make them with no sewing required. They’d be … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a fringed leather bag
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how she made this fringed leather bag. It’s a tote style bag covered in rows of long fringe. It’s lined, with a pocket on the inside to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: A royal crown and robe for your pet
Tovah from Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a royal crown and robe for your pet. With the crushed velvet crown and robe, you can dress them up like the royalty you know they are. Both pieces are trimmed … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer sleeve sweater
Arianna from Runway DIY shows how you can DIY a sheer sleeve sweater like this one. When you start with a sweater and a long-sleeved sheer blouse, it’s actually a pretty simple project. Both are easily found at thrift stores. … Read More...
Tutorial: Haunted house applique
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a haunted house applique for a trick or treat bag. She gives a link to a previous tutorial showing how to sew a simple tote bag. Or, if you don’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids Batman and Robin Halloween costumes
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a Robin (as in Batman and Robin) Halloween costume. She shares a free pattern for making the pants, and links to previous tutorials and the Tee … Read More...