An from StraightGrain shows how you can make a set of fabric cut-out napkin rings. She used a star but you can use any simple shape. Depending on the shape you use, you could make them for any holiday or … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front gathered skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. In the back, the waistband is an elastic casing, which means there’s no need for a zipper or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt owl garland
Amber from Hillside Momma shows how you can make a cute owl garland like this one, with no sewing required. The owls would be cute for fall and Halloween decoration. There’s no sewing required because they’re made from felt. You … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby changing mat that folds to a clutch or satchel
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making a travel baby changing mat that folds into either a clutch or a satchel. The changing mat has pockets on either side to hold a pack of wipes and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur lined infinity scarf
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this cozy fur lined infinity scarf. The fur lining is soft against your skin, and will be warm and cozy during the cold … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt pumpkin coasters
Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how you can sew up a set of cute felt pumpkin coasters. They’re easy to make, and a quick project, too. She made them for Halloween but they’d actually work for all the way through … Read More...
Tutorial: Sea creature bath mitts
Kimberly from Bugaboo, Mini, Pip, Mr, & Me shows how you can make these sea creature bath mitt puppets.They’ll make bath time fun for your young child, but they’re also functional as bath mitts since they’re made from hand towels … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided cord basket
Rubyellen from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a braided cord basket. Three strands of cord are braided together and then stitched together with your sewing machine to form a pretty basket. They can be used for all … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a sturdy but inexpensive hoop skirt
If your Halloween costume includes an old-timey big poofy skirt, a hoop skirt might be the right underlayer to give it the “poof” it needs. But try to find one you can purchase. Ha! You’ll need to DIY that, and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew faux fur pumpkin
Bre from Brepurposed shows how you can make this awesome faux fur pumpkin, with no sewing required. They’re actually made from craft store foam pumpkins, which she covers with the faux fur. The way she covers them creates the ridges … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible 1-Hour Tote
If you’ve got 1 hour and the supplies, you’ve got what you need to make a smart tote like this one. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s just the right size to use … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a Bat Girl cape
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show shares a tutorial for making a Bat Girl cape. You’ll need a basic cape pattern for this costume. She uses the Amelie Cape by Amelie & Atticus, but if you have another cape … Read More...
Tutorial: Blazer to coat dress refashion
Mark Montano shows how can transform a plain blazer into a lace trimmed coat dress. It’s a clever refashion that uses lace as a decorative element and also as camouflage where other fabric was pieced in. Individual motifs from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt. The semi-circle shape of the skirt creates a flattering silhouette, fitting close at the waist and flaring out from the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY duvet cover
Jennie from Coral & Co. shows how you can make your own duvet cover. It’s not hard to do; it’s essentially a giant pillow cover that fits over a comforter or duvet insert. And making one yourself gives you a … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringed toddler boots
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making the cutest fringed toddler boots. They’re tall boots, coming up over the ankle and probably midway up the shin, with long fringe around the top. You can make them … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt eyeball coasters
These eyeball coasters would make cute partyware for a Halloween party! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. They’re made from felt, but covered in a fusible vinyl so they’re waterproof. … Read More...
Free pattern: Wool patchwork cat softie
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this adorable cat softie. The kitty softie is made from a mix of felted wool scraps that have been overdyed to match. The wool felt is a good choice for a … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute grocery bag holder
Overrun with those plastic grocery sacks? Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a grocery bag holder. It’s amazing how many plastic bags you can shove inside one of these holders! And then, when you need … Read More...
Tutorial: Tasseled chiffon scarf
Sew4Home shows how you can make this lovely tasseled chiffon scarf. You can find chiffon in a wide range of colors prints. You could also use a lightweight jersey knit. The black & white geometric they used has personality but … Read More...