I’ve got a review of The Magic Pattern Book by Amy Barickman over in our Giveaways section. I filed it there because there’s a giveaway at the end! So go read my review and then enter the giveaway while you’re … Read More...
Inspiration: The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume
Joy from xoxo Grandma tells how she made this Very Hungry Caterpillar costume for her granddaughter. It’s her response to the Signature Style sew-along theme for Project Run and Play. It’s based on a dress pattern, with elastic added to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted square pincushion
A Cup of Thuy shows how you can make a pretty little tufted cushion to hold your pins and needles. It’s a square cushion with boxed sides, tufted in the middle with a covered button. They’re elegant from a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls triple layer ruffle skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one from a woven or a knit fabric. She used a corduroy for the one she made, which gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique leather pouch
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a reverse applique leather pouch. The small leather or vinyl pouches have a simple tab closure and are lined with a cotton fabric. … Read More...
Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet
Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how an old wallet can become a new purse and a pair of shoes for a doll. She also shares a free pattern for making them. They’re both simple patterns and quick to sew. The … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves
Melisa from Ain’t That The Berries shows how she makes scrap fabric leaves, with no sewing required. She uses glue to stiffen the fabric so you don’t end up with floppy leaves. She scattered them across a table runner, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Seam allowance direction does matter
Seam allowances might just seem like they’re just hanging out there on the inside of your garment, but the direction you press them really does matter. Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style demonstrates with a gathered sleeve cap. With … Read More...
Free pattern: Minnie Mouse birthday dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this little girls Minnie Mouse birthday dress. She made it as a special birthday present for her niece, who was having a Minnie Mouse themed birthday … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled end table runner
Sew4Home shows how you can make this ruffled end table runner. You can make it for any length of table. It has a home décor weight print for the length of the runner, and then two tiers of ruffles from … Read More...
Tutorial: Slashed reverse applique to cover up ugly t-shirt graphics
I smell a cover-up with this project. But that’s not a bad thing, because this project is all about covering up an ugly t-shirt graphic with a much cooler slashed applique. Lisa from Cuccicuccicoo shares a tutorialshowing how to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cardigan using a t-shirt pattern
Alli from B.Yazoo blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how you can make a cardigan out of the Tumble Tee pattern. Cardigans are a lightweight extra layer for fall weather, especially nice for kids to wear when … Read More...
Tutorial: Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make Pac-Man and ghost Halloween costumes. Wokka, wokka, wokka… They’re quick and easy to make from felt. If your family does themed costumes, this would make a fun … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Witch silhouette Halloween pillow
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making this witch silhouette Halloween pillow. The silhouette on a white oval background looks like old timey cut paper silhouettes, or perhaps even a cameo. She includes a template for … Read More...
Tutorial: Add piping when making a bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial showing how you can add piping when sewing a bag. The piping adds a pretty finish to your seams and shows off the lines of your bag. Her tutorial shows how to make … Read More...
Help a girl out with some sewing research?
Ruth from Cut the Cloth plans on doing academic research on the home sewing industry for her final year in university. The title of her planned research is A Social Study of Sewing Patterns. Problem is, there’s actually not … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween bean bags for carnival games
Steph from Crafting in the Rain shows how you can make a set of Halloween bean bags. They’d be perfect if you’re signed up to make a game for a school or church Halloween carnival. She includes some suggestions for … Read More...
Sewing for tweens with vintage patterns
Tweens are a hard group to sew for. It can be difficult to strike the right balance between styles that appeal to the kid in them but don’t make them feel like babies. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. suggests … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute cat pencil pouch
This cute cat pencil pouch combines two of my favorite things – cats and school supplies. Our sister site CraftBits shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. One end of the round pencil pouch is the kitty’s face, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tortilla warmer
Whether it’s taco night or garlic bean burritos or fajitas, some form of southwest style food is on our menu at least once a week. And if the meal involves tortillas, we always warm them up first. Renee from The … Read More...