Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for making this little girls fur vest. It’s the perfect extra layer for fall weather. For casual days, layer it over a t-shirt. It can also go dressy if you layer it … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow
Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Ironing Board Cover
Ironing boards take a lot of heat. Over time, it’ll begin to show on your ironing board cover in the form of areas of browned fabric. It’s actually fairly easy to make a new cover for your ironing board, and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY reversible head wrap
LaTonya from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a reversible head wrap. Making it reversible gives you two looks from one head wrap, and it’s also a fast way to finishing the long edges. You’ll need 62″ of … Read More...
Tutorial: 6-Pocket Tote
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make her 6 Pocket Tote. It’s made from three coordinating fabric prints – 2 for the outside and 1 for the lining. There are three pockets on each side, for … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Knotted pass through baby bib
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making this baby bib with a pass-through knot closure. They look like the ends are tied together in a knot, but actually just one of the ends is tied in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt pattern alteration to add to hip but maintain the waist
What do you do when you need to add width to a skirt pattern, but just at the hip? Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows the pattern alteration to do just that, adding extra width at the hip but maintaining … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted canvas car organizers
Alisa Burke’s signature style is wildly beautiful with layers of color and bold graphics. With her painted canvas car storage bags, she makes controlling car clutter a work of art. She also shares a tutorial showing how you can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl hand puppets
Charming Doodle shares a free pattern for making an owl hand puppet. They’re super easy to make, and so much fun for kids to play with! Vary the fabrics and colors to give each his own personality. Once you master … Read More...
Tutorial: Stroller-friendly diaper bag
Georgia at More Like Home shares a tutorial for making a stroller-friendly diaper bag. This bag is amazing, y’all! It’s a roomy messenger style bag that can carry all your baby essentials. It’s packed with pockets to keep things organized, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fall fabric rag wreath
If you’re looking for an easy but cute way to decorate for the fall, look not further than this fall fabric rag wreath. Michelle from Find It Make It Love It shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Two headbands from one neck tie
Jen from Sea Lo Que Sea shows how you can make headbands out of old neck ties. In fact, you can make two headbands plus a removable bow embellishment out of one neck tie and a bit of elastic. Ties … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy vintage lace tank top restyle
At I Always Pick the Thimble, you can see how a strip of vintage lace is all you need to update a plain tank. This would also work with a t-shirt or even a sweatshirt or boxy sweater for colder … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy cosmetic bag
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make this boxy cosmetic bag. Fusible webbing between the outer layer and the lining gives the bag body so it holds its boxy shape. Pull tabs at either end make it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sketched patches for a shirt or bag
These sketched patches are a cool accent for a shirt or jacket, or maybe even a backpack. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make them. Fabric markers make it … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Sunshine Softie
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making her Sunshine Softie. Sewn from fleece, it’s soft for babies and toddlers to snuggle. The triangle rays around the edge are easy for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern DIY Locker Rug
My daughter is in 5th grade this year! It’s her last year in elementary school – and her first year to have a locker. This is a big deal for a 10 year old. So of course on our … Read More...
Tutorial: Companion Pouches, a bag you can customize on the fly
I may have several purses in my closet, but really I’m a one bag girl. I’m never actually going to take the time to switch all my stuff from one purse to another, just because the new bag will match … Read More...
Free pattern: Bias trim tank top
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this bias trimmed tank top. If it looks familiar to you, you might be remembering it from a post of hers last week with a pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Size up a too-small shirt
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing what to do when a shirt fits just a little bit too snugly. With a bit of creativity, you can add the extra that you need to make the … Read More...