Holly from McCall Manor shares a tutorial for making a flanged outdoor pillow. The flange creates a subtle but elegant frame around the pillow. It’s also a surprisingly easy design element to add to a pillow. This same style of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fox applique zippered diaper clutch
Alicia from Two Kids and a Blog shows how you can make a zippered diaper clutch with a cute fox applique. The fox applique reminds me of tangrams I used to play with in gradeschool, with pictures built from basic … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers 2 ways
The benefit of making your pillows with removable covers & inserts is that you can get a whole new look for the pillow by just switching out the cover. And a zipper makes an neat closure for a removable pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy glitter bow headbands
These glitter bow headbands are such pretty hair accessories for little girls! Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for how to make them. They’re quick and fun to make. You can use scraps of tulle and ribbon and lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pinch pouch pencil case
Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make an easy pinch pouch pencil case. The pinch frame is actually made out of metal measuring tape. I’ve never made this kind of pouch … Read More...
Video tutorial: Tuft your couch cushions
Feel like there’s just something missing from your couch? Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how you can add tufting to your cushions. This one addition packs a lot of style punch! She made covered buttons that matched her IKEA … Read More...
Tutorial: Women’s tops refashioned into a child’s tunic and leggings
Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook took an embellished tank and a long sleeved top and turned it into the cutest outfit for her 5 year old daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pineapple or watermelon felt purse
Angie at Little Inspiration shows how you can make a pineapple or watermelon felt purse, with no sewing required. The small bags are just the right size for a little girl to carry, and the watermelon and pineapple are popular … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 pocket reusable snack bag
Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a reusable snack bag with a divider on the inside that divides the bag into 2 pockets. Pack a sammie and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pleated knit skirt
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a pleated knit skirt. It’s an easy skirt to sew and you can make it to fit your measurements. Because the fabric stretches, there’s no need for a zipper or other closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued & piped throw pillow
Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how you can make an appliqued and piped throw pillow like this one. You can applique any design you can dream up, though I think the little vintage camper applique that made is super … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids activity bag with Velcro sides
The design of this kids activity bag is genius. It may look like a regular tote, but regular totes don’t have Velcro in the side seams so they can open up all the way. Marni from Haberdashery Fun designed the … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy sew summer shorts for an American Girl doll
Sew Adollable shares a free pattern for making a pair of summer shorts for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. They’re easy to sew up, and quick, too. She says it takes her just 30 minutes to make them. … Read More...
Tutorial: Double sided oilcloth picnic tablecloth
As the weather starts to cool, picnics in the park are once again a possibility. Cover those concrete (and often dirty) picnic tables at parks and campgrounds with this picnic tablecloth. Melanie from Artzy Creations shows how you can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Zipper Top Tote
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to make this smart and chic Zipper Top Tote. It’s a great everyday bag, measuring 12″ wide x 15″ tall. There’s a wide zippered pocket on the outside, and a slip … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY knit fabric headwrap
A wide headwrap makes quick styling, especially on a bad hair day. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial showing how you can make a wide headwrap out of knit fabric. The stretch of the fabric will keep it snug … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s nightgown
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s knit nightgown. She made the one you see here as a special gift for her daughter to wear when visiting her cousins. Her tutorial … Read More...
Free pattern: Apple softie
Amy at Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this apple softie. There’s a pocket across the front that can hold a note and maybe a small gift. How about some packets of apple cider mix? It would also … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple fabric wallet
Caila from Caila Made shares a tutorial at Sew in Love, the blog for Benartex fabrics, showing how you can make a simple fabric wallet. The one she made is a back-to-school gift for her son. Inside the wallet are … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered mouse pad
There’s no reason to have an ugly mouse pad at your desk. Cover that baby with fabric and make it pretty!! Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how to do it. It’s super fast, super easy, and requires no sewing. … Read More...