Elaine Schmidt shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make a fancy ribbon cockade. Bits of ribbon are folded, stitched, and layered to make this gorgeous medallion, an explosion of color and print. The design is featured on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Toothless the Dragon hooded towel
Sarah from Bombshell Bling shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how to make a Toothless the Dragon hooded towel. Those who have seen the movie How To Train Your Dragon will recognize the Toothless character right away. (My … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts
Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges. But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge. I love this idea!! The thin line of color around the hems … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt piggy bank
Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can make a felt version of the classic piggy bank. It’s small enough to drop in your purse to collect loose change. It would also make a cute way to present … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple ruffle curtains
Bobbie from A Vision to Remember shows how you can make these super simple ruffle curtains. She uses pre-ruffled fabric so you won’t be basting and pulling miles of fabric to make the ruffles. And, the ruffled fabric won’t fray … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hand beaded accents
Beaded accents are a lovely – and sparkly – finish for your handmade garments. They’re also a beautiful detail to add to home dec projects like throw pillows, or even the outside of a handmade purse. Tova from Professor Pincushion … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s double ruffle capri pants
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making these double ruffle capris. Actually, it’s a pattern hack from a previously published free pattern. She uses the flounce capri legging pattern (link in her post), … Read More...
Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag
Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read More...
Tutorial: Carry It All Tote Bag
I bet you can figure out why Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns calls this her Carry It All Tote. She made it to carry to SNAP conference earlier this year, but not that summer’s here she’s figured … Read More...
Free pattern: Moo Skirt for 18″ dolls
Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares a free pattern for making a Moo Skirt to fit an 18″ doll. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an optional contrast band at the hem. It’s just like the girl-sized Moo Skirt that … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy outdoor pillow, with three options for stuffing
Pillows can do wonders to make an outdoor living space more inviting. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make an outdoor pillow with a simple envelope closure, and gives three options for a stuffing that will hold up … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed kimono cardigan
A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this fringed kimono cardigan, with no sewing required. The kimono is made from a large, flowy scarf. And instead of stitches, you’ll use brads to attach the fringe and close … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy tea towel table runner
Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
These sewing paper dolls by Melissa from EcoArmoire are an excellent quiet time activity for kids – and they also help young hands master the basics of hand sewing. The dolls’ clothes are made of fabric (laminted) and sewn on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to … Read More...
Tutorial: Yo yo fabric weights
If you don’t already use pattern weights to keep your sewing pattern in place while cutting it from fabric, you really should give them a try. They are so much faster to use than pins! Michaela from Covered in … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt with built in shorts
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern for making a girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt. It’s a short knit skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so there’s no worry about panties showing even when turning flips on the monkey … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Duffel Bag
This Ruffle Duffel bag by Rach from Family Ever After is both pretty and practical! She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make it. The laminated cotton is sturdy and also wipes clean easily. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Camper Water Bottle Holder
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her for making her Little Camper Water Bottle Holder. She designed the water bottle holder for her son to carry to day camp, so he … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew punch dot leather glasses case
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make this punch dot leather glasses case, with no sewing required. The punched polka dot pattern on the flap is a fun, modern detail. She uses glue to hold the sides … Read More...