Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats to brighten up your dining table. They’re made from two coordinating and brightly patterned prints. They’re pieced with a wide stripe at the bottom and accented with contrast hand stitching. For … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace flutter sleeve
Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a lace flutter sleeve. She shows it as a variation on their School Bus T-Shirt, but this will work with any basic t-shirt pattern. It would also be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead bracelet
The beads on this bracelet are made of rolled up fabric scraps. Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Henry Happened showing how to make them. The raw edge fabric beads make a cool, boho style bracelet. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Little kid’s art smock
Art is messy, especially when small hands create that art. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a little kid’s art smock to protect their clothes when they’re getting their creative … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple boxy sewing machine cover
Janice from Maddie Moes shows how she made a cover for her daughter’s sewing machine. It’s a simple boxy cover that can be placed over the sewing machine to protect it from dust when not in use. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Use an overcasting stitch to finish your seam allowances
An overcast stitch is a quick way to finish your seam allowances. It’s similar to a zig zag stitch, but the finish is neater than what you get with a zig zag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to … Read More...
Free pattern: Stuffed felt flamingo faux taxidermy
Veva from My White Idea guest blogs at 2nd Funniest Thing with showing how to make this stuffed felt flamingo taxidermy head. How cute would this be mounted on a candy colored plaque? I think I might need to make … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute drop waist dress
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a drop waist dress. It’s a quick easy project, one she says can be done in just 30 minutes. The top of the dress is simply a loose fitting purchased top, … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor tablecloth with weighted corners
Sew4Home shows how to make this tablecloth for your patio or outdoor table. It’s made from outdoor fabrics stand up to the elements. Pockets sewn in the corners hold weights to keep it from blowing away. When you need to … Read More...
Tutorial: The Double “Doodie” Bag
Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make her Double “Doodie” Bag. It’s a large flat pouch that holds a changing pad, a couple of diapers, and a pack of wipes. Even … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered crochet skirt
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this pretty layered crochet skirt. The top layer is a crocheted fabric, with a contrast solid for the lining. You won’t need a pattern to make it. She shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: House pillow
This house shaped pillow makes such a fun accent! It would be cute in a playroom or a child’s bedroom. Creative Bug shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You can customize the house with windows, doors, plantings, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Setting metal snaps for baby bibs and more
Snaps make a convenient closure for a baby bib, and that’s important when you’re trying to get a bib around a squirmy baby. Snaps
are also a convenient closure for other sewn items. They make great closures for wrist cuffs, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
The Sewing Dork shows how you can make a set of fabric bowl covers to use in place of plastic wrap. Unlike plastic wrap that sees just one use before getting tossed, these fabric covers can be washed and reused … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Tote Bag
This Summer Tote by Amber from Crazy Little Projects is made from bright, sunny fabrics and has plenty of room to carry around summertime essentials. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. She shows it with a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Draft a men’s loose fitting shorts pattern
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts. You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit. Once you … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll’s layered trims skirt
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can use fancy trims to make a doll’s layered skirt. The layers of fringed, pleated, or scalloped trim make the skirts extra pretty, but it’s actually a very simple skirt to … Read More...
Tutorial: Double zippered pouch with two compartments
Fili & Lino show how to make a double zippered pouch with two compartments inside. Each of the zippers across the top opens a different compartment. The divider is sewn into the top so the two sections are completely separate. … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre dip dye
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted scissors case
Dawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case. The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors. You can make it from two 5″ … Read More...