Shannon from Very Shannon shares a fantastic sewing tutorial that combines both beauty and function — the Origami Bento Bag! This stylish little fabric purse is made using just three fat quarters, making it the perfect project to dig … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew studded leather belt
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a studded leather belt, no sewing required. It’s an easy project to update your wardrobe. It’s made from a strip of leather with leather studs added … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitty cat purse
Oh my, this kitty cat purse is the cutest thing ever!! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s a flat, round purse made of leather (or faux leather if you prefer) with … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your serger for a quick hem finish
If you own a serger, you can use it to create a quick hem. The serger 
cuts and finished the fabric in one pass. You can also use your serger to simplify a folded up hem to require only one … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor cushions with pom pom ties
A new set of cushions can totally update set of patio chairs. Trade the faded fabric for a bright, happy new print. Sew4Home shows how to make some. Use outdoor fabric so the bright prints will remain bright prints even … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a vintage-inspired cropped sweater top
Colette Patterns posts a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can sew a vintage-inspired cropped sweater top. Sew, not knit. That makes my knitting-challenged self happy! Instead of knitting the sweater, you can sew it out of … Read More...
Tutorial: iPad or tablet case for a guy
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making an iPad (or other tablet) case for a guy. No frills, no flowers, just great details like a leather cover and contrast top stitching. The cover folds … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ribbon headband
Kathryn from The Pickled Herring shows how you can turn a bit of fancy ribbon into a headband. It’s super easy to make, and a good way to show off a fancy ribbon. You’ll only need 15 inches of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little dirndl skirt
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a pretty dirndl skirt for a little girl. The full skirt is gathered on to a flat waistband in the front, but has an elastic waistband in the back for easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric corner bookmark
Read much? This fabric corner bookmark will mark you place when have to put your book down. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s super easy to make and uses 4″ x … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kids
Oliver + S shares a free pattern for their Sunny Day Shorts for kids. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and work for either boys or girls. You can make them plain, or add fun finishing details like patch … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ellie Travel Case
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial for making her Ellie Travel Case. This is such a fun little bag! It’s kind of a cross between a dopp kit and a kicky little tote. Finished dimensions are 7.5″ wide, 7.5″ … Read More...
Winner of Creating PDF Patterns course by Lauren Dahl
I’m happy to post the winner of the giveaway for a free registration to Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale.
If you haven’t yet read my review of this course, go here to … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet petticoat for an 18-inch doll
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to make a petticoat for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll. Using gathered eyelet trim makes this a super fast, super easy project, and the eyelet lace makes such a pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty bias trimmed washcloths from an old towel
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing she makes these pretty bias trimmed washcloths out of an old towel. Homemade bias tape from a print fabric is especially pretty around the edges of the towel washcloths. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ribbon pickup skirt
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how to make this little girl’s skirt with gathered ribbon pickups. The pickups are made with ribbons threaded through casings at the hem, ruching the skirt up and creating a slight scallop to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sheet flower pillow
Linda from Burlap and Blue shows how pretty a flower can be when made up out of vintage sheets. The oversized dimensional flower is sewn to the front of a pillow cover. She shares a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-hour ruffled scarf
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a pretty ruffled scarf. It’s an easy project that you can do in less than an hour. One of these scarves would make a great last minute gift! They’re made with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing smooth curved seams
Preethi from WIDI shows how she creates smooth curved seams. Her tutorial includes how to sew the curves, and then how to clip and notch the seam allowances so there’s no pulling or points on a turned curve. Her tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Revamp a folding chair with a new fabric seat and back
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how she created a new seat and back for a child’s folding chair. The one she made will be a birthday present for her 2 year old … Read More...