In theory, a button and buttonhole is a simple closure. Just a hole in the fabric and button to pass through, right? But it’s never that simple. You have to get them sized right, and covered evenly with stitches, and … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-shirt cinch backpack
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how you can turn a couple of t-shirts into a cute backpack. She uses two shirts for each bag to yield enough fabric for a lining. All of the fabric you need … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace top with exposed zipper
Alexia from Author of Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this lace top with an exposed zipper. It’s a beautiful top for spring!! The lining is sewn together with the lace so it … Read More...
Free pattern: Long arm oven mitts
Somehow I’ve collected quite a few cute oven mitts, most of them with kitties printed on them. I want to love them, but the oven mitts I actually use are a rather plain pair that reach longer down my arms. … Read More...
Make A Embroidery hoop headband organizer
This embroidery hoop headband organizer will help bring order to a jumbled pile of headbands. The covered hoop hangs on the wall, with a length of ribbon hanging below. The ribbon has pockets sewn across it to hold headbands. Lauren … Read More...
Read my review of At Home With Modern June and enter the giveaway
I have a review and giveaway of At Home With Modern June
by Kelly McCants in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review and leave a comment on that post to get entered to win a copy of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked gathered skirt
Liz from Simple Simon and Co. shares a tutorial for making a gathered skirt with pintuck detail around the hem. With a simple elastic casing waistband, it’s a quick skirt to sew. The pintucks are a pretty detail and will … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible fabric storage baskets
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these fun fabric storage baskets. They’re reversible so there are two possible looks for each basket. Plus, there aren’t any exposed seams showing on the inside of the basket. Use them … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom Pom Pillowcase Dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs at SNAP! with a tutorial showing how to make this Pom Pom Pillowcase Dress. Pillowcases are generally to find, and it only takes a few steps to turn it into a dress. The … Read More...
Get a peek into the sewing pattern design process
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to produce a sewing pattern, check out this post by Deby from So Sew Easy. She shows the evolution of her Carry All Bag pattern as it moves through the different stages of … Read More...
Tutorial: Trendy oversized jacket refashioned from a man’s coat
Anna from Plan B shows how she refashions a thrifted man’s coat into an oversized jacket for herself. She kept most of the volume of the large jacket, but slimmed down and shortened the sleeves so they would fit. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Lidded picnic basket
Nothing says springtime at the park better than a lidded picnic basket. Laura from Over The Apple Tree shows how you can make one using a thrifted basket with an open top. She created the hinged double lid out of … Read More...
Tutorial: The Scarlett Flower
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free downloadable tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous fabric flower. She calls it The Scarlett Flower and it’s made from pointed petals sewn from dressy fabrics, layered up and embellished in the center … Read More...
Tutorial: High chair back cushion
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a cushion for a high chair seat. A pocket at the top of the cushion fits over the back of the seat so it’s easy to put on and take … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed fringe dress from two t-shirts
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make this fringed dress out of two t-shirts. The neck of one shirt becomes the fringed collar and hem, while the second shirt becomes the body … Read More...
Tutorial: Dino spike hoodie
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shows how to add some RAWR to a child’s hoodie with these felt dinosaur spikes. Her tutorial is part of the Calling All Kids series hosted by Alida from Alida Makes. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Weighted cube door stop
Sew4Home shows how to make this weighted cube door stop to prop your doors open on warm spring and summer days. When the weather cools off, you can fold this baby flat for storage because the filling is easily removed … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line tartan skirt
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how you can make an A-line tartan skirt like this one. It’s super cute out of tartan, but this would be pretty out of other fabric designs, too. Her photo tutorial shows how to draft … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring shoulder bag
Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial for this drawstring shoulder bag. She created the bag for those times when she had more to carry with her than what her regular handbag would hold. It’s a roomy drawstring bag, … Read More...
Free pattern: Scottie dog and lamb softies
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a free reprint of a vintage pattern for making these Scottie dog and lamb softies. They are both so cute!! The little tail on the Scottie dog slays me! It looks like he’s got a little … Read More...