There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY round mouse pad using a cake board
Alicia and Geneane from Spark & Chemistry show how you can make this circle mouse pad, no sewing required. The base is a cake board, those circles of cardboard you find in the cake decorating aisle of the craft store. … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon bodice
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty woven ribbon detail for a bodice. The strips of ribbon are woven through buttonholes sewn in to the base fabric. She shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage serape jean jacket
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow how you can use a vintage serape to add a splash of color to a plain denim jacket. The serape’s fringe becomes a fun detail on the back yoke of … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple reusable snack bags
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Several ways to sew a ruffle
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight knit receiving blanket with contrast binding
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a receiving blanket from knit fabric. It’s a lightweight blanket, made from a single layer of knit fabric. Bright binding adds a punch of color. The rounded corners are … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple reversible placemat
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a simple reversible placemat you can use to freshen up your spring table. They’re super fast to make when you use double-sided quilted fabric. You can make 4 placemats from a yard of … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Minky crocodile softie
Head over to Sew4Home for a free pattern for making this super cute stuffed crocodile. Look at all his sharp teeth! Luckily, they’re not sharp at all and this guy is totally huggable. He’s made from a soft Minky dot … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered cuff bracelet
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to make this pretty fabric covered cuff. She uses a purchased cuff blank and sews a fabric covering for it. It takes very little fabric, making this a fun scrap pin project. You can … Read More...
Tips for sewing on denim and cutting jeans pattern pieces
Do you dream of sewing your own jeans? A pair of jeans made to fit your body. Melissa from Melly Sews and Sabra from Sew a Straight Line have teamed up to bring you I Dream of Jean-ie series that … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin St. Patrick’s Day outfit for little girls
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shows how she created this sparkly sequined St. Patrick’s Day outfit for her young daughter. It’s a sequin trimmed onesie paired with a layered skirt made from the same sparkle fabric. It’s a little late … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Kid Sized School Lunch Bag
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird baby mobile, no sewing required
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for making this bird mobile for a baby’s room, no sewing required. She used felt to make the birdies and assembled it with hot glue. If you have a sewing machine, … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern faux chenille pillow
I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and … Read More...
Tutorial: Phus Phus Skirt with a flat front waistband and elastic back
Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Phus Phus Skirt, a gathered skirt with a flat waistband in the front and an elastic casing waistband in the back. The stretchy back waistband makes it easy to put on and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover
Josie from Sew For Soul shows how to make this cute fabric notepad cover. Her cutting dimensions will make a cover for an A7 sized notepad (roughly 3″ x 4″). You can easily change up the dimensions to make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas Bucket Tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make their Canvas Bucket Tote. It’s a roomy bag, measuring in at 12″ wide x 14″ high x 6″ deep. An adjustable strap can be lengthened to carry the bag cross body, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible fabric napkins
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how you can make a reversible fabric napkin. They’re super quick to sew up because there’s no need to hem the squares. By making them reversible, the raw edges get turned to the inside between … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered skirt with a stamped geometric design
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how she made this layered skirt with a stamped geometric print for her daughter. She shows how she created the geometric print itself, using stamps she made from craft foam. She used scraps of … Read More...