Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make this Drum Floor Pouf. It functions as a footstool or extra seating, and it also happens to look really cool. You can make one out of your favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY long arm gloves to keep the cold out
My favorite winter gloves are always ones with long arms on them so the cold doesn’t creep in at my wrists. They’re not always easy to find in styles I like, though. The Selfish Seamstress shows an easy solution, adding … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Child’s basic long-sleeved t-shirt
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for a child’s long-sleeved t-shirt. It’s a basic tee with a round neck and set in sleeves. The pattern comes in one size (size 104 / EU 3 – 4 years / US 4Y). … Read More...
Free pattern: Sock lion
Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock lion softie. Lions are supposed to be fierce, but this guy is straight up cute with his wide eyes and fluffy yarn mane. He also has a tuft of yarn … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart argyle applique
Christine from Heidi & Finn shows how to make this cute heart argyle applique design. The heart design is cute for Valentine’s Day, but hearts are also cute for year-round wear so you’d get plenty of wearing time out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather heart pockets
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to add leather heart pockets to a garment. She added the heart-shaped pockets to some simple A-line dresses. They’d also be cute on skirts, or as back pockets on a pair of pants. Add … Read More...
Tutorial: Twill tape tote bag
Jill from Made with Moxie guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Twill Tape Tote. It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec weight fabric for the outside and lined with a quilting weight … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuddle Floor Pillows
Veronica from sewVery shares a tutorial for making a Cuddle fabric floor pillow. The big boxy pillows are perfect for lounging on the floor for TV or playtime. She makes them in two parts: an inner pillow form and an … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Toddler ruffle edge jumper dress
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this ruffle edge jumper dress in toddler sizes. It’s a simple A-line sleeveless dress, with ruffles finishing off the hem and neck line. Wear it in the winter layered … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed Valentine hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this super cute Valentine’s Day hoop art. It has a retro vibe, with felt hearts and plenty of pom poms. Mini pom pom trim outlines a felt heart, and a larger yarn… Read More...
Tutorial: Hot air balloon applique pillow
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shows how she made this throw pillow with a whimsical, scrappy hot air balloon scene. She uses fabric scraps and fusible webbing applique to make the balloons, and free motion stitching to outline and add … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl tote with door hinge corners
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes uses some unusual hardware on this vinyl tote he made. It’s actual hardware, like from the hardware store. More specifically, a door hinge. Love!! It took some experimenting for him to figure out the … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded calculator pouch
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how she made this padded calculator case for the calculators her kids have to bring to school. The padding will help protect it from bumps, and a zippered top makes sure it doesn’t spill … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy embroidered edge bed sheets
Stef from Girl. Inpsired. shares a neat idea for dressing up a plain set of sheets. She uses a decorative stitch on her sewing machine to add a contrast embroidered edge to the sheets and pillowcases. It’s a quick project … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper
An invisible zipper isn’t as hard as what you think to install, especially if you use a special invisible zipper foot. Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to do it in a step-by-step tutorial. The invisible zipper foot keeps her … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt phone sleeve
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page or play food
Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea light base pincushions
Karen from I Always Pick the Thimble shows how to make a pretty little pincushion out of a fun cotton print and a tea light candle base. A little embroidery in the center of the fabric makes them even prettier. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintagey pillow with a fabric rose heart
Jessica from Sweet Briar Sisters shows how to make this gorgeous pillow with a heart made of dimensional fabric flowers. The muted palette and the rolled fabric roses (with pearl centers, sigh..) give it a lovely vintagey look. Make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make … Read More...