Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a throw pillow with pockets to hold your remotes. On the front, it’s a pretty throw pillow for your sofa. On the back, there are several pockets to hold various remotes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing smooth curves and crisp corners
If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a … Read More...
Free pattern: Raglan sleeve tunic top for kids
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a child’s raglan sleeve tunic top. I’m loving the sequin fabric she used! It’s sparkly and sporty at the same time. Her pattern comes in child … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute felt iPad sleeve
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Bow Zippered Wallet
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make her Big Bow Zippered Wallet. It’s just what the name suggests – a small zippered pouch embellished with a big fabric bow. It’s just big enough to hold a phone, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chain embellished blazer
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shows how she embellished the lapels of a blazer with rows of chain. The look is inspired by a Rachel Roy jacket she saw. The chain is all stitched down by hand, so you might … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon wrapped pattern weights
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a set of ribbon wrapped pattern weights. Her post is part of the “What I wish had known when I started sewing…” series by Simple Simon and Co. I … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Plantain t-shirt
Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickest Toddler Play Dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read More...
Laurwyn reflects on sewing and body image
There is nothing like going shopping for pants or bathing suits to make me feel like a big, misshapen blob. It’s hard not to internalize when what is being sold is not shaped or sized to flatter your body. Laurwyn … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini sewing notions keeper
Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but … Read More...
Sally Ann shows the parts of a sewing machine
You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled, … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky and velvet throw blanket
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding … Read More...
Tutorial: Cords To Go Pocket
Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this … Read More...
Free pattern: Groundhog softie, with a shadow
Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow
Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Finish a waist seam with bias tape
Anna from Paunnet shares a tutorial showing how to use bias tape to finish the waist seam on a dress. The bias tape will cover the raw edges for smoother finish. And you’ll trim off some of the allowance so … Read More...