When my daughter was little, adjustable waistbands were a must for any pair of pants she owned. The ability to adjust the waistband as she grew could often give us another season or two before she truly outgrew them. Emily … Read More...
DIY Yarn Hair Hats for Halloween – Tutorial
These DIY yarn hair hats are great for Halloween costumes and dress-up! Unlike store-bought wigs that tend to be scratchy and uncomfortable, these yarn hats are easy to wear. Just put on the hat and you’ve got a head full … Read More...
Spiderweb Halloween Pillow – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Normally I try very hard to avoid spiders, but this spiderweb Halloween pillow is so cute for your Halloween decor! Beth at The Renegade Seamstress has a DIY sewing tutorial and video showing how you can make one. Her … Read More...
DIY Sock Monkeys
Learn how to make a sock monkey that your kids will go crazy for with the help of this free sewing pattern and video tutorial! These toys are cute, unique, and colorful, and because of that, most children fall … Read More...
DIY Face Mask Pouch – Free Sewing Pattern
Keep a face mask handy (and clean!) with this face mask zipper pouch! Just put a mask in the pouch and toss it in your purse, so you’ve always got a mask when you need one. Petro from Easy Peasy … Read More...
Lobster Costume from a Hoodie – DIY Sewing Tutorial
I am loving this DIY lobster costume that Heather Handmade created! Believe it or not, it’s actually an easy sewing project! She has a tutorial showing how she created this awesome lobster costume from a hoodie and some craft felt.… Read More...
DIY Hanging Kitchen Towel – Sewing Tutorial
Make a DIY hanging kitchen towel with potholder fast and easy with the help of this tutorial. Hanging kitchen towels are ideal for everyone who likes to cook and needs to have a towel ready for wiping hands or grabbing … Read More...
Twist Front Halter Top – Free Sewing Pattern
This twist front halter top is a great top for when you want to be a little more dressed up. You can get the free sewing pattern from So Sew Easy. The twist neck halter and keyhole front are … Read More...
Fleece Cat Softie with Halloween Costumes Sewing Pattern
This cute kitty sewing pattern includes instructions and pattern pieces to make the a plush cat and her two Halloween costumes. Costumes include a ghost and a pumpkin. Young kids will have fun playing with the cat softie and choosing … Read More...
Braided Edge Fleece Blanket – Easy Sewing Tutorial
This braided edge fleece blanket
is perfect for snuggling under on cool nights! Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make it. It’s made from two layers of fleece so it’s good and warm. It’s an easy … Read More...
Felt Candy Corn Pennants – DIY Sewing Tutorial
These little felt candy corn pennants would be so cute on a wreath! They’d also be adorable on wooden sticks as plant stakes or peeking out from a Halloween decor display. You can find a tutorial for making over at … Read More...
How to Load a Bobbin in a Sewing Machine
Correct bobbin insertion is crucial to successful sewing. It’s also one of the more intimidating things for a beginning sewist to learn. This tutorial (with video) from Cucicucicoo shows all the steps to correctly load the bobbin in top load … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Halloween Costume – Sewing Tutorial
This DIY cupcake Halloween costume is easy to make and sooo cute! Heather Handmade shows how to make it. I looove the sprinkles made from felt balls! She was able to make the whole costume using items she already had … Read More...
Starfish Felt Fishing Game – Free Sewing Pattern
Grab the free sewing pattern for this adorable starfish felt fishing game! The Fishing For Stars pattern is by Oh Honey Child and is available on the Benzie Design website. The game includes a wooden fishing pole and some … Read More...
Women’s Loose Fit Knit Shirt for Fall – Free Sewing Pattern
Fall weather always has me looking for soft, comfortable things to wear. Emily at Life Sew Savory shows you can sew a loose fit knit shirt that’s super comfy for fall! It has drop sleeves and a yoke so you … Read More...
Add a Phone Pocket to Leggings – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Whether it’s a walk around the block or biking in the park, whenever you’re exercising outside your home, you’ll probably have your phone and keys with you. But where to put them while you’re exercising? It’s not exactly convenient to … Read More...
Easy Christmas Tree Napkins DIY Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to make Christmas Tree napkins and upgrade your Christmas Eve dinner table decorating game with them. Everyone loves seeing tree shaped napkins next to their plate at Christmas time. They love getting them as presents even more, which … Read More...
Nautical Expandable Tote Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
This expandable tote bag has extra space when you need it! So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Snaps
at the sides give a slimmer profile, but you can unsnap them when you … Read More...
How to Wind a Bobbin – Sewing Tutorial
Knowing how to wind a bobbin
on a sewing machine is very important for successful sewing. This sewing lesson by Lisa of Cucicucicoo shows the process of winding a bobbin on two different machines. Video tutorial included plus a useful … Read More...
Werewolf Costume for a Dog – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Dress your dog up as a werewolf this Halloween! Heather Handmade shows how you can easily create a DIY werewolf costume from an upcycled shirt and a bit of denim. And though werewolves are supposed to be scary, this werewolf … Read More...