Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a felt witch hat in any size. Need it in an adult size? You can do it. Need one in a kid or toddler size? You can do that, too. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY trouser overalls
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a pair of overalls by adding a bib to a pair of pants. Her DIY overalls are far more sophisticated than their denim cousins. She uses a pair of black trousers and … Read More...
SewFab limited time 26 Sewing Pattern bundle
My Bloglovin was all aglow this morning with posts about the Sew Fab pattern bundle. For a limited time, you can get a bundle of 26 PDF patterns – each from a different independent pattern designer – for just $30. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexi Clutch frame purse
Caila from Caila Made shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make her Hexi Clutch, a lovely little frame purse accented with a trio of hexi appliques. You can use any frame to make the purse; … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween bat coffee sleeve
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a new coffee sleeve pattern each month. This month her free pattern will make a coffee sleeve shaped like a bat. He has button eyes and felt ears, and will wrap around your coffee cup … Read More...
Tutorial: Metal chain collar denim vest refashion
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shows how to refashion a plain denim jacket into a vest with metal chain trim around the collar. If you don’t have a denim jacket already sitting in the back of your closet, you can … Read More...
Sew Chibi’s Girafarig Pokemon birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi shows the special Pokémon birthday dress she made for her oldest daughter. She made it to look like a Girafarig, a Pokémon that looks somewhat like a giraffe, though with a two-colored body and a spiked … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple D-ring belt
LiEr from Ikat Bag couldn’t find any child-sized belts to purchase, so she whipped up a batch of D-ring belts
for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it in case you, too, need to make some … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s drop waist dress
This drop waist plaid dress by Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs is so sweet! She shares a free pattern for making it. It has a sleeveless bodice with a circle skirt attached. The neck comes to a V in … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric pumpkins
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make these Simple Fabric Pumpkins. They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re cute sewn up in different sizes. Why not whip up a batch to decorate a mantel or side … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew spiderweb cape
Delia from Delia Creates shows you can you make this spooky spiderweb cape, no sewing required. It’s made from fleece, which is inexpensive and readily available at most fabric stores. Worn with a witch hat and a black dress, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower appliqued heating bag cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial over at Fave Crafts showing how to make a pretty heating bag cover, appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. The cover will fit her Winter Warmer Heating Bag, which you can … Read More...
Make A Headband Tower organizer
Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together shows how you can make a Headband Tower to keep your headbands from being a big ol’ jumbled mess, like they are on top of my daughter’s dresser. Instead of digging through a pile … Read More...
Tutorial: Reflective handle Halloween tote, or an everyday bag
The Purl Bee shows how you can make this Halloween tote. The boxy bag is made from a natural canvas, with a length of wide, reflective ribbon
for a handle. It’s safety and sophistication all rolled up in one cool … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt Halloween coasters
Two Little Minutes shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween coasters, no sewing required. She uses Fabric Fuse to attach the layers together. If you wanted to make a sewn version, it would be fairly easy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Simple short-sleeved t-shirt
A simple t-shirt is a wardrobe staple. It can dressed up or down easily, depending on what you wear with it. Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a simple short-sleeved t-shirt. You’ll use a shirt that … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped throw pillow with button closure
The beach cabin print on these throw pillows by Pam from Threading My Way are making me happy. As you read this post, I’m on the road with my mother and daughter heading down to Gulf Shores for a beach … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod shift dress
Mama Nenne from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for this mod shift dress. I am loving the retro vibe that the color blocking gives!! It’s fully lined so the seams for all the piecing won’t bother you. You make … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Candy Corn Tote Bag
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Candy Corn Tote Bag. It’s a sturdy tote made from duck cloth, pieced into candy corn stripes of orange, white, and yellow. It would make a cute bag for trick or … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble suspender shorts for little girls
Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a pair of bubble suspender shorts for a little girl. The gathered, cuffed shorts have fabric suspenders that criss cross at the back, and a knotted belt at the waist. If … Read More...