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This Christmas stocking is perfect for holiday parties! It dispenses boxed wine so holiday cheer is at the ready! Beginner Sewing Projects shows how you can make this fun Christmas DIY. It’d make a great hostess gift for Christmas parties!… Read More...
This retro apron is perfect for all that cooking and baking we’re doing now! Crafty Staci has a free pattern you can use to sew this adorable apron. The ruffle and tie make the back even cuter than the front!… Read More...
You don’t have to be an expert seamstress to make this gorgeous pillow sham. Susan at Organized 31 shows how you can sew this pillow sham with a flange. Just pick out a favorite fabric and a few simple … Read More...
Learn how to make yourself a stylish DIY turban headband for the summer with the help of this tutorial! The simple design makes it easy enough for a beginner to make, and a quick project for more confident sewists. Go … Read More...
I’ll the be the first one to tell you that you don’t need a machine that does 80 different stitches in order to sew beautiful things. A simple straight stitch will get you pretty far. And if not a straight … Read More...
A handmade baby bib always makes a thoughtful gift for a new baby! Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial and free pattern for making this baby bib with square corners. Use a fun cotton fabric for the front, and a … Read More...
Sew a deck rail planter to brighten up your outdoor space! Beginner Sewing Projects shows how to make this DIY deck rail planter that will fit on even a small deck or balcony. The fabric planter hangs over a railing … Read More...
Keep your pens and pencils at the ready with this DIY pencil holder that attaches to the front of a journal or notebook! Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to sew one. The pencil holder has a zipper … Read More...
Sew a pair of summer shorts with this free pattern from So Sew Easy! The elastic waist shorts are gorgeous made from linen, but you could also use a high quality, loose weave cotton. There are optional slanted patch pockets … Read More...
This harvest apron can easily turn into a wearable pouch to hold the veggies from your garden! Heather Handmade shows how you can sew your own harvest apron. Just pull the loops at either corner up and over the … Read More...
If you are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly in your everyday life, use less disposable products and make your home and life greener, start with small changes and tackle the difficult ones later. This DIY washable reusable duster … Read More...
Sewing a sleeveless lined bodice can be a little tricky. Between the armholes, neckhole, and side seams, you can’t just sew right sides together and turn right side out. One widely used method for sewing a sleeveless lined bodice is … Read More...
Most fabric stores have a small selection of reversible quilted fabric. The double sided fabric is great for making bags, as the fabric is essentially already lined and interfaced for you. But if your fabric store doesn’t have pre-quilted fabric, … Read More...
Thinking about making the switch to unpaper towels in your home? Just follow this DIY unpaper towels tutorial by Hellosewing to see how ridiculously easy this project is. Stop wasting money and start being environmentally responsible with these useful cloth … Read More...
When you use a square of fabric to make a circle skirt, you get a handkerchief style hem. It’s a fun look and an easy variation on a basic circle skirt. Heather Handmade has a great tutorial showing how to … Read More...
I do love a cute summer dress! The Graffiti Dress by So Sew Easy is an easy dress to make – and it’s a free pattern, too! It’s a sleeveless dress with a scoop neckline at the front, and a … Read More...
Bias tape might be one of the most useful sewing notions, but packaged bias tape is so boring! Learn how to make your own unique bias tape 3 different ways with this tutorial at Elizabeth Made This. How are … Read More...
Sew a kids face mask with a handy neck strap that will help them keep up their masks! Heather from Heather Handmade has a free pattern you can use to sew these masks for kids. The strap goes around the … Read More...
This FREE shaped face mask pattern has lots of adjustable features like elastic ear loops, optional strap ties, and removable wire nose bridge. The pattern includes contoured filters to perfectly fit inside the inner pocket. Three sizes to fit from … Read More...
These pocket mermaid softies are just the thing to encourage pretend play! Heather from Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern for these sweet mini felt softies. The design is simple so they’re easy for young hands to use. … Read More...