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...
Lace Swim Cover Up Sewing Tutorial
Use lace fabric to make a beautiful swim cover up to wear to the pool this summer! Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. It’s a simple design that uses only straight seams, which she shows how to finish so they … Read More...
Make a fabric face mask without a sewing machine
This tutorial shows you how to make a face mask without a sewing machine. If you wanted to make a mask but simply didn’t know how to do it without a machine, Helen at Hellosewing will show you how. The … Read More...
Minecraft Creeper Pillow – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Minecraft continues to be super popular with kid, tween, and even teen crowd! Sew this Minecraft creeper pillow for your favorite Minecraft fan! You can get the tutorial for it over at Bite Sized Biggie. It’s made with a … Read More...
Boxy Zipper Pouch – Free Sewing Pattern in 2 Sizes
The boxy shape of these zipper pouches give them plenty of space inside for holding your essentials. Use them to organize your cosmetics or your office supplies, or even as a travel sewing kit. Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a … Read More...
Monkey Counting Page for a Quiet Book – Free Sewing Pattern
Help keep young hands occupied and young minds practicing their counting at the same time with this quiet book page. There’s a free pattern for this monkey quiet book page at Felt With Love Designs. It features a cute monkey … Read More...
Little Felt House Softie – Free Sewing Pattern
Felt is a great material to use to make softies! It’s easy to sew, there’s no need to finish the edges, and you can find felt in a wide range of colors. Mollie at Wild Olive has a free sewing … Read More...
DIY Fabric Wrist Keychain Sewing Tutorial
This DIY fabric wrist keychain is easy enough for beginners to sew! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how to make it. If you can sew a straight line, you can make this cute keychain! Plus it doesn’t take much … Read More...
Toddler Pajamas from an Upcycled Shirt – Free Sewing Pattern
You can make an entire pair of pajamas for a toddler out of one men’s t-shirt! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can upcycle an old t-shirt into a pair of toddler pajamas. She links to free patterns … Read More...
How to blend sewing pattern sizes to get a custom fit
Sewing patterns come with a handy sizing chart to show which size to cut to fit your measurements. But rarely are any of us a perfect fit for those charts. My shoulder and bust sizes run a 1-2 sizes below … Read More...
Tips for buying fabric online
Online fabric shopping is such a time saver, and in the midst of the pandemic, it’s been a great way to keep shopping at your favorite stores, but how can you be sure that the fabric that you see is … Read More...
DIY Farmhouse Linen Towels – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Add farmhouse style and function to your kitchen with these lovely linen towels! Cami at Tidbits shows how you can make them. She upcycled fabric from some old linen sheets, but if you don’t have linen sheets to upcycle … Read More...
Baby Swaddle Blanket Sewing Tutorial
Sew a swaddle blanket for baby with this easy sewing tutorial from Heather Handmade! The lightweight blanket makes a great baby gift and it’s quick to make, which is great for when you need a last minute gift! The … Read More...
Loose Fit Shorts for Boys – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pair of boys loose fit shorts that are comfortable for summer days! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern for you. Made from a soft knit fabric, they’re loose and comfortable for just hanging out or … Read More...
Envelope Clutch Bag Free Sewing Pattern
You can make this smart little envelope clutch with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s made from vinyl, though if you wanted to you could make it from other fabrics as well. Inside are two separate compartments to … Read More...
Sew a Drawstring Jewelry Pouch with Pockets
This DIY jewelry organizer is super simple to make but so useful! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern for the DIY jewelry holder – download it and make one for yourself! Inside the round drawstring pouch are pockets … Read More...
DIY Yoga Meditation Pillow
Solsolito shows how you can sew your own crescent shaped zafu style meditation pillow for yoga. She created this pillow after her husband’s pillow wore out. Her tutorial tells how to sew the insert and a removable cover, and also … Read More...
Upcycled Jeans Tote Bag – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cute new tote! Don’t worry if the jeans are a little worn out. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. The worn places and faded spots give it a distressed quality that you … Read More...
DIY Kimono Jacket – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to make a kimono in a matter of minutes with this video tutorial by Hello Sewing! This DIY kimono jacket is an ideal clothing piece for hot summer days because it is light and refreshing to wear, while … Read More...
All About Fabric Selvage
The fabric selvage is important and helpful when selecting fabrics and cutting them for sewing projects. Beginner Sewing Projects tells how to identify the selvage edge of your fabrics and why they’re important. Read the post to find out all … Read More...