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...
Felt cactus softies with personality – Free sewing pattern
These felt cactus softies have personality! I love their happy faces and how it looks like they’re waving “hi” at you! You can get the free pattern for them at Felt With Love Designs. You can sew them by hand … Read More...
Two Ways to Sew a Neckband
A neckband is probably the most common way to finish the neck of a t-shirt. Heather at Heather Handmade shows two ways you can sew a neckband on a t-shirt or knit dress. Both methods can be done on either … Read More...
Give old vinyl placemats a new look – DIY placemat covers
If you have a set of old vinyl placemats that you don’t use any more, here’s a neat way to give them a new look. You can create fabric covers for them! So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how… Read More...
DIY Pen Strap for Journals – Sewing Tutorial
Keep your pens and pencils within easy reach of your journal or planner! With this tutorial by Organized 31, you can sew an elastic pen strap to wrap around the cover of your journal. No more hunting for a … Read More...
How to sew a reusable grocery bag
Learn how to make grocery bags quickly and easily with the help of this video! Unlike normal tote bags, this DIY grocery bag is more durable and more practical. And it can be folded down to a small size so … Read More...
Reusable DIY Water Balloons Free Sewing Pattern
Water balloon fights are a lot of fun – but they’re also quite wasteful. You’ve got to fill all those balloons, and then once they’re popped they’re headed for the trash. These reusable water balloons are a sustainable alternative. Beginner … Read More...
Make a water bottle holder from old pants – Upcycled sewing tutorial
Upcycle an old pair of pants into a water bottle holder! Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how to make this clever upcycled water bottle holder. You can even reuse the hem to save some … Read More...
Round Pencil Case – Free Sewing Pattern
Debbie at Folk Art Factory shows how you can create this round pencil case that’s perfect for school or around the house. I love to use a case like this for all of my colored pencils! Her round pencil case … Read More...
Fabric applique hair clip holder – DIY sewing tutorial
Use your fabric scraps to create a hair clip organizer with a cute applique design! La Creative Mama shows how you can make this project for a girls room. She has an applique pattern you can use to create a … Read More...
Upcycle your old jeans into shorts or capris
Kids are notorious for wearing holes in the knees of their pants and outgrowing the length before they outgrow the waist. Why throw away pants that can get more use? This tutorial by Brooke Starts Sewing helps you get the … Read More...
When, why, and how to prewash your fabric before sewing
It’s an ongoing debate: Should you pre-wash your fabrics before sewing? Some people do, some people don’t. Beginner Sewing Projects delves into this topic with post that talks about when, why,and how to prewash your fabric. It’s a good read … Read More...
Simple Elastic Waist Skirt Easy Sewing Tutorial
A simple elastic waist skirt is easy to sew and you can make one in any size, kids to adults, based on a few easy measurements. You can sew one in just 20-30 minutes! Or, if you’re teaching a child … Read More...
20-minute Kids Face Mask Free Sewing Pattern
Rae Gun Ramblings has a free pattern for sewing a face mask for kids. She designed the mask to be comfortable and easy for kids to wear, as well as quick to sew. You can make one in just 20 … Read More...
Easy to Make Library Bag – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read More...