Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial over at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make a pair of convertible mittens out of an old sweater. The tip of the mittens can be folded back so your fingers are … Read More...
Tips for sewing through thick fabrics
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, knows a lot about sewing through thick fabrics. It happens a lot when sewing through layers of fleece and fur when making softies. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric Christmas tree
This fabric Christmas tree by Teresa from Sewn Up looks like it requires some complicated piecing, but in fact it’s a no-sew project. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Free pattern: Funky Christmas stocking
Full of Fluff shares a free pattern for making these quick sew Christmas stockings. The pointed cuffs and angled sides give them a funky personality. Get the free patter and tutorial on their blog.
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Tutorial: Jewel and tulle neckline
Kristina J shows how to add some sparkle to the neckline of a top. It’s as easy as stitching down an inexpensive necklace. Brilliant! You can’t see it in this photo, but a strip of tulle is layered underneath the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch to hold your necessities
Sew4Home shows how to make a mini clutch pouch, just big enough to hold your ID, your bank cards, and perhaps a bit of cash. It has a simple button and elastic loop closure. Inside, a couple of dividers will … Read More...
Tutorial: Seam finishes, four ways
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post over at Keeping It Simple showing four ways to finish your seams. She shows an overlock stitch (made on a serger), a faux overlock stitch that you can make on your sewing machine, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a button placket
Emily Tao has added a couple of new pattern drafting how-tos to her YouTube series. The latest show how to draft a button placket for a shirt, either made from the same fabric as the shirt front or, for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt checkers take along game
Dana from MADE shows how to sew up a felt checkers game that you can take along with you. She shows how to make a felt checkerboard and checkers. She links out to a previous tutorial to make the drawstring … Read More...
Giveaway: Singer 160 sewing machine
Last year I had the opportunity to review and give away a Singer 160 sewing machine. There were tons of entries because, seriously, is it not one pretty machine? Now Spoonflower has one to giveaway, as part of there 12 … Read More...
Tutorial: Stacked cone Christmas tree ornaments
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte shows how to make these Christmas tree ornaments out of stacked felt cones. They’re super cute made out of felt, but you could also fuse two layers of cotton together to make the trees in fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece winter hat
LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a fleece winter hat. It’s a versatile shape. You can make it with or without the pom pom, or add an optional lining to the band to make it a foldover cuff. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple fabric candy cane ornament
Veronica from Sew Very guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric candy cane Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, so you could make a bunch to tie on to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric play car carrier
Amber from Crazy Little Projects show show to make a little fabric carrier to hold a handful of play cars. When it’s folded up, it’s easy to stash in a purse or busy bag. Inside, there’s room to carry five … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowy mountain throw pillow
Merrilee from Mer Mag guest blogs over at Design Sponge with a tutorial showing how to make a snowy mountain throw pillow. It’s neat on its own, but how fun would it be to stitch up a whole series to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple boxy top with buttons up the back
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy top that buttons up the back. The shape is simple and easy to draft, especially if you have a boxy top already that you can use as a guide. … Read More...
Tutorial: Dining chair back covers
Sarah from Sewing Parts Online guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a set of chair back covers to dress up your dining room chairs for the holidays. You could actually make a … Read More...
Freebie: Practice straight line sewing with a free printable
If you’re brand spankin’ new to sewing, the first skill to conquer is sewing in a straight line. It’s actually very easy, but you’ll need to some practice with your machine, learning how to guide the fabric under the needle … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sewing kit from an eyeglass case
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how you can turn a dollar store eyeglass case into a hard sided sewing kit. She started with a plain gray eyeglass case and covered it with a pretty fabric, then made a matching … Read More...
Free pattern: Taylor’s Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes
Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern over at Fabric.com for their Taylors Pajama Pants in baby and kid sizes. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginner and a quick sew for a more advanced sewer. The pattern includes … Read More...