Teresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery posts on her blog showing her unconventional storage for her sewing bobbins. I won’t tell you here what it is – you have to go to her blog for that – but I can tell … Read More...
Tutorial: Double flange pillow sham
Sew4Home shows how to make a double flange pillow shams. It’s part of their Romantic Retreat series. Two miters at each corner adds complexity to the project, but the result is worth the extra effort. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with tribal stamp design
Danielle from My Sparkle guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s skirt with a tribal stamped design. The skirt itself is a high waisted … Read More...
Tutorial: Starburst envelope wristlet
Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time shares a tutorial over at the Basic Grey Blog showing how to make an elegant envelope wristlet with a pieced starburst on the front flap. The purse is 5″ x 8″, with a … Read More...
Help Kickstart a new sewing pattern company
Sara from Sew Sweetness has shared some pretty awesome bag patterns on her blog. Check out her tutorials page to see them all, plus some home dec and quilting tutorials as well. Now she wants to take it to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Water lily pillows
You can find a free PDF tutorial for making these gorgeous water lily pillows, designed by Susan Maw and Sally Bell, over at the C & T Publishing Blog. Get the PDF tutorial.
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Tutorial: Folded ribbon pointed trim
Kim from String-Or-Nothing shows how you can fold ribbon to create a pointed trim. It’s a continuous strip of points so it’s easier than trying to place individual prairie points. It also works well around curves. She points out that … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern Nursing Shawl
Heather from The Coterie Blog shows how to make her modern nursing shawl. The large, loose shawl slides easily over your head and keeps you covered while you nurse baby. It’s easily made from a rectangle of knit fabric. Just … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten jeans with a no-cut stitched in cuff
The easiest way to shorten a pair of jeans is to just roll up a little cuff, no cutting, no sewing. It’s a quick fix and gives a laid-back, casual flavor. But sometimes the amount you need to take off … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 5-Minute Bandana Headband
Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Conversation Bag
This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-sided fabric napkins
Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled sheets for your bed
Sometimes adding a small detail is all you need to take something from average to awesome. On a bedsheet, it can be something as simple as a ruffle across the top. Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To … Read More...
Tutorial: Up Up and Away! hot air balloon mobile
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Up Up and Away! mobile. This is sooo cute!! The hot air balloons and clouds are made from felt and are lightly stuffed. The hanger is constructed from wood … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated cotton beach tote in two sizes
Lila Tueller shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach tote out of laminated cotton. She includes two sizes: a small one (20″ wide x 14″ tall x 6″ deep), and a large one (26″ wide … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Medina Mini Kaftan swimsuit cover-up
You can find a free pattern for making the chic Media Mini Kaftan by HotPatterns over at Fabric.com. It’s a swimsuit cover-up with a contrast around the shaped neckline and at the hem and sleeve bands. A drawstring waist gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow ruffle skirt for little girls
Jodi from Meaningful Mama put rainbows and ruffles together in a skirt for her young daughter’s birthday, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a thrifted knit skirt, and added the tiered of gathered … Read More...
Free pattern: Maggie the Taggie Owl
EDITOR’S NOTE: This pattern is no longer available for free, but you can purchase it for $5 from the designer.
Meet Maggie. Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is. She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls
Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls. The pieced stripes of solid fabric create … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets
You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets. But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice. Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage … Read More...