These DIY bunny baskets are perfect for Easter treats and egg hunts. Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make them! The simple fabric baskets have ears and face details that give each one … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Burrito method for a lined sleeveless bodice
If you’ve ever sewn a lined sleeveless tank or bodice, you probably remember the frustration when you realized that you can’t just place the lining and outer fabrics right sides together and sew around the neck and arm holes. Because … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Handmade Trendy Ethnic Wear
Last week we told you how we would like to help Etsy small businesses by offering free features to help promote their handmade businesses. Today we are featuring this amazing Etsy store.
“I’m sharing my passion with the world … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Personalized Custom Fabric Printing
This Etsy store makes personalized custom dye-sublimated fabric by the yard from small to large quantities.
You may be interested in how to get that “idea” they have always had but didn’t know how to transfer to fabric or a … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Magic 3 seam pillowcase
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A quick and easy pillowcase with only 3 seams! Perfect for beginners, but the end result looks professional. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to make this “magic pillowcase”. Some people also refer to … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: 6 pocket tote bag
Here’s a pretty and functional tote for you to sew today. It’s a sturdy and roomy tote with 6 pockets around the outside to keep your stuff organized and within easy reach. Use it as a book bag, a knitting … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Add an elastic waist to a dress
It’s easy to change the look of a loose fit dress or t-shirt by giving it a cinched elastic waist. Heather and Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. She added the elastic waist to a dress of hers so … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Reusable unpaper towels
There’s no doubt that paper towels are convenient. But it doesn’t take long to go through a roll of towels, and all those paper towels end up in the trash. A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make UNpaper towels. … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Shirred blouse
Sew a lovely bloused with a shirred bodice and sleeves! Sew, Jahit has a tutorial showing how to do it, and she includes free sewing patterns you can use. She also includes instructions for how to draft your own pattern, … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Reusable period pads
Little House Living has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make your own reusable period pads. This is great if you’re wanting to reduce your own usage of one-time-use paper products, or perhaps want to help out girls … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Fabric face mask
As PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies necessary for fighting covid-19 are running low, some medical facilities are asking for home sewists to create fabric face masks. Kim at Sweet Red Poppy has a DIY sewing tutorial for a face mask … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy throw pillow
It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15 … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Marble maze fidget toy
Make a fun fidget toy to keep your kids’ or your own hands busy and your mind relaxed! This DIY marble maze tutorial by AppleGreen Cottage comes with a free template. This quiet fidget toy is easy to make … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Sewing machine cover
A sewing machine cover will keep your sewing machine free of dust between sewing sessions. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to make a sewing machine cover. There are plenty of pockets to hold … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Bunny ear headband in 2 sizes
Craft Passion has a free sewing pattern you can use to create these cute bunny ear headbands. These plush headbands are made with elastic in them so they’re comfortable while also fitting snug to stay on. The free sewing pattern … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Felt wombat softie for kids to sew
Trixi at Coloured Buttons makes the cutest felt softie patterns for kids to sew! This little wombat would be a fun project to make! She designed it with beginner and kid sewists in mind, so you can get all the … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Adorable strawberry pincushion
This strawberry pincushion might very well be the cutest way to store your pins! Vanessa at Tried & True has a tutorial showing how you can make it. The strawberries are easily all made from felt with just a simple … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Blanket stitch
Make pretty edging on your sewn projects with the blanket stitch! Lisa at Cucicucicoo shows how you can make this useful embroidery stitch. Video and photo tutorials show how to sew for this useful hand embroidery stitch on a straight … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy Elsa dress refashion
Heather at Heather Handmade created this Elsa dress for her daughter, using a t-shirt and a blue dress. She has a tutorial showing how she made it. The great thing about this dress-up outfit is that it’s comfortable enough to … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter ornament
Perfect for an Easter tree or some pretty spring branches from the garden, these scrap fabric ornaments are fast and easy to make. In addition, they are a great way to use up those leftover scraps you may have from … Read More...