Sew a purse organizer to make it easy to find all the things you carry with you in your purse! This purse organizer tutorial by Sew4Home has 10 pockets so there’s a place for everything. The organizer also makes it … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Use hem tape to shorten a sweater
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can use hem tape to shorten a sweater. This method also removes any ribbing from the bottom of the sweater, which will give it a looser, boxier fit that’s trendy right now. Go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Scrap fabric heart Valentine pillow
What’s not to love about this scrappy heart pillow? Jessica Dayon has a tutorial for you over at Therm O Web so you can make one of your own. The red and white prints are sweet for Valentine’s Day! You … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mending holes in jeans
Jeans get heavy wear, so it’s no surprise when you end up with a hole in them somewhere. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how you can mend a hole in jeans so you can continue to get good wear out … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mitered corners
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your corners neat and pretty when finishing the edges of napkins, tablecloths, table runners, and more. A mitered corner reduces the bulk at the corner and creates a crisp, clean … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece lined beanie hat for a toddler
Sew a fleece beanie to keep your little ones’ ears warm when they’re out in the cold! Violet from I Can Sew This has a free pattern you can use to sew this cute fleece beanie. It’s lined so there’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Quilted bargello placemats
Add color to your tabletop with these pretty quilted placemats! The bargello design looks complicated, but it’s actually quite easy. Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how. It’s fun to see the wavy design emerge from the simple patchwork! Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls long sleeve swing tee
T-shirts are a wardrobe staple for kids. If you want to sew something that will get a lot of wear, make a t-shirt. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern you can use to sew this long sleeved … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Anna Frozen 2 cloak
Heather from Heather Handmade created this gorgeous cloak for her daughter to dress up as Anna from Frozen 2. Would you believe she made it from two skirts? She has a tutorial showing how she did it. Using upcycled skirts … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Simple fabric reader holder
Snuggle up with your favorite book on a Kindle or other reader with this fabric reader holder! Pattie from Hearth and Vine shows how you can make this simple holder. The pillow style holder is easy to rest in your … Read More...
Sew an Adorable Plush Koala to Support Australian Wildlife
Irwin the Koala is more than just a cute face. He’s also doing his part to help with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Australia. The proceeds from this adorable sewing pattern by Fluffmonger will go to support organizations assisting with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Chenille heart tee
Heather at Heather Handmade created this chenille heart t-shirt for her daughter. The fluffy heart is so cute for Valentine’s Day and for all year! Even better, the chenille heart covers up a stain on the shirt. She has a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Oversized pocket cardigan
I’m loving the oversized pockets on this cardigan! Emily at Life Sew Savory hacked her free cardigan sewing pattern to add the pockets. Her free cardigan pattern comes in women’s sizes xs to xxxl. The original cardigan has 3/4 sleeves … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Bias tape mitered corners
Bias tape is easy to shape around curves, but what do you do when you come to a corner? Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can create mitered corners with bias tape. The miter gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Small fringed tote bag
Though small, this tote is still big enough to hold everything you need to carry with you. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to sew one. The bag is big enough to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: The right way to use a seam ripper
Your seam ripper should be your best sewing friend! Learn to use a seam ripper correctly in three ways: unpicking stitches, ripping out long rows in a few seconds, and opening buttonholes. Head to Cucicucicoo for the tutorial.
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Sewing pattern: All about bias tape
I know it’s silly but I can’t help but think bias tape is a little bit like magic. It’s a straight fabric strip, but being cut on the bias gives it the ability to wrap smoothly around a curve. Danielle … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Fabric and ribbon lanyard
Do you wear a name badge at work? Becky at Patchwork Posse shows how you can sew a pretty lanyard with a ribbon sewn down the middle. Her fabric lanyard is so much prettier than those standard work-issued lanyards. If … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: How to make a sherpa fleece blanket
Sherpa fleece is so soft and snuggly! Pair it with flannel to make a blanket perfect for wrapping up in on a cold night. Shelly from Coral and Co has a tutorial showing how to make it, including a video … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Anna Frozen 2 dress from upcycled shirts
Sew an Anna dress from Frozen 2 for your child to play dress up! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can make a dress like the one she wears to travel to the Enchanted forest. Even better, it’s made … Read More...