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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

This sewing caddy couldn’t be easier to make and will save your sanity.  Stop searching for supplies in the middle of a project!  The magnetic organizer will your pins from spilling and your notions close at hand for when you … Read More...

One easy way to control the clutter is to get it off the horizontal surfaces – the desk, the kitchen counter, etc.  Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew these simple hanging wall files to organize paperwork.   … Read More...

This tulle skirt is dreamy!  I Can Sew This shows how you can sew one for yourself.  It’s made from layers of gathered tulle with a taffeta lining.  If you’ve never worked with tulle before, she gives tips for cutting … Read More...

Buying new pillows can be pretty expensive but it’s much cheaper just to sew some new ones yourself. Cat at Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how.  It’s easy to do and you can make a beautiful new pillow … Read More...

See how you can make an Elsa Frozen 2 jacket for your little girl!  Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make an Elsa jacket out of an upcycled button up shirt.  You’ll be able to reuse … Read More...

Fabric should always be square before cutting into it for a project.  If not, you might end up with wonky seams or printed designs not matching up.  Here is a quick and easy way to do it with photos of … Read More...

This quiet book is easy to make, a great way to use up fabric scraps, and makes a fun gift for a baby or toddler.  Each page is a simple 9-patch quilt block featuring a different color of the rainbow.  … Read More...