If you ever wanted to make a box pleated skirt but didn’t know where to start, this Sewing For A Living tutorial will help you figure out how to calculate the amount of fabric, how to fold the pleats, and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Cute way to cover drawstring ends
What a creative idea! Instead of just knotting the two ends on a drawstring together, you can make cute pulls for your drawstring bags, backpacks or pouches. So easy and practical for a bag you can reuse a number of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Baby clothes quiet book
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shows how you can use your baby’s outgrown clothes to make a quiet book with soft fabric pages. All those cute little appliques can be repurposed into embellishments and play pieces for the pages! … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork pincushion
This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled T-shirt Christmas ornaments
Turn a child’s outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt. If there’s a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy patchwork Christmas tree skirt
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how to sew up patchwork Christmas tree skirt. The pieced design comes together quickly and easily. She used a 1/2 yard each of 5 coordinating prints, though you could also use fabrics from your … Read More...
Free pattern: Convertible fingerless mittens
These convertible fingerless mittens are just the thing for when you need to keep you hands warm while you get things done. They convert easily from full mittens to fingerless mittens so you’ve got your fingers free to grip a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Star shaped pillows
These star pillows are festive for the holidays, especially when sewn from cute Christmas novelty fabrics and trimmed out with pom pom trim! And while the star shape is perfect for the holidays, they’d also make cute bedding accent pillows … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas stocking for your pet
Sew a special stocking for your dog and cat with this free tutorial by Handmade Charlotte. The stockings are easily made from felt. The free pattern includes the templates for both the bone and the mouse decorations so you can … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt gingerbread house ornament
Stitch up this adorable felt gingerbread house ornament to hang on your tree! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a free pattern you can use, plus a step by step tutorial showing how to put it together. It’s made entirely from … Read More...
Free pattern: Santa Christmas stocking
This Santa Christmas stocking is so cute! And Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a free sewing pattern you can use to make it. She adds fantastic details like the Santa hat and belt that really make this stocking stand … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls bow back t-shirt
This simple girl’s t-shirt has a pretty bow at the back! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It can be dressy or casual depending on what you … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fleece winter hat and headband
A fleece winter hat or headband makes a great Christmas gift – or maybe just a fun project to sew for yourself! A Little Craft In Your Day has a video tutorial showing how you can make both of these! … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Christmas tree Advent calendar
Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to mark the days until Christmas. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew this cute Christmas tree Advent calendar. Numbered pockets across the bottom hold little felt ornaments that are … Read More...
Free pattern: Dollar Tree Snowman Christmas stocking
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free pattern for the cutest snowman Christmas stocking! He’s even wearing a little hat and scarf to keep him warm! I’m loving the little knotted scarf! The hat and scarf are both Dollar … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Family recipe dishtowel
A handwritten recipe card from a loved one is a family treasure. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can use a handwritten recipe to create a keepsake recipe dishtowel. This would make a beautiful gift to give to family … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim crayon holder
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a crayon holder that makes a great gift for a child! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing ho to make one. The upcycled denim on the outside of crayon roll gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod felt ornaments for your Christmas tree
These retro mod Christmas ornaments are so cute – and they’re easy to make! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has a free pattern you can use to make them. Her pattern includes several shapes and sizes so you can sew up … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Christmas stocking Advent calendar
This fun Advent calendar is made up of little felt stockings holding a treat or message for each day leading up to Christmas. from My Sew Bliss has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to make one. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Cleaning your iron with a Magic Eraser
While I rarely use my iron with my laundry, it gets a LOT of use in my sewing room! And with all that use, it gets messy pretty easily and then that gunk can get transferred to my fabric that … Read More...