Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a coffee sleeve. The fabric wrap fits around a to-go coffee cup and protects your hands from the hot cup. It’s a quick project to sew up and would make a thoughtful … Read More...
Free pattern: Oven mitt
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how to make her Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas. The back flap isn’t functional, but it would make some super cute Christmas photos! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Winnie the Pooh-inspired shrug
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a little girl’s outfit inspired by Winnie the Pooh. The little red shrug looks just like one that Pooh would wear. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple hobo bag
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial for making a simple hobo bag. It’s fully lined, with a small pocket on the inside to hold keys or a phone. This would make a quick new bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree
Jen from Scissors & Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree. Aren’t they the cutest? A couple of these ruffled trees would so nice on … Read More...
Tutorial: Handpainted applique inspired by Eric Carle illustrations
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug
by Eric Carle. The handpainted appliqued design on the A-line dress has the look of Eric … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s bow tie from a felted sweater
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a little boy’s bow tie out of a felted wool sweater. It’s sooo cute, but it’s also a quick and easy project. The felted wool won’t fray so there’s no worrying about … Read More...
Giveaway: Spool Shaped Bead online workshop
In The Spool Shaped Bead online workshop, artist and designer Alma Stoller teaches how to use surface design techniques to create a unique fabric bead. The obvious use for a bead like this is jewelry, but you could also … Read More...
Read all about it: National Tie One On Day
EllynAnne from Apron Memories brings us National Tie One On Day as a way to break out of the Thanksgiving stress and get back to a sense of connection with our neighors. National Tie One On Day takes place the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy t-shirt neckband
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy neckband for a t-shirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Mamas]
Tutorial: Bean Bag Cube floor pillow
Rashmi from The Ochre Elephant shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bean bag cube floor pillow. You can sit on it as a cushion, or perhaps use it as a low ottoman. Get the tute… Read More...
The winner of The Colette Sewing Handbook is….
Our giveaway for The Colette Sewing Handbook ended Thursday of last week, but I’ve been out of town until this evening and hadn’t had a chance yet to announce the winner. But now that I’m back, I’m happy to announce … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s Party Dress with petticoat skirt
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this girl’s party dress that is all kinds of awesomeness. She started with her Twirl Skirt pattern, and adding a tank top and altering the … Read More...
Giveaway: 7 fat quarters from Taali by Monaluna
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, Moona Fabrics One of her readers will win a 7 fat quarter bundle from the Taali collection by Monaluna! The fabric is made from 100% organic cotton and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Boy Cashmere Neck Tie
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a cashmere necktie for a little boy. Wouldn’t your little guy be so dashing dressed up in his cashmere tie for holiday parties and pictures? Don’t worry if your fabric store doesn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Thanksgiving initial tees
Kelli from Random Thoughts from a Supermom shares a tutorial for making Thanksgiving-themed initial tees. The oversized monogram appliques get dressed up for Thanksgiving as either a Pilgrim or an Indian. Cute!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornament
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornaments. They’re quick to make, and would be super cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as an extra giftie tied on to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby jeggings
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes. The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fringed fleece cape
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape. It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one. Add … Read More...