Like many fashion trends from the 80s, fanny packs are back! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how you can sew a fanny pack or hip bag that converts to a purse. The little corduroy bag can be carried either way, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace trim raglan sleeve detail
Raglan sleeve shirts are easy to sew, and so much fun to customize! You can easily add interest by just using contrast fabric for the sleeves, but you can make it even cuter by adding trim to the seam. Emily … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy journal bookmark
This easy journal bookmark holds a pen, pencil, or three. It’s easy to sew from scrap fabric! Danielle from DIY Danielle has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Attach it to a brand new journal and it’s the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments
Create cute felt ornaments to hang on a spooky Halloween tree! Felt With Love Designs has free patterns to create a witch, spider, and ghost ornament. They’d also be cute embellishments for a Halloween wreath! They’re quick to sew, and … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Quilted baby bib
It’s so much fun to sew for a new baby! Glenis from Gee’s Projects has a free pattern to sew this lovely quilted baby bib that would make a great gift for new parents. The bib is big enough to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Side panel t-shirt refashion
It’s no fun when a top fits a little too snug! I’m always tugging it this way or that, trying to get it to lay smooth. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a solution for that. She adds contrast fabric panels … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Stitching in the ditch
If you want to finish off a lining or a cuff, stitching in the ditch is your friend. If you’ve never tried this technique before, you’ll love it for creating a clean finish in a short amount of time! Melissa … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy ghost Halloween costume
Create an easy ghost Halloween costume with this tutorial by Heather Handmade! The sheer ghost cape can be worn over regular clothes, making this a great last minute costume! Add a fake chain around the neck for a ghostly accessory.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY Receiving Blanket
Receiving blankets make great gifts for new parents, and if you know how to sew you can make them yourself. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial showing how to sew a simple receiving blanket. You can … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow
Attention all cat lovers! This cat-shaped neck pillow is perfect for travelling in comfort and fun style! Lisa from Cucicucicoo has a free pattern and sewing tutorial. The FREE pattern has two sizes, a carry strap, and cat features (tail, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mermaid tail skirt
This mermaid tail skirt is so cute for little girls! Heather from Heather Handmade has a great tutorial showing how you can make one. Who wouldn’t love pretending to be a mermaid in one of these fun skirts? They’re lll … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 3 ways to add a pocket to a t-shirt
See how to cover up stains or just punch up the look of a plain tee with fun pockets! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has 3 free template styles to download and sew with a full tutorial. It’s a quick, easy … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy trick for sewing clear elastic in your serger
Clear elastic is often used when sewing knits when you need to keep your fabric from stretching. The thin elastic stabilizes the seam while still allowing it to stretch. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew clear … Read More...
Sewing pattern: The easiest tutu skirt you can make now!
AppleGreen Cottage has done it again with another super easy how-to. Check out the easiest DIY tutu skirt you can make NOW! (and get a Halloween accessory you can use for years, too!). You can make it in any size … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy fabric jar opener
Happiest Camper Homestead shows how you can sew these easy fabric jar openers. They make great gifts, and they’re fast to sew! They’re also a great scrapbusting project, so pull out your scrap bin and sew up a stack of … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt bat mask
DIY your own felt bat mask with this easy sewing pattern! Felt With Love Designs has a free pattern and tutorial for you. The little heart nose is so cute! It’s easy to sew with hand stitches. Or, make a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Roomy crossbody purse with pockets
This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make a quick cheater quilt
If you want to make a quilt fast and easy, a cheater quilt is your friend! Perfect for gift-giving, when you don’t have the time for cut and sew all those pieces. There’s no piecing or agonizing over color choice … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Use a facing to finish a neckline
Have you ever tried to do a standard double-fold hem on a neckline? That’s a disaster waiting to happen. Sometimes you can do a double-fold hem, but a facing will usually give a cleaner finish. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 3 ring binder pencil pouch
Back-to-school sewing is so much fun! Becky at Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how you can make zipper pouch for a 3-ring binder. Use it to hold pencils, pens, sticky notes, and other study essentials!
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