How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered plant pots
Brighten up your spring porch or patio with plants in colorful fabric covered pots! Angie from Country Chic has a tutorial showing how you can make this easy spring craft. There’s no sewing involved, but you do get to use … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to use a seam ripper
Your seam ripper
is probably NOT your favorite sewing tool, but it’s one that most of us reach for quite often. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to use a seam ripper effectively so you can … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Add sleeves to a store bought dress
Have you noticed that most dresses in stores are sleeveless? It can actually be quite difficult to find a dress with actual sleeves. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can add sleeves to a dress. Her tutorial includes instructions … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make a quilt from vintage handkerchiefs
Vintage handkerchiefs are so charming! It can be hard to know exactly what to do with them, though. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can use them to create a beautiful quilt. Each block features a different vintage … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Self-binding fabric napkins from fat quarters
Ina from Crafty For Home shows how you can sew these beautiful fabric napkins from fat quarter. They’re made from two layers using a self-binding technique that creates a contrast trim around the front of the napkin. Use coordinating … Read More...
Fresh fabric scrap tutorial round-up
I always love a good scrap sewing project! It seems the more I sew, the more scraps I have and I can’t bear to throw them away! Especially not when you can sew those scraps into cute things. Stephanie from … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kids apron from a dish towel
Whether helping in a real kitchen, or playing in a pretend kitchen, kids will love wearing this apron! Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make one from a dish towel. The towel is the perfect size for a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Embroidered doily throw pillow
Vintage doilies are so sweet and delicate, but what do you do with them? Bev from Flamingo Toes has a wonderful project that makes use of a vintage doily. She embroiders some spring flowers on one and then uses it … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Trinket tray and pencil holder
Use this free pattern by AppleGreen Cottage to make the best pencil holders and trinket trays to keep all your supplies close at hand! This easy and fast project requires very little supplies, and is beginner friendly. Simple design, very … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flowers and bunny Easter cloche
Leanna from Faeries & Fauna shows how you can create this lovely Easter cloche, including how to make those pretty felt flowers. Her tutorial shows how to make three kinds of flowers – a rolled felt rose, a petal flower, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Color block tote bag
This big tote bag has room to carry everything you need, whether for a day at the beach, a weekend trip, or just a day packed full of errands. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free sewing … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Pixelated Easter egg throw pillow
This fun and festive Easter pattern is easy to sew and is also a great way to use up fabric scraps! Claudia from Creating with Claudia has a free pattern for making this patchwork pillow cover. Pull out your scrap … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric organizer basket with removable divider
Tackle the clutter in your house – and freshen up your space while you’re doing it – with this fabric organizer basket. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make one. There are pockets around the outside and the inside … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Paper bag pants
Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Using a rotary cutter for easy and accurate fabric cuts
One of my most-reached-for sewing tools is my rotary cutter. I use it often enough that I keep it, my cutting mat, and my acrylic ruler out on my cutting table at all times. It makes cutting your fabric – … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 15-minute pencil pouch
Sew a zipper pencil pouch in just 15 minutes! It’s a quick and easy project that’s fun for all levels of sewists to make. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. It makes a great gift … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Pom pom dish towel pillow cover
Using a dish towel with fun trim is an easy way to get a custom pillow without having to do any extra sewing. It’s a quick cheat with fabulous results! Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable has a tutorial for this easy … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mini fabric Easter basket
This little basket is perfect when you need to hold just one egg or some candies. Great decor for your Easter table! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Or a bunch, because this … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dimensional rose zipper pouch
Creative smocking makes the dimensional rose on this gorgeous zipper pouch. The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it. The small pouch is the perfect project to try out the rose smocking technique! The satin she … Read More...