Getting a nice crisp corners when you’re sewing can be tricky. When you’re sewing two layers together around a corner, there’s all that bulk in the corner when you turn it right side out. A Little Craft In Your Day … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Phone armband
This fun and easy DIY is the perfect solution to carrying your phone while working out! The knit fabric is comfortable to wear, and is a great way to use some of your favorite knit scraps! Abby from Sew Much … Read More...
Sewing mistakes, and how to recover from them
The sewing blog world is filled with beautiful pictures of finished projects, so it may seem like you’re the only one who has projects that just don’t work out. Not true. We all make mistakes in our sewing, some of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Floor cushions with leather handles
These floor cushions provide extra seating for a living room or den. Leather handles make it easy to carry them. They stack neatly on a wooden stand or directly on the floor. Dritz has a tutorial on their blog, Make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled jeans coasters
I think all of us have at least one pair of old, worn-out jeans in our closets. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch shows how you can upcycle those old jeans into fabric coasters. They don’t take much fabric so this … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Shorten button up shirt sleeves
It may seem difficult to shorten the sleeves of a button up shirt – after all, those cuffs! – but it’s actually pretty simple to do. Don’t settle for shirt sleeves that are too long! Heather from Heather Handmade has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kids hooded towel
A big warm towel makes getting out of the bath or swimming pool so much easier for kids! Jenna from Making Things is Awesome shows how you can make a kids hooded towel. She starts with a 42″ square of … Read More...
Free pattern: Ken doll raglan shirt
If your child has Barbie dolls, you know that much of the fun of the fashion dolls is dressing them up. The Ken dolls don’t have as many options, though. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy knit bow headband
These knit bow headbands are the perfect finishing touch for a little girl’s outfit! Becca from Sunflower Seams shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make them. The stretch knit is comfortable to wear. She gives … Read More...
Sewing pattern: T-shirt yarn bowl
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a cute little bowl from t-shirt yarn. Some people make their own t-shirt by cutting up old t-shirts, but Alicia uses a t-shirt yarn
product. Getting the yarn in a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork embroidery hoop organizer
Make an organizer for your most-reached-for quilting supplies from an embroidery hoop! Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial showing how. It’s only fitting that the pocket on the front of the quilt supply organizer is made with a pretty … Read More...
Cricut Sewing pattern: Make custom border print fabric
How adorable are these little girls’ twirly skirts! I’m loving those border prints!! And if you look closely, you can see how she embellished them with sequins and gathered fabric for details. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how she used … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Bendy snake toy
Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Spring banner with yarn tassels
Sew this cute spring bunny banner to welcome all things spring to your house! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s made with fabric flags and yarn tassels, all done up in pastels with bunny … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt fox softie
This little felt fox softie is so cute! His features are so sweet – a little heart nose, rosy cheeks, and happy sleepy eyes. Alex Rygiel shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making him. The little woodland creature … Read More...
Sewing pattern: No-sew velvet braided headband
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can create a lovely braided velvet headband. Though it’s made from fabric, there’s no sewing required. It’s a fun project you can make in an afternoon or evening and have a pretty … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric Easter basket liner
A pretty fabric liner can truly transform a plain, ordinary basket into a special Easter basket that feels both personal and festive! Kim from Bugaboo City has shared an amazing tutorial that shows you just how easy it is to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mini bunting pincushion
These darling pincushions are decorated with itty bitty bunting! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine has a tutorial showing how to make them. The mini bunting hangs from a couple of pins stuck into the top of the pincushion, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy sock bunny for Easter
Lisa from We Are Scout shows how you can turn a single sock into the cutest sock bunny for Easter. The sewing is super easy, using just some simple hand stitches. She uses baby socks to make teeny tiny bunnies, … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to sew a button
Sewing a button is pretty easy and I think most everyone can muddle through it, at least to get a button attached to the fabric using thread. But knowing the best way to do it so it looks nice, is … Read More...