If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes – … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Burlap and cotton Valentine’s gift bags
These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY thread organizer box
Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store. They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 3 ways to make a girls skirt from scarves
Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Heart zipper pouch
Sew up a sweet little Valentine’s gift with these heart zipper pouches! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make them. They’re cute from Valentine’s novelty prints, but they’d also be … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Hen and chick softies for Easter
This little mother hen has just hatched the cutest little brood of chicks! These hen and chick softies are a fun sewing project you can make with your kids! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to sew your own gloves
If sewing your own gloves sounds like something too hard to tackle, check out this post by I Am Sew Crazy. She sewed her own gloves, using knit from an old t-shirt. She gives a full tutorial featuring an incredibly … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Heart Squeeze Valentine plush softie
Sew a cute heart softie for a fun Valentine’s present for your kids! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you to use. Sew it from fleece to make it extra soft and snuggly. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric heart Valentine garland
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to replace a zipper pull
Zippers are all fun and games till the zipper pull comes off. Then what? A zipper won’t work without the pull to bring the teeth together. All is not lost, though. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can replace … Read More...
Sewing pattern: One shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion
This easy t shirt refashion is both simple to make AND looks polished and stylish when you are done. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to turn a basic shapeless t-shirt into a chic off-the shoulder ruffle top. Her tutorial includes … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted heart coasters
These quilted heart coasters make sweet Valentine gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers! Not only are the cute but they look fun to sew! There’s even a hidden pocket on the back where you can tuck a note. Sarah Ashford… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Cross back utility apron
This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done! Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you’re creating. Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern. It’s easy to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Side split hem
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to create a side split hem. This hem detail works for either an even hem or a high-low hem. In fact, it’s a nice way to add a high-low effect … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Clothing label tote bag
This tote bag made from clothing labels points a finger at consumerism and materialism. All those labels came from clothing that someone once purchased but is no longer using. Jessie from I Am Sew Crazy created this statement piece and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sock pig softie
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his little sock pig softie is so cute for Chinese New Year! (2019 is the year of the pig.) It’s also a cute little softie just because. Joanne from Craft Passion shows how you can make one. The sock … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Chiffon little black dress refashion
This step by step tutorial will walk you through how to bring new life to a classic fashion staple: the little black dress. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to refashion a basic sleeveless black dress into one with a layered … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Knot scrunchie
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can sew your own knot scrunchie. She’s got a free pattern for you to download and a video showing how to sew it together. It’s a great project to use your scraps … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY weighted blanket
Many people say that weighted blankets have a calming effect. My daughter has one and loves it! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can sew your own weighted blanket. Making it yourself lets you choose your fabrics and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sewing notions zipper pouch
This flat zipper pouch would be perfect for storing sewing notions, don’t you think? Of course, it would also be great for storing school supplies or toiletries or other small items. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage has an easy sewing tutorial … Read More...