A seam roll makes it easier to press shaped and curved fabric pieces.  You can buy them, but you can also make your own.  Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial showing how, plus a free pattern you can download … Read More...

Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can alter a basic sleeve pattern to create a balloon sleeve.  It’s a neat detail to add to a simple knit top!  The balloon sleeve adds fullness at the lower arm while keeping … Read More...

Long flights are no fun.  but they can be made a little bit better if you can catch some Zs.   Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can sew a simple little travel pillow to help you sleep on … Read More...

So you got a sewing machine for Christmas, and you ran out to the fabric store and got some pretty fabric and a pattern to use…. and then you get home and open up that pattern envelope, and none of … Read More...

Faux fur is a fun fabric to use for winter sewing projects!  It just looks so cozy on pillows and other home decor projects, and it’s a cute trim to add to hats and other accessories.  The deep pile can … Read More...

Like many people, I carry a key and a prox card around with me at work.  My work-issued lanyard was functional, but not so attractive.  And when you’re wearing something around your neck every day, it’s nice for it to … Read More...

Bias tape is an easy and attractive way to finish curved edges.  You can buy bias tape as single or double fold.  I prefer the double fold for finishing edges because the edge that folds around the raw edge of … Read More...

Turn an old pair of pants into cute skirt overalls!  Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary has a tutorial showing how to create this refashion.  Starting with a pair of pants lets you keep all of the waistband detailing and … Read More...

Seam allowances can add bulk or cause bunching, especially if you’re sewing a tight curve or using heavy fabrics. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to grade and trim seams to reduce bulk and get corners and curves to lay … Read More...

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew these fun and pretty quilted pillow covers. They’re made with a quilt-as-you-go technique that’s great for improv piecing and using up your scraps.  Pull out your scraps and see what … Read More...

Sew an easy poncho wrap to add an extra layer to your winter outfits!  Caroline from Sew Can She shows how.  You can start with yardage – or with a lightweight blanket!  Her blanket poncho has a shawl collar, toggle … Read More...

See how easy it is to sew a simple knit pencil skirt!  Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make one.  If you’re wanting to learn to make your own clothes, a knit pencil skirt like … Read More...

The great thing about sewing t-shirts is that it’s so easy to adapt them to make different styles of shirts. Hey June Handmade has a great tutorial showing how you can add a button placket when sewing a shirt, turning … Read More...

Did you know you can weave your fabrics into beautiful baskets?  You can, and Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how.  The woven strips of fabric are reinforced with a heavy interfacing, so the basket is actually … Read More...

If you sew, sooner or later you’ll sew the wrong pieces together, or a seam looks wonky, and you’ll need to rip it out.  It happens to everyone, even the most seasoned of sewists.  And though it’s frustrating to have … Read More...