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...
Sewing pattern: Fabric Valentine postcards
Send a handmade Valentine to friends and family with these fabric Valentine postcards! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl has a tutorial showing how to make them. Create custom designs using Valentine novelty prints. It’s also a good way to use … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Classic satchel bag
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a classic satchel bag. It’s big enough to pack for a weekend trip, but easy enough to carry to take with you to the gym. It has a pockets on the inside as well … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Henley button placket
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...
Sewing pattern: Woven fabric basket
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...
Sewing pattern: Farmhouse style ruffle pillow cover
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew these lovely farmhouse style ruffle pillow covers. Raw edge ruffles down both sides of the pillow cover create a rustic, shabby chic look. The envelope style pillow covers are easy … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to rip out a seam
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...
Sewing pattern: Embroidered photo Christmas ornaments
Turn family photos into keepsake ornaments with this tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says! Embroidery and beading and a bit of tulle add sparkle and personality to the black and white photos. You’ll have fun figuring out which details to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Gathered ribbon angel Christmas ornaments
These ribbon angels will be so pretty hanging on the tree, with the Christmas lights shining through the sheer gathered ribbon. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how you can make them. She made these angels with … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork bear ornament you can hang outside
This bear ornament is made from patchwork fabric, but with the vinyl coating on the outside, it’s perfect for hanging outdoors! In fact, this bear ornament was made to hang on one of the Christmas trees decorating the U.S. Capitol! … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled sweater hat
Wool hats can be so expensive, and wool fabric is even more so. Keep warm this winter by upcycling an old wool sweater into a hat! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how. This is a photo tutorial with no pattern … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sequin skirt
Holiday party and nothing to wear? Make yourself a sparkly sequin skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a a tutorial showing how. It’s perfect for Christmas and New Year’s parties! Her tutorial includes tips for sewing … Read More...
Sewing pattern: No sew felt mistletoe headband
This mistletoe headband is a cute Christmas accessory! You can make one with free pattern and tutorial from American Felt & Craft. The mistletoe headband has vintage style but it has a modern feel when done up in bright colors. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Pencil pouch from wide embroidered trim
Have you ever seen a piece of spectacular embroidered trim but haven’t known what to do with it because it’s so wide? Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has a great idea. She used a bit of wide Embroided trim
to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Secrets to pretty topstitching
Topstitching is just like the name implies – a line of stitching that you can see on the top of your fabric. It’s used to stabilize seams and also as a decorative element. Because it will show on your finished … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Snowmen and hearts winter embroidery hoop art
With snowmen and hearts, these winter embroidery hoop art designs will take you from Christmas to Valentine’s Day! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. The felt snowmen and heart appliques are … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scissors case sewing kit
This scissors case is perfect for embroidery projects or small hand sewing projects! The little sewing kit has a spot to hold a small pair of scissors, as well as a needle minder for your pins and needles and a … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Classic Christmas Stocking
It’s less than a week till Christmas. If you don’t have stockings for all your family members yet, there’s still time to sew some up! Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a Classic … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled scarf into gift bag
Skip the throwaway gift wrapping paper this year and save a hole-y scarf from the trash with this upcycle sewing tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says. You only have a few seams to sew, this is faster than going to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy quilted Christmas tree skirt
Making your own Christmas tree skirt is actually pretty simple and can give you a custom look. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how she created this beautiful Buffalo check quilted Christmas tree skirt. Pre-quilted fabric makes … Read More...