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...
Sewing pattern: Scrapbusting DIY pouf ottoman
This DIY pouf ottoman might be the ultimate scrap busting project. Not only is it sewn from larger scraps of fabric, but the stuffing is made from all those fabric scraps. The pouf makes a nice addition to a living … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted jelly roll Christmas stocking
Make a beautiful quilted Christmas stocking using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to do it. She uses precut fabric strips and batting strips to make the quilted strips she uses to create the stocking.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Flannel and Sherpa scarf with oversized pom poms
Sew a fleece and Sherpa scarf that’s snuggly soft and super warm for your neck! Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial! It’s an extra long scarf that measure’s approximately 8″ x 80″, with large pom poms hanging from … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Baby changing pad cover
When you’re putting together a baby’s nursery, you want everything to be perfect! Alicia from Sew What Alicia show show you can sew a contoured changing pad cover. When you make it yourself, you can choose from all the beautiful … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Gnome throw pillows
These gnome pillows make cute holiday and winter decor for your home! Kippi at Home has a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. The simple shapes are easy to applique so it’s a project you … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little felt Christmas tree
This felt tree is quick and easy to make. It makes a great ornament, but it’s also a cute extra to tie onto a gift! Staci from Crafty Stacihas a tutorial showing how to make one. The simple stitching … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Icy fox felt Christmas ornament
I’m loving this icy fox Christmas ornament! You can stitch one up from felt, with sequins to add some sparkle. Jules Madden shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Alisa Burke’s blog. This cute little guy is made entirely … Read More...