Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this simple lined pouch with button closure.  A pouch like this has so many uses – use on to hold a memo pad,  your cosmetics, or receipts.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Susan from Living With Punks made this One Seater floor cushion for her small children, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  I’m lovin’ the handle on the side that makes it easy to tote it around the … Read More...

Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic.  The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric – no pattern necessary.  Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit.  Get the … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make a book cover out of oilcloth.  The wipe-clean surface of oilcloth is a good choice for a protective cover for a book.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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Kerry from Fabric Therapy tells how to make this cool typeset monogrammed throw pillow.  Make one with an initial for your last name.  Or if you’re feeling ambitious, you could make several and spell out a short word.  Go to … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff continues Celebrating Mom with a tutorial showing how to make her Butterfly Collection throw pillow cover.  Little felt butterflies are stitched down to the front of the cover in a simple grid pattern reminiscent of … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make your own duvet cover.  A project this large requires a good deal of fabric, but making it yourself means that you can coordinate the duvet cover with other decor items you’ve made.  Go to … Read More...

Care from Obsessively Stitching made a wallet for her son to hold his very first library card. (Major milestone!)  Resourceful sewist that she is, she made the wallet from a dishtowel.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar made this simple tube top to layer underneath a shirt when she doesn’t feel like adding a full layer of a tank top.  This is great for hot summer days when … Read More...

If you love the look of a corded or piped seam, but worry that the piping won’t fit tight up against your seam, check out this tutorial over at Bitter Betty Blogs.  She tells how she achieves the perfect … Read More...

Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how easy it is to turn a placemat into a handy clothespin bag.  The handle is attached to the bag with velcro to make it easy to hang on your line as you … Read More...

Khristina from Sew Prim Khris shares a tutorial for making this tote bag.  The exterior pocket and handles allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints.  (I love the way patterns and colors play against each other when … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these “you” and “me” accent pillows.  Make a pair for your living room as a whimsical invitation for visitors to make themselves at home.  Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make a version of the classic First Place ribbon.  She shows it as a birthday decoration, with the number in the center marking the child’s age.   You could also change the number to a seasonal … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make this lightweight crinkle scarf.  Isn’t it pretty?  Get the how-to.

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Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this envelope-style reusable gift bag.  Just put your gift item in the fabric pouch, close the flap, and tie the attached ribbons to keep it closed.  It can be used again and … Read More...

The Mother Huddle shows how to make exfoliating salt scrub pouches for the shower or bath.  Use these little pouches to slough off the dead winter skin.  You can make these little pouches out of washcloths, and then fill them … Read More...