The three clear vinyl pouches in this roll-up makeup valet will keep your cosmetics and toiletries organized on your counter or when you’re traveling. Remono from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The vinyl … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school pencil pouch with chalkboard handwriting panel
A pencil pouch like this one with a chalkboard handwriting panel stitched on the front would make a great back-to-school gift for a teacher. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The handwriting panel is … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY reversible duvet cover
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make your own reversible duvet cover. Now instead of being limited by what is available in the bedding section of the department and discount stores, you can have a duvet cover in any … Read More...
8 things you can do to improve your topstitching
After all, topstitching is designed to be seen, so when it’s less than perfect it shows. Haley at Colette patterns shares 8 tips for perfect topstitching. They’re all simple things you can do to help achieve attractive topstitching on your … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a bow tie
Pretty Prudent shares a tutorial for making a snazzy bow tie. The bow is sewn on to an adjustable neck strap, so there’s no need to tie it each time you put it on. It’s a quick, easy project. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: Big bow bookmark
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how to make a big bow bookmark. The big fabric bow is sewn to an elastic band that will hold your place in … Read More...
Tutorial: Dye your clothes in a mason jar
Mason jars are handy for all kinds of things, not just food storage. Angela from The Guilty Crafter shows how you can dye t-shirts and other clothing in mason jars. The jars seal up tight so you can save dye … Read More...
Tutorial: Tangle-free fabric prewashing
Prewashing yardage always ends up in a big tangled mess. Besides the hassle of untangling those knots, it can also eat up some of your precious yardage. But Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can prewash your fabric and avoid … Read More...
Tutorial: How to rip out a seam quickly
Whether you’re a new sewist or you’ve been sewing for years, ripping out seams is just part and parcel of sewing. Sooner or later, you’ll have a seam that needs to be pulled out. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school chalkboard fabric pencil pouch
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial for making this chalk cloth pencil pouch. You can decorate the outside to suit your mood. Or write fun quotes and encouraging messages. Or maybe your to-do list and other random notes. However … Read More...
Use this interactive map to find sewing friends in your area
The internet makes it possible to connect with sewists around the world. Now you can use the power of the internet to connect with sewists in your neck of the woods. Deby from So Sew Easy has created an interactive … Read More...
Tutorial: Color block a bodice on to a strapless dress
There are people who look stunning in strapless dresses. I am not one of those people. Kristina J. shares a tutorial for people like me, showing how you can add a color blocked bodice to a strapless dress so that … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric frisbee cover
Did you know you can sew a fabric slip cover for a frisbee? And that it will still fly with the cover on? Yes you can, and yes it does. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage hankie burp cloths
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make the sweetest burp cloths using vintage handkerchiefs. They are backed with a soft and absorbent chenille and trimmed with ric rac around the edges. You can usually find vintage handkerchiefs at … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft blocks for baby
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making a set of soft baby blocks. They’re a classic baby toy and the perfect baby shower gift, especially when you don’t know the gender of the baby. She makes them … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper with your regular zipper foot
You don’t actually need a special invisible zipper foot to install an invisible zipper. I figured this out after spending a solid hour trying to install the cheap plastic foot on to my sewing machine. Never could get it on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Boho dress from a sheer curtain
Nadya from Dushonok shows how she made this lovely sheer Boho dress out of an old curtain. You can layer the floaty A-line dress over a slip or, like she did, shorts and a bandeau top. The fit is loose … Read More...
Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get rid of stitch marks after ripping out a seam
Ripping out stitches is just a fact of life for sewists. Sooner or later, we all find ourselves sitting with a project and a seam ripper to take out unwanted or misplaced stitches. The seam ripper will remove the stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an easy sewing machine cover
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how to make a sewing machine cover. It’s easy to make and will help keep the dust from settling into the workings of your sewing machine. Use a fun print to give it personality. … Read More...