What is it that prevents you from tackling a challenging sewing project? Don’t want to mess up the fabric? Or invest time in a project only to not have it work? Or are you just a perfectionist and are embarrassed … Read More...
Tutorial: Big heart pillow
Anna from noodlehead shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this bold heart pillow. The large heart on the front of the pillow is pieced. She includes a video showing how to piece the curves. An invisible … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a hole in footed pajama soles
My daughter LOVED wearing footed pajamas when she was little. (She’d still love wearing them now, but they’re hard to find in bigger sizes.) With all the wear a favorite pair of footed jammies gets, a hole in the foot … Read More...
Tutorial: Camo and suede infinity scarf
Gina Michele created this bold infinity scarf from camo fabric and suede. The camo fabric definitely gives it edge, and the suede gives it body. Her blog title describes this as a flannel and suede scarf, so I’m thinking the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fingerless gloves
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pair of fingerless gloves. They’ll keep your hands and wrists warm while your hands are free for texting or gripping doorknobs or any of the other things that are hard … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a snagged sweater
Don’t you hate it when a sweater gets snagged ? Not only does it look bad, but that loose thread is likely to get pulled and turned into a hole. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can fix a … Read More...
Tilly’s tips for sewing on sweatshirt knits
Even if you’re used to sewing with knits, sewing on a sweatshirt knit is a bit different because it is so thick. Tilly and the Buttons shares some tips for working with sweatshirt knit that will help you get nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew angled seams and have the ends line up
When you’re sewing a seam, you line up your fabrics right side together, perfectly aligned at the top and bottom, right? If you’re sewing a simple straight seam you do. But if you’re sewing an angled seam, lining your pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Round leather zipper pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial for making a round leather zipper pouch like this one. The leather is sturdy to stand up to some serious wear and tear, and it also gives it enough body to hold … Read More...
Help for fabric hoarders
When I read the title of a post at Sew Can Do asking, “Are you a fabric hoarder too?” it was like the author, Cheryl, could see into my house. She could see the piles of fabric in my sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a drawstring so it doesn’t get lost
Ever have a drawstring get pulled inside a casing? Tug too hard on one end of a drawstring, and the other can get pulled inside the casing. Or, pulled out altogether. Then, you’ve got to rethread the casing. No fun! … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a keyhole cut out to a sleeve
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can add a keyhole and ties to a blouse sleeve. The cut out detail is particularly striking when finished with a contrast bias. They show the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Draw a custom fabric print with fabric crayons
The fabric that Aunt Peaches used for this pillow is a custom design. She drew it herself on to some plain fabric, using Pentel fabric crayons. She shares a tutorial at the Pentel blog showing how easy it is to … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
Tutorial: Just the Essentials small tote
This is the Just The Essentials bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. A small tote with a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front, it’s just big enough to carry a wallet, a phone, and other essentials. … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls slouchy raglan sweatshirt
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can adapt a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to create a slouchy raglan sweatshirt. Her tutorial shows how to create the looser fit from your favorite raglan pattern. Folding the hems to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted faux fur infinity scarf
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how to make this beautiful twisted faux fur infinity scarf. The thick pile of the fur gives the twist extra dimension. The twisted scarf can go as dressy or as casual as you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lining to a pants pattern
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can add a flannel lining when making a pair of pants. The extra layer adds warmth to a pair of pants. She shows it for a pair of toddler pants, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys
My cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate. They are shameless! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read More...