Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard. She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape. Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur lined boot sweaters
These faux fur lined boot sweaters wrap around a pair of boots, adding warmth and a pop of color. They’re removable so you can have your plain boots back when you want. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY African print sweatshirt
I own one sweatshirt and I’m a little ashamed how often I wear it, especially when the weather is as cold as it’s been lately. I think I wore it 3 days in a row to pick my daughter up … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade wooden buttons
These handmade wooden buttons would be beautiful rustic accent to a jacket or sweater, or maybe even a bag. Lisa from Big Little shows how you can make them out of a branch you might find in your yard or … Read More...
Tutorial: Get Well Soon tissue box cover
This tissue box cover is just what you need when you have the sniffles. This would make the most thoughtful Get Well gift!In addition to the tissues you’ll need to wipe your nose, it has a pocket on the side … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Tote
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make her Button Tote. She starts with a purchased canvas tote and embellishes it with a square of bright buttons arranged in an ombre … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a draft snake to keep out the cold air
Kim from Milkybeer shows how you can make a draft snake. It’s a long rice-filled pillow you can place at the bottom of a door to keep the drafts from sneaking in. There is a Velcro opening in one end … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded faux fur vest
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this hooded faux fur vest for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how. You can make a pattern by tracing around a hooded sweatshirt that fits your child. The vest is not lined, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple leather wallet
Veva from My White Idea shares a video tutorial showing how to make a simple leather wallet like this one. My husband prefers this style of wallet because it’s so thin. It has a pocket to hold credit cards and … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a gathering foot to ruffle or gather fabric quickly
A gathering foot makes fast work of gathering up a length of fabric, whether for a long ruffle or to gather a skirt to a bodice. (The first time I heard of a gathering foot was AFTER I had just … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper, … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrow pillow
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Birch Fabrics showing how you can make this cool pillow shaped like an arrow. It would be at home in a teen or tween’s room, but it could also be cute in … Read More...
December indie pattern round-up
Fiona from Diary of a Chain Stitcher shares the latest announcements and releases in the indie sewing pattern world. I am so happy to have found this monthly round-up on her blog! She also links out to projects made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl window first-aid pouch you can slip in your purse
Jennie from Clover & Violet shares a tutorial for making this first-aid pouch with a clear vinyl window. It’s small enough to toss in your purse, with room to hold a selection of band-aids, some hand wipes, and other small … Read More...
Free pattern: Sew a Simple Shrug
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to sew a simple shrug. It’s super easy to make, with just one pattern piece and three easy seams. A lettuce edge hem on the sleeves is a pretty finish. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to create these fun pillows
The fun designs on these throw pillows aren’t printed on the fabric. They’re stitched on using a sewing machine’s decorative stitches. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Their tutorial shows how to make three variations – a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkle chevron slouchy sweatshirt
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this gold and sequined chevron stripe sweatshirt, with no sewing required. It starts as a plain sweatshirt, but a simple cut makes it an … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic Ruffled Pillowcases
Sew4Home shows how you can make a romantic ruffled pillowcase. They would be beautiful in a shabby chic bedding ensemble. They’d also be beautiful additions to a little girl’s room décor. Each pillowcase has a deep ruffle at the opening, … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric blocks for baby or toddler
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at Hello, Wonderful showing how to make these soft fabric blocks. These would make a sweet gift for a young child or perhaps a new parent. They’re stuffed with blocks of foam which … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible New Year’s banner
I’ve got a tutorial over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how to make a reversible New Year’s banner. On one side is the current year, and the other the year to come. Display it with the current year … Read More...