Singer is offering an opportunity for sewists across the United States to to share their love of sewing and try out the Confidence Stylist sewing machine. It’ll all happen through 800 House Parties to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bow tote
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make this beautiful tote with an oversized bow. It was inspired by a similar bag at Anthropologie ($500!!!). The body of the bag is pleated and the side seams are accented with … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen or shorten a pants pattern
If you’re making a pair of shorts, you may easily find yourself needing to alter the length, making them either longer or shorter. This sounds like it would just be a matter of chopping off the length, or adding extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Resize a man’s polo to fit a small child
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to resize a man’s polo to fit a small child. If the neck or collar are too big for the child’s small frame, she shows how to resize those as well. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Lauren credit card wallet
Priti from Fab Indian Fabrics and Arm Candy For You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little credit card wallet. It has a snap closure and a trigger clip to attach it to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Add interest to a plain sweater with freezer paper stencil
Lara from Less Cake {More Frosting} guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to update a plain cardigan with a bit of freezer paper stencil. She created the intricate damask and swirl stencils with her Silhouette machine. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather drawstring coinpurse
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a simple leather drawstring coin purse, no sewing required. It’s lined with fused fabric, and a lace threaded through holes cinches it up. It’s a quick, easy project and … Read More...
Tutorial: Shamrock Chic appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this super cute Shamrock Chich appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock shapes are made from raw-edge appliqued hearts in various prints (greens, of course!) and are sprinkled all over the shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy flex-frame pouch
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for … Read More...
Kimonos for baby Lily
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated tote bag
Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized moccasins you can make yourself
Arianne from Still Parenting shows how to make a pair of kid-sized moccasins. Each moccasin is made from a single piece of felt, cleverly shaped so it can be folded and stitched into a little shoe. The cuffs can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s day tee
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a cute “lucky charm” t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with a combination of applique and freezer paper stencil. Get the tute.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]
Tutorial: Zippered lanyard pouch
Sarah from Sweet Pea and Jojo shows how to make her Helen Lanyard Pouch. The pouch is named after her mother, a busy teacher always going this way and that, and who needed an easy way to keep up with … Read More...
Tutorial: Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make a Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag. The red and white striped bag looks just like it stepped out of a Dr. Seuss book. She lined … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing tight curves
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew curves. Loose are fairly easy, but getting an accurate stitch line on a tight curve can be tricky. Her tutorial shows some tricks for making it … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boy’s Jacket with notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boys’ jacket. Named the “Harmonica Jacket” by her son, it has a notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches. The pocket on the chest is sized to hold a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux coffee sack pillow
Burlap coffee sacks are a fun way to add some texture and personality to home dec items, but it’s not always easy to find an old coffee sack. Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover
Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house . … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth covered canvas sneakers
Crafty Chica shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made these awesome sneakers. She started with a pair of plain canvas sneakers, and used Aleene’s Fabric Fusion to cover them in a bright oilcloth print. If … Read More...