Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this fun bow pillow. The pillow base is pieced from two coordinating fabrics, with a bow sewn across the front. The bow fabric she used is perfect for this project!… Read More...
Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of placemats and coordinating napkins, pretty to dress up your holiday table. The ticking they used creates a candy cane stripe around the placemat, and also gives them a homespun old-timey feel.… Read More...
Free pattern: Little boys holiday vest
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a little boys holiday vest. It can be worn casual (shown here), or dressed up for a more formal look. It has a couple of welt … Read More...
Tutorial: Playing card holder
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make this playing card holder. She designed it for her 4 year old niece, who has a hard time holding a hand full of playing cards where she can see them but … Read More...
Holiday survival guide for sewists
We crafty sewy types tend to overextend ourselves during the holidays. Handmade gifts for everyone! At least those are our best intentions… And in the middle of all that madness, you get requests from friends and family for your sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Keepsake photo pillow
Chelsea of GYCT Designs guest blogs at Sew McCool showing how you can turn a treasured photo into a keepsake pillow. You won’t need special printable fabric for this – she shows how to print on to regular ol’ muslin … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid and lace infinity scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful lace and plaid flannel infinity scarf. I’m loving the combination of the lace and the plaid flannel! The lace evokes the … Read More...
Tie your wrapped gifts in selvage and offcut fabric ribbons
Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree carried home on a car
Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas forest pillow or framed print
Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of boot spats
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a pair of spats to give a new (and temporary) look to your boots. They’ll fit your boots perfectly because you use your boots to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed sweater cowl
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making a faux fur trimmed sweater cowl. The outside of the cowl is a warm sweater knit (repurposed from an old sweater, no knitting required), and the lining is a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: No-knit yarn scarf
Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can make a chunky yarn scarf, with no knitting required. Instead of knitting the yarn together, you’ll use a sewing machine to make quick work of a pretty scarf. You’ll need to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy patchwork flax-filled eye pillow
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable faux fur coat collar
This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to clean a sewing machine with a front loading bobbin
A dirty sewing machine is a thread jam (or worse) just waiting to happen. There are easy things you can do to keep your sewing machine in clean working order. Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations
Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one … Read More...
Tutorial: Blackout curtains
If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress … Read More...