Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a … Read More...
7 tips for teaching a teen to sew
Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple luggage tag
Travel plans for this summer? Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a simple luggage tag for your bag. The clear vinyl pocket will hold a slip of paper or business card with your information on it. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: See-through zippered pouch
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this see-through zippered pouch, embellished up with pretty ribbons. It’s a great pouch for organizing pens and pencils, make-up acessories, small toys, etc. The clear front allows you to see easily what is inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom ottoman cube cover
With a new fabric cover, you can give a boring (or unattractive or stained) ottoman cube a fresh new look. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Home dec weight fabrics come in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage bin with handles
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make a fabric storage bin with handles. Canvas on the outside and for the lining make this a sturdy basket. Use it to organize a toy room or your … Read More...
Tutorial: Cafe curtains with fabric hanging loops and accent bands
Sew4Home shows how to make these café curtains with fabric hanging loops and contrast bands sewn across the top and bottom. They’d be so pretty hanging in a kitchen or dining nook! They’re made from three fabrics, which gives plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew hair scrunchies
As a child of the 80s, I wore plenty of hair scrunchies in my day. And like all fashion trends, they’re back again. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shows how you can make your own scrunchies. It turns out … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric planter buckets
Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make these fabric planter buckets. They’re made from two layers of twill (you could also use home dec weight canvas or duck), with thick rope and grommets for handles. … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood handle doily purse
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how she made this lace purse out of a giant doily. The doily she used was 36″ in diameter, which sounds like one that was used as a small table covering. The repurposed lace and the … Read More...
Winner: A History of the Paper Pattern Industry
The winner of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry by Joy Spanabel Emery (read my review here) is…. Commenter # 21, Emma Smith, who said: “I love the 1930?s with the era of film stars and the glamour … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer picnic coasters
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make these fun summer picnic coasters. The gingham print and ric rac trim peeking out the edge give them retro charm. They’re easy to make, too! You could whip out a whole … Read More...
I’m hosting The Daily Sew today!
In addition to my regular Craft Gossip blogging today, I’m also on The Daily Sew on Facebook sharing some fun sewing inspiration. I am honored to be part of this group of super talented bloggers, if only for the day. … Read More...
#whyisew series to share our sewing journeys
This week some of your favorite sewing bloggers will be exploring why they do what they do. They’ll tell us why they began sewing, and share some of their journey as they learned this craft. This promises to be an … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope and neon cord coasters
Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere shows how you can make these fun coasters from rope and neon cord. You won’t need a sewing machine; they go together entirely with simple hand sewing. You can find both the rope and neon … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather pineapple luggage tag
Jordana Paige shows how you can make a cute leather pineapple luggage tag. The leather pineapple shape slides over a laminated luggage tag. She shares a template for cutting out the pineapple shape. You could also use her tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a vented sleeve band to a shirt
Maris from Sew Maris shows how to add a vented sleeve band to a shirt. It’s a smart detail that also happens to be great solution when a pattern ends up with sleeves shorter than you thought they would be. … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 minute kids bean bag chair
This kids bean bag chair is the perfect reading nook! Hayley from Project Nursery shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes. Seriously! It’s made with just two pieces of fabric, one zipper, and a handful of simple … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to sew a lanyard
Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a lanyard to keep your keys or work ID always at the ready. It’s an easy project, well suited for beginners. You can also download … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Box Tote
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for making her Reversible Box Tote. The size and shape of this tote would make it a great project bag! It’s a roomy bag with finished dimensions 8″ tall x (14″ including … Read More...