Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can achieve a raw edge neckline finish for a t-shirt or knit dress. And no, we’re not just cutting the neck line and leaving it raw. This finish binds off the neckline, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Get the tension right on your serger
Getting the tension right on a sewing machine can be tricky. Getting tension right on a serger is even more frustrating. Portia from Makery dedicates a post to tension, pinpointing what is causing your tension to be off and how … Read More...
Tutorial: Chicken bean bags for juggling or other toss games
These chicken bean bags are perfect for learning to juggle. And what an awesome summer day boredom buster that would be! (Just make sure it’s an outside activity…) They could also be used for a toss game. Mary Beth from … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll bed mattress and reversible sheets
Do you have a child who has a doll with a doll bed? With help from a couple of tutorials from KC from The Real Thing with the Coake Family, you can make a bedding set for the doll’s bed. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fingertip towels
Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands. They’re not always easy to find, though, especially not if you want them to match your bathroom. But Becky … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trim Seaside Coverup
This pom pom trim Seaside Coverup by Sew Caroline is cute beach or pool wear. It’s also an easy sewing project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make it in any size, from adult … Read More...
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a small zippered pocket
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric stationery pouches
These felt and fabric pouches make for some seriously cute stationery and craft supply organization. Use them to hold pens, tags, washi tape, clips, or other bits of randomness. Mel from One Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab-n-go keychain pouch
Pellon Projects shares a tutorial for making their Grab-N-Go Pouch. It attaches to a key ring so you’ll always have it with you (at least if you’ve brought your keys with you). It’s a flat pouch with the zipper applied … Read More...
Fabric sewing labels printable
Deby from So Sew Easy has created some cute Handmade For You sewing labels you can download, print on to printable fabric, and add to your handmade gifts. The file includes 6 sewing themed Handmade For You label designs. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric boxes with hinged lids
All small storage should be this pretty! Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can make a pretty fabric box with a hinged lid. Storage boxes are always handy to have, so you might want to make up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day
Ula from Lulu and Celeste shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showing how you can make this maple leaf mug rug for Canada Day. It’s a large maple leaf pieced with red and white stripes. You could also make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat
I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle. I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make … Read More...
Are these sewing mistakes making your clothes look homemade?
I prefer my sewing projects, particularly clothes, look handmade rather than homemade. The words are similar, but to me there’s a big difference. When it’s handmade it’s unique and thoughtfully constructed, whereas homemade tends to look a little sloppy or … Read More...
10 tips to make your sewing space work better
To say my sewing room is inefficient is an understatement. I often just pull my sewing machine to the dining room because there is no empty table space in my studio. And every time I need a tool or notion, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this cooling neck wrap to beat the summer heat
Beat the heat this summer by making a water cooling neck wrap to wear when you’re outside. The fabric tubes are filled with water absorbing crystals so they’ll stay wet – and cool your neck – for a long time. … Read More...
Tutorial: Metallic reverse stencil leaf print pillowcases
I am totally diggin’ on these metallic reverse stenciled leaf print pillows made by Aunt Peaches. She shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she created them. There’s no sewing required. They’re purchased pillowcases made over … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby doll peasant dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a few easy adjustments to a basic peasant top to make a babydoll dress. I’m so happy to see this! I rocked the babydoll dress back in … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip up wallet with lots of pockets
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making this zip up wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside to hold everything that needs keeping up with. Small pockets hold credit cards or ID, and a large … Read More...
Tutorial: How to print layered PDF sewing patterns
More and more multi-size PDF sewing patterns are offering a layered option that allows you to print only the sizes you need. No more trying to figure which line to follow when cutting it out! Hallelujah! Deb from So Sew … Read More...