Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding … Read More...
Tutorial: Cords To Go Pocket
Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow
Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse … Read More...
Video tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern to fit a small waist and large hips
If your waist is relatively small to the size your hips, you’ll find that most sewing patterns don’t fit you through the hip and waist area. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shares a video tutorial showing how to alter a … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodle heart appliqued throw pillow
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shows how to make this throw pillow sprinkled with doodled heart appliques. The design is inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. I am loving the tone on tone applique with the contrasting black thread! … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick clothing fixes for weight loss transition
When you’re in the process of losing weight, the in-between time is hard on your wardrobe. The inches are coming off so your old clothes are fitting too loose. But there are still more inches to come off before you … Read More...
Tip: Assembling a PDF pattern fast and easy
There is a certain convenience to PDF patterns. You can purchase and download and print them at any time, with no waiting for a store to be open or waiting for a pattern to ship. But then comes the assembly … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse. It’s actually not a true collar, but facing flipped to the front of the shirt. It turns a high round neck into a … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute scarf cardigan
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a scarf cardigan, a cardigan with the ends of a scarf sewn to the front openings. To wear it, just put on the cardigan and drape the ends of the scarf up and around your neck. … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped heart applique throw pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made this beautiful heart applique pillow as part of her daughter’s new room decor. Lucky girl! I want a room as pretty as hers! Stef guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Free pattern: 2-piece sleeve placket
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to make a 2-piece shirt sleeve placket. She also includes a free pattern for the pieces. She makes these entirely at the machine, with only finger pressing during the construction. (She gives it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf
Natalie from Crème de la Craft shows how to make this yarn fringe scarf, with no sewing required. The scarf itself is a length of knit fabric, which doesn’t fray so there’s no hemming. The yarn fringe is easily added … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced chevron bodice with perfectly matching stripes
Striped fabrics are fun for garment sewing because you can play with the direction of the stripes, like in this little girl’s dress that Crystal from Stitched by Crystal made. She pieced the bodice on the bias to create a … Read More...
Tutorial: Wash & Wear lingerie travel organizer
This Wash & Wear Travel Pouch will help you separate dirty lingerie items from ones that are still clean. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s divided into two zippered pockets (zippers down each side … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl Tunic variation of a Simple Blouse Pattern
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares another variation of her Simple Blouse pattern. In this tutorial, she shows how to turn it into a cowl tunic. She lengthens the original pattern and adds a hem band. She also shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap football coasters
I am not much of a sports fan, but I keep hearing that there’s this thing called the Superbowl, and that it’s happening sometime soon? If you’re having a watch party, how about making up a set of cute burlap … Read More...