Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows how you can make these faux fur shoe cuffs, with no sewing required. They attach to the shoe with shoe clips so you can add or remove them to suit your outfit. She shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Box pleat window valance
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how to make a box pleat window valance. She includes a rod pocket for mounting (instead of stapling it to a board) so it’ll be easy to change out later should you decide to redecorate. … Read More...
Tutoria: DIY counter height cutting table for less than $75
Diana Rambles shows how she made this counter height cutting table for less than $75. The base of the table is made from bookcases, which create the correct height for the cutting table and also provide storage. And as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add length and fullness to a cap sleeve pattern
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can add length and fullness to a cap sleeve pattern. It remains a smooth sleeve cap, with the fullness added to the bottom only. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur throw pillow cover
Faux fur is definitely trending this season. We’re seeing it all over accessories – from hats to scarves to vests. Why not bring it to your home decor as well? Steph from Crafting in the Rain shares a tutorial over … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and canvas monogrammed zippered pouch
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a leather and canvas monogrammed zippered pouch. She pieces the canvas and the leather to minimize bulk. (Where there is a leather stripe on the front of the bag, … Read More...
Gretchen’s tips for cutting and sewing velvet
Velvet is a sewing nemesis for many of us. The nap, the nap, the nap. It makes the fabric so lush, but it causes so many problems for cutting and sewing accurately. Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty little bow hair clips
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can whip up these pretty little bow hair clips. You can get creative with fabric types, mixing and matching the materials for the bow and the strip in the center. She shows some … Read More...
Tutorial: Double welt pocket with a button loop closure
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how to make a double welt pocket with a button loop. You can use contrasting fabric for the welts, as she did, or the same fabric as the rest of the garment. For a … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt hot water bottle cover
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this felt hot water bottle cover. The design is absolutely elegant in its simplicity. The only ornamentation is the zig zag handstitching around the edges. On the back, a simple envelope … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted strip pillow cover
Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how you can repurpose old t-shirts into this knotted strip pillow cover. This would be so cute for a teen or tween’s room! There’s no sewing required; … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy embellished towels using fabric strips
With this tutorial from Jona from Stop Staring… and Start Sewing!, a couple of strips of fabric is all you need to take a plain towel and make it coordinating décor for your bath or kitchen. They’re fast and easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric box
Tina Craig from Seaside Stitches shows how you can sew up these little quilted fabric boxes. You can use them on your sewing table as thread catchers, or by the back door to hold pocket change and stray small items. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Kawaii Kitty Bow Holder
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama Raeanna shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making this felt Kawaii Kitty Bow Holder. Those big kitty eyes are sooo cute!! Ribbons hanging from the lightly stuffed kitty face will hold a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur monster pencil pouch
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she created this faux fur monster pencil pouch for her daughter. This is such a cute idea!! The eyes are appliqued down, and the mouth is a zipper stitched in at … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a continuous placket
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a continuous placket, like the one she used in the grown-up version of the Prepster Pullover she made. One strip of fabric will bind both edges of … Read More...
Free pattern: Charlie Sweatshirt for babies
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her week of free patterns with her Charlie Sweatshirt. It has a squared off neck, but the banding overlaps to make it high V. And the little elbow patches are so cute!! The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy window valance
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window. The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window. It’s a quick way to add a spot … Read More...
Tutorial: Flatlocked serged seam
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can make a flatlock seam on your serger. While a typical serged seam leaves a 1/4″ seam allowance on one edge (both layers of fabric wrapped together in threads to keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow sleeve detail
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a bow detail for a sleeve hem. She shows it on a grown-up version of her Prepster Pullover top for kids, but you can add this detail to … Read More...