Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with a gathered top and piped sides. You might think that the gathered top (and bottom) would be hard to sew to the side pieces, but the whole thing comes together quite easily. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bolster pillow
Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a bolster pillow. You can add it to your bedding ensemble or put a pair of them along the arms of your couch. Make it from a fun print or … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern
One of the complaints I hear most often from new sewists is that printed sewing patterns intimidate them. Any why wouldn’t they, with all that folded tissue (that NEVER goes back into the envelope right), and those charts and tiny … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Foldover tote with faux leather handles from a plain canvas tote
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas tote, giving it a foldover top and faux leather straps. The foldover top is made from a contrasting fabric, creating a color block effect. The plain canvas … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a fabric checkbook cover. The fabric cover is much prettier – and more durable – than the cheap plastic covers that come from the bank. It even has … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled oven mitts
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these scrap friendly ruffled oven mitts. The quilted oven mitts have a ruffle trimmed pocket for your hand. You can hang it on a hook using the grommet tab. It’s a fun project for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tiny duffel purse
Are you in need of a new purse that is both stylish and practical? If so, you’ll love this tutorial from Erin at Sew, Mama, Sew on how to make a small-scale duffel that can be carried as a purse. … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and cotton storage baskets
Sew4Home shows how you can make these burlap and cotton storage baskets. The sides are slouchy but only slightly so. They’d be great for containerizing towels in the bathroom, or holding toys in a child’s room. They’d also make pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and tweed travel wallet
Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can make a travel document holder in leather and tweed. The large wallet will keep your travel tickets, passport, cash passport, tickets organized so its always easy to find what you need. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper
Sometimes some new throw pillows are all you need to change the look of a room. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper. A simple square pillow … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabulous fabric beads
I cannot get over how fabulous these fabric beads are! Alma Stoller shares a video tutorial showing how you can make some of your own. Each one is unique. You can make them with simple materials (including knit fabric upcycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear front zippered travel pouches
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these clear front zipper pouches to organize your toiletries, charging cords, and other small items when traveling. They’re beautiful made from cotton prints with coordinating decorative ribbon. I’d make a few … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork camera strap cover
Simple Simon and Co. guest blogs at Lolly Jane with a tutorial showing how to make a patchwork camera strap cover. The mix of colors and prints in the patchwork make this sooo much prettier than the standard black webbing … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls heart purse
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this heart purse for little girls. It has a zipper sewn into one side to keep her treasures safe and sound. You could even tuck a little treasure … Read More...
Tutorial: Understanding knit fabric weight
When you order knit fabrics online, it can be hard to know if they will be the right thickness for your project. Most online stores will use descriptions like “lightweight” or “medium weight” but that’s kind of subjective. A more … Read More...
Free pattern: Cover for a Brother 1034D serger
Many of us have pretty dust covers for our sewing machines, but what about your serger? Sergers need love, too! There are all kinds of nooks and crannies for dust to settle in. Deby from So Sew Easy created a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Curtain tie backs
Bekki from The Creativity Cauldron demonstrates how you can easily create a set of custom curtain tie backs to enhance your home décor. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, these tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a kids name pillow
Little kids (at least the ones I know) love stuff with their name on it. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial for making pillows that are personalized with a child’s name. Make one as -a cute finishing touch for … Read More...
Keep your sewing machine foot pedal from sliding
If your sewing machine foot pedal slides around on slick flooring (like hardwood, vinyl, or tile), check out this handy tip from Nanny from Nannycraft4U. She shows an easy fix that’ll make your pedal stay put.
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Free pattern: Tiny felt houses
Delilahiris shares a free pattern to make these sweet little felt houses. The front door has a heart shaped window and really opens. A button clasp holds it shut. The little felt houses are perfect blank canvases for all kinds … Read More...