Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make this cute smocked gingham zippered pouch.  The row of smocking creates a cool effect across the gingham fabric.  She boxed the bottom so it stands up on its own.  Get the … Read More...

Joann from Craft Passion shows how to turn a tea towel into a throw pillow, no sewing required.  Instead of needle and thread, she uses eyelets and ribbon to pull the sides together.  Get the tute.

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Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make this cool bag out of a couple of vintage linen placemats and some bamboo handles.  If you can’t find placemats you like, you could always use some yardage instead.  Go to her … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Square Circle skirt.  It’s made like a circle skirt, but the outer edge is a square instead of a circle.  It’s a quick sew – she can do … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of color to a t-shirt with split shoulder seams. Now, instead of her bare shoulders peeking out, you see a pop of color.  Get the tute on her blog… Read More...

You might think that an embroidery machine can only do embroidery motifs.  But it can also do applique.  It takes a few additional steps to add and then stitch around the fabric applique.  Prudent Baby posts a video showing the … Read More...

Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to twist and stitch fabric into a spiral.  It makes a pretty embellishment for a top or tee.  Go to her blog for the tute.

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Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric.  Not only is it easy to sew, but the foldover waistband gives you the choice of wearing it long or short.  Wear … Read More...

Jessica from Running With Scissors got so many comments about the toddler skinny cords she made that she went and created a free pattern for us.  The have curved patch pockets on the front, and a faux fly (but with … Read More...

To keep your machine happy and running smoothly, you need to give it a good cleaning and oiling every now and then.  If you’ve neve done it before,  Ashley from Make It and Love It tells you what to do.  … Read More...

Cherie from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make kid-friendly fabric napkins.  She made some from recycled knit fabric and others from flannel, and compared the absorbancy of the two fabrics. (Turns out the knit soaked up … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this awesome tunic top for her daughter.   Made from a knit fabric, it has a boat neck, loose fitting cut on sleeves, and a gathered waist.  This is … Read More...

Though the straight stitch is the one you’ll use the most, there are some other basic sewing machine stitches that are helpful to your sewing.  Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with a post explaining 9 basic … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a free tutorial showing how to make an apple picking bag.  (If apple picking isn’t on your calendar this season, it’s cute enough to carry around just because.)  She used a … Read More...

Fall is here and that means boots!!  Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a pair of faux boot socks that give the look of socks without the bulk.  Lace trim peeks out the top of the boots as if … Read More...

Melody Miller shares a tutorial over at  I Heart Linen for making what may very well be the cutest drawstring bag – ever.  It has a face on it!  Squeal!!  You can also make it without the sweet face at … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Double Bow Tie for boys.  The “double” refers to the  fact that the bow tie is made more like an actual bow, with a loop of fabric on each side … Read More...

It’s easy enough to turn under the edge of a piece of fabric when that edge is straight.  But when you’re turning under a curved edge, things can get hairy.  Molly from Eeny Meeny & Moe shows how to use … Read More...