Lauren from Molly and Mama shares a tutorial for making this lovely felt flower crown. She includes templates and instructions for making the different kinds of felt flowers stitched to the crown. Make all of them to cover the crown, … Read More...
Tutorial: Light up marquee pillow
The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making a simple fabric wallet. The wallet has a large pocket to hold folded money, and 5 pockets to hold credit cards and ID. It folds in half with no closure required.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac and fabric flower
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ric rac and fabric flower. It’s an easy variation of a simple gathered fabric flower (they give a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make one), with the … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knit jacket
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s jacket from knit fabric. You can upcycle knit fabric from an old garment, like she did, or purchase yardage to make the jacket. The jacket has … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear hand warmer
Tia & Laura from Little Button Diaries share a free pattern at Hobbycraft for this sweet bear hand warmer. The little fabric pouch is filled with rice. Just pop him in the microwave before you head out into the cold, … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute zipper pouch
Zippered pouches are one of the most versatile and practical handmade gifts you can make. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy project to work on in your free time or you’re in need of a last-minute gift idea, … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim Fit and Flare Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade made this beautiful slim fit & flare dress for herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She adapted a basic dress bodice & sleeve pattern for the top, adding her own lightly gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted thrift store purses
Aunt Peaches shows how a little bit of paint can make magic on a thrift store purse. The painting is super simple – just lots of dabs of bright colors – but the effect is WOW. Look for pocketbooks and … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin ribbon trimmed tutu
This ribbon trimmed tutu is just precious! It’s actually a simple knotted tulle tutu, but with satin ribbon sewn to the bottom of each strip of tulle. The satin ribbon tends to curl, which adds dimension to the tutu. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Essential oils zipper pouch
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a zippered pouch to hold a set of essential oils. Or, if you don’t use essential oils, it could easily be adapted to make a great bag for nail polish and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tall leather tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone or … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a slit to a seam with a clean finish
Many garments feature a slit at the bottom of a seam, whether it’s a side slit on a pair of pants or shirt hem, or a slit at the back of skirt. Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined faux fur vest
Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can make a lined faux fur vest. It’s an add-on to a previously published tutorial for a faux fur vest (which she links to in her post). The add-on tutorial shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Deer silhouette sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this deer head silhouette sweater. It’s a super easy project, with no sewing required. You just need a plain sweater, a bit of fabric, and some … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro phone pouch
Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to a tote bag. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sock matching game
Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a tutorial for making a child’s felt sock matching game. In it are 6 sets of felt sock shapes done up in bright colors and with crazy designs. There are also clothespins painted with … Read More...
Tutorial: Abstract painted pillow covers
Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make abstract painted pillow covers like these. They’ll add a fresh pop of color to your home décor. This tutorial shows how to make the cool abstract painted designs, and links … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunshine applique diaper stacker
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a hanging diaper stacker with a cute sunshine applique. The sunshine motif works equally well for boys or girls, as does the gray and white and yellow color scheme they made theirs up in. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cover a lampshade in your favorite fabric
Erica at Honestly WTF shows how you can cover a metal lampshade frame with your favorite fabrics. The fabric is wrapped around the frame in strips so there’s no having to make a pattern. The Liberty prints she used are … Read More...