The fabric that Aunt Peaches used for this pillow is a custom design. She drew it herself on to some plain fabric, using Pentel fabric crayons. She shares a tutorial at the Pentel blog showing how easy it is to … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
Tutorial: Just the Essentials small tote
This is the Just The Essentials bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. A small tote with a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front, it’s just big enough to carry a wallet, a phone, and other essentials. … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls slouchy raglan sweatshirt
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can adapt a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to create a slouchy raglan sweatshirt. Her tutorial shows how to create the looser fit from your favorite raglan pattern. Folding the hems to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted faux fur infinity scarf
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how to make this beautiful twisted faux fur infinity scarf. The thick pile of the fur gives the twist extra dimension. The twisted scarf can go as dressy or as casual as you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lining to a pants pattern
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can add a flannel lining when making a pair of pants. The extra layer adds warmth to a pair of pants. She shows it for a pair of toddler pants, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys
My cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate. They are shameless! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape ID lanyard
Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard. She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape. Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur lined boot sweaters
These faux fur lined boot sweaters wrap around a pair of boots, adding warmth and a pop of color. They’re removable so you can have your plain boots back when you want. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY African print sweatshirt
I own one sweatshirt and I’m a little ashamed how often I wear it, especially when the weather is as cold as it’s been lately. I think I wore it 3 days in a row to pick my daughter up … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade wooden buttons
These handmade wooden buttons would be beautiful rustic accent to a jacket or sweater, or maybe even a bag. Lisa from Big Little shows how you can make them out of a branch you might find in your yard or … Read More...
Tutorial: Get Well Soon tissue box cover
This tissue box cover is just what you need when you have the sniffles. This would make the most thoughtful Get Well gift!In addition to the tissues you’ll need to wipe your nose, it has a pocket on the side … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Tote
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make her Button Tote. She starts with a purchased canvas tote and embellishes it with a square of bright buttons arranged in an ombre … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a draft snake to keep out the cold air
Kim from Milkybeer shows how you can make a draft snake. It’s a long rice-filled pillow you can place at the bottom of a door to keep the drafts from sneaking in. There is a Velcro opening in one end … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded faux fur vest
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this hooded faux fur vest for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how. You can make a pattern by tracing around a hooded sweatshirt that fits your child. The vest is not lined, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple leather wallet
Veva from My White Idea shares a video tutorial showing how to make a simple leather wallet like this one. My husband prefers this style of wallet because it’s so thin. It has a pocket to hold credit cards and … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a gathering foot to ruffle or gather fabric quickly
A gathering foot makes fast work of gathering up a length of fabric, whether for a long ruffle or to gather a skirt to a bodice. (The first time I heard of a gathering foot was AFTER I had just … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper in a French seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how you can install an invisible zipper in a French seam. French seams are a nice finish as they encase the seam allowances. But when a seam also needs to have an invisible zipper, … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrow pillow
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Birch Fabrics showing how you can make this cool pillow shaped like an arrow. It would be at home in a teen or tween’s room, but it could also be cute in … Read More...