This removable faux fur collar can make your coat just as dressy as the outfit underneath. It’s perfect for holiday parties, when you need a heavy coat while getting to and from your event. And because the collar is removable, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bird ornament in 6 variations
Connie from ReFabulous shows how you can make a simple felt bird ornament in 6 variations. They all have the same basic shape, but vary in finishing details and fabric. Some are all felt, some felt and fabric, and one … Read More...
Tutorial: Blackout curtains
If you want to keep light out of your room, blackout curtains are what you need. They’re lined with a tightly woven fabric that helps block the sun from the windows. Chelsea from Two Twenty One shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin elbow patches
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can add sequin elbow patches to a sweater, with no sewing required. You can wear it on a cold gray day to ward off the winter blahs, or to a casual dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Self binding fabric napkins
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make fabric napkins using a self binding method. They’re made from two layers of fabric, with the back fabric larger and wrapping over the edge of the front fabric and creating pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas tree tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this Christmas tree tea towel. She uses her favorite toweling fabric (link in her post) to make the tea towel, but you could also start with a purchased plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Jungle Jalopy toy animal zippered pouch
Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make her Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch. The small pouch is shaped like a bus or van and can be used to store a set of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids sleeping cap, plus a freebie Christmas card overlay
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has already made Christmas jammies for all three of her kids. AND she made sleeping caps for all of them. AND she took pictures of her kids in their coordinating jammies and caps for their … Read More...
Free pattern: Simply Shift Dress
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Simply Shift Dress. The simple A-line dress has an easy elegance, perfect for holiday party season. Her free pattern makes a womens size 6-8. It can be made with just one … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sugar cookie baking play set
Amy from While Wearing Heels shows how you can make a felt sugar cookie baking play set. The set includes an actual cookie cutter, felt cookies (cut using the cookie cutter as a template), and the “dough” the cookies were … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters
Fabric coasters make great gift stash gifts. Just about everyone can use a set of coasters! They’re easy to make and don’t require expensive materials. All you need is some fabric and batting to sew up a set of pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version is made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Star Ornament
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home brings a beautiful twist to traditional paper folding with her fabric version of the classic origami star ornament. In her tutorial featured over at U Create, she shows step-by-step how to transform fabric into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage button napkin rings
These vintage button napkin rings by Carolyn from Homework help set an elegant Thanksgiving table. She shares a quick how-to telling how you can make them. They’re so easy to make, and so beautiful! If you have a set of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get sharp corners in your sewing projects
One thing you can do to improve the overall appearance of your sewing projects is to make sure you have sharp corners. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to stitch, cut, and turn corners. They include outside and inside corners, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy to make bed pillow case in 3 sizes and 3 styles
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a standard bed pillowcase. But from a fun fabric, these bed pillow cases are nothing but standard! She uses a French seam finish so there are no raw … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess tent
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how you can make this princess play tent, with no sewing required. It would make a great reading nook or quiet time spot for little girls! The materials aren’t necessarily expensive, either. She was able … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple flannel scarf
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a cozy scarf to wrap around your neck. No embellishments, no fancy, just a scarf that is beautiful in its simplicity. Your fabric will be the star of this project, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy firewood carrier
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a firewood carrier. It has open sides so you can lay it out flat on the ground to load it with logs, then fold up the sides to carry it inside. The handles are … Read More...