Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can make this cute fox tee. It’s a DIY version of t-shirt from Anthropologie that’s no longer available. She shows how she adapted the bodice of her Out and About Dress pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted ukelele case
Ashley from Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night shares a tutorial showing how she made quilted ukulele cases for her daughters. Besides having a practical purpose, they are just so stinkin’ cute!! Especially when made out of fun fabrics, like … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy neoprene jacket
I’ve always thought of neoprene as being the material of wetsuits. But Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows that neoprene makes a pretty cool jacket. She also shows how to make it. The fit is boxy so you … Read More...
Tutorial: A perfectly folded fabric stash
Nhi from Detective Houndstooth put her experience working in retail clothing stores to use with her fabric stash, folding all of her fabric pieces into perfectly uniform squares. No tumbling piles of fabric in her stash! Sigh… I’m jealous!! She … Read More...
Tutorial: Tassel trimmed velvet throw pillow
CathGrace shows how she made this tassel trimmed velvet pillow. It’s her DIY version of a pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Not only did she sew the pillow cover, she also made all of the tassels by hand from some … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric lacing cards
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make a set of fabric lacing cards. They’re a great quiet toy for a young child and would make a nice addition to a busy bag. They’re made from two layers of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a car sewing caddy from a suction cup soap dish
I love how Karen from Sew Many Ways’ brain works! She has a knack for re-seeing common household objects and hardware items as craft supplies or organizational tools. Her latest shows how to make a car sewing caddy out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Use piping in place of a facing
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how you can use piping in place of a facing. The piping is made from bias so it stretches to fit a neck or arm hole curve, and it’s narrow … Read More...
Free pattern: Corner hammock mat for shelter cats
Pam from Sally Goodin shares a free pattern for this corner hammock to hang in a cat kennel. It’s made from toweling, with webbing and carabiners making sturdy straps to attach it to the bars of the kennel. The toweling … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a satin sleep mask
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a satin sleep mask. The smooth finish of the satin feels nice against the skin. Batting between the layers of satin will keep the light … Read More...
Tutorial: Continous bias binding, plus a calculator
When making bias tape, you’ll need looooong strips of fabric (unless you’re binding off a very small project, that is). One way to make the long strips is to make continuous binding, where you cut and fold and sew the … Read More...
Tutorial: Choosing the right thread for your sewing project
While many of us put thought and energy into finding just the right piece of fabric to use for a sewing project, we rarely put any thought into the thread we use. All threads are not created equal. Becky from … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s folding floor cushion
You and Mie shows how to make a kid’s folding floor cushion. It’s a long cushion stuffed with 4 standard bed pillows. You can flip and fold it to create different shapes. Keep it out flat for a nap mat. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lace garment without seam allowances showing through
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew a garment from lace. It takes a little more time than sewing out of regular fabric, but doing it this way will keep the seam allowances from showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool felt flower scarf for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make an itty bitty flower scarf, just the right size for an 18″ doll to wear. The scarf is made from scraps of cashmere or wool. Perhaps you have some left … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew buttons down using your sewing machine
One of my least favorite sewing tasks is sewing on buttons. I usually make my husband do it. Ha! I’ve realized my dislike for sewing on buttons is based on the fact that it’s hand sewing (which I don’t particularly … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky swing coat for little girls
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making this Minky swing jacket for a little girl. This little jacket is Minky all over – Minky on the outside, and Minky for a soft lining as well. A button … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids
Beth from 110 Creations shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids. It fits around the head and over the top of the shoulders and neck to keep your child warm … Read More...
Video tutorial: Printing PDF patterns on your home printer
Did you know that printing a PDF pattern isn’t always as simple as hitting “print”? Printer settings may cause your pattern to print at a slightly different size. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Cash Stasher Key Chain, plus a machine embroidery file for ITH
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots & Whatnots shows how to make her Cash Stasher Key Chain. It’s a small pouch with an envelope back that attaches to your key ring and will hold a small bit of folded money. If … Read More...