Veronica from sewVery shares a tutorial for making a Cuddle fabric floor pillow. The big boxy pillows are perfect for lounging on the floor for TV or playtime. She makes them in two parts: an inner pillow form and an … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy embroidered edge bed sheets
Stef from Girl. Inpsired. shares a neat idea for dressing up a plain set of sheets. She uses a decorative stitch on her sewing machine to add a contrast embroidered edge to the sheets and pillowcases. It’s a quick project … Read More...
Tutorial: Install an invisible zipper
An invisible zipper isn’t as hard as what you think to install, especially if you use a special invisible zipper foot. Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to do it in a step-by-step tutorial. The invisible zipper foot keeps her … Read More...
Tutorial: Remote control pocket pillow
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a throw pillow with pockets to hold your remotes. On the front, it’s a pretty throw pillow for your sofa. On the back, there are several pockets to hold various remotes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Chain embellished blazer
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shows how she embellished the lapels of a blazer with rows of chain. The look is inspired by a Rachel Roy jacket she saw. The chain is all stitched down by hand, so you might … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickest Toddler Play Dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini sewing notions keeper
Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow
Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage boxes
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a collapsible storage box from fabric. Wooden dowels inserted into the sides and top helps them keep their boxy shape. When they’re not being used, you can collapse … Read More...
Video tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern to fit a small waist and large hips
If your waist is relatively small to the size your hips, you’ll find that most sewing patterns don’t fit you through the hip and waist area. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shares a video tutorial showing how to alter a … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodle heart appliqued throw pillow
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shows how to make this throw pillow sprinkled with doodled heart appliques. The design is inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. I am loving the tone on tone applique with the contrasting black thread! … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick clothing fixes for weight loss transition
When you’re in the process of losing weight, the in-between time is hard on your wardrobe. The inches are coming off so your old clothes are fitting too loose. But there are still more inches to come off before you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse. It’s actually not a true collar, but facing flipped to the front of the shirt. It turns a high round neck into a … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute scarf cardigan
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a scarf cardigan, a cardigan with the ends of a scarf sewn to the front openings. To wear it, just put on the cardigan and drape the ends of the scarf up and around your neck. … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped heart applique throw pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made this beautiful heart applique pillow as part of her daughter’s new room decor. Lucky girl! I want a room as pretty as hers! Stef guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Free pattern: 2-piece sleeve placket
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to make a 2-piece shirt sleeve placket. She also includes a free pattern for the pieces. She makes these entirely at the machine, with only finger pressing during the construction. (She gives it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf
Natalie from Crème de la Craft shows how to make this yarn fringe scarf, with no sewing required. The scarf itself is a length of knit fabric, which doesn’t fray so there’s no hemming. The yarn fringe is easily added … Read More...