When Stef from Girl. Inspired. threw a spa-themed birthday party for her daughter, she made a spa towel wrap for each guest. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. You can make one for your … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple leather wallet
This leather wallet would make a great gift for the guy in your life. Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make it. The small wallet has just two pockets – one to hold a phone and another to hold credit … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry wallet
I don’t travel often, but when I do I have hard time packing my jewelry so it doesn’t turn into a big tangled mess. This travel jewelry wallet by Amy from Positively Splendid is an answer to that problem. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustment
If tops or dresses you make end up with the shoulder seam falling behind the top of your shoulder, you may need to make a forward shoulder adjustment. This adjustment will move the shoulder seam forward a tad so it … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket
When you want to add the look of a button placket but you don’t need the functionality, a faux button placket may be the way to go. Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can make one. The faux … Read More...
Tutorial: House slipper flip flops
Onelmon shows how she turned a pair of house slippers into flip flops. They keep the soft soles of the slippers, but the flip flops are more comfortable for her to slip on and wear around the house. The straps … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked sweatheart neck sweater
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing made this color blocked sweetheart neck sweater out of three thrifted sweaters. I love it! The piecing gives the impression of a plunged sweetheart neck, but it remains a warm long-sleeved layer for winter. She … Read More...
Free pattern: Cuffed pajama pants for toddlers
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Birch Fabrics with a free pattern for making a pair of cuffed pajama pants for toddlers. They’re made from a soft flannel. They work equally well for boys or for … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative stitch sampler pillow
The decorative stitches on my machine are awful pretty but rarely used. 99.999% of the time, I stick to functional stitches like straight stitch, zig zag, or blind hem. This color blocked throw pillow puts those decorative stitches to use. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork serger mat with a thread catcher
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a pretty patchwork mat that sits underneath your serger or overlocker and has a bag attached to catch your scraps. This would also be a nice accessory for a regular sewing … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s piped peplum top
In honor of Kids Clothes Week, Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable peplum top for a little girl. It’s accented with piping at the waist and diagonally down the bodice. … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s Eriqua Dress with inverted pleat bodice
MammaNene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for making her Eriqua Dress. It’s a little girl’s sleeveless A-line dress with inverted pleats across the bodice. Contrast bar tacks accent the pleated bodice. The pattern will make a little girl’s … Read More...
Free template: Fox applique
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for this cute little woodland fox applique, and a tutorial showing how to assemble the pieces and stitch them down. She put it on a pillow she for made for her new … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pumpkins with fancy stems
Nita from Mod Vintage Life shows how to make these soft sweater pumpkins with fancy fancy stems. They’re gorgeous!! The look is kind of a luxe rustic autumn, don’t you think? The pumpkins themselves are easily made from an old … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable fur cuffs for high top shoes
How awesome are these faux fur cuffed shoes? Kate from See Kate Sew made them, or at least she made the cuffs. They’re removable, so she can go back to a regular ol’ pair of shoes whenever she likes. Faux … Read More...
Sunni tells how to pick the right sewing pattern size
Choosing the right size in a sewing pattern is not as easy as choosing the right size in ready to wear garments. For starters, you don’t have a rack of finished garments to try on to see which fits best. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted pom pom pillow
Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this pretty throw pillow. It’s edged with pom pom trim and tufted in the center with a large button. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and the tufting gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Tumble Tee in 3 month size
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Tumble Tee in a 3 month size. (Her Tumble Tee pattern is available for purchase in larger sizes, 6 months – 10 years.) It’s quick to sew and would make … Read More...
Tutorial: Secret weapon for perfect edgestitching
Amy from Sew Well shows her secret weapon for perfect edgestitching. It’s also my secret weapon, and it makes getting a straight seam close to the edge of your fabric a breeze. It’s an edge joining or stitch in the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to take in a wide slash neck
Portia from Miss P had a shirt with a wide slash neck. If she was going for a Flashdance-esque off-the-shoulder look, that would have been just peachy. But she wasn’t and she grew tired of pushing the shirt back up … Read More...