Portia from Makery shows how you can make a set of yarn wrapped pattern weights. You can use the payyern weights instead of pins to keep a sewing pattern flat against the fabric when cutting out a pattern. They’ll save … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered pouch
Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making this boxy zippered pouch. It makes a great cosmetics bag, but I can also see it being a good pencil pouch or sewing kit bag. You can make them … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible pillowcase
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a reversible pillow case. If you want to make it extra pretty, you can add trim to the opening. Making it reversible gives you two looks from the one pillowcase. It also … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple travel kit from a washcloth
Jessi from Practically Functional guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a travel kit out of a washcloth. It’s a super simple, quick project, good for beginners to make. Now that I think about … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a narrow tube of fabric using household items
A sewing project can be rocking along so steadily… till you see a step in the inatructions that says to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out. Deby from So Sew Easy shares her trick for turning a … Read More...
Tutorial: Belgian Waffle improv pleating
An from Straight Grain shows how you can use an improv pleating technique to create a criss cross surface design. She calls it The Belgian Waffle, and it’s beautiful on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. I can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out the word … Read More...
Advice from a reformed fabric hoarder
3 months ago, Cheryl from Sew Can Do came clean about her fabric hoarding and vowed to change her ways. Her latest blog post is an update on her progress. She includes some practical tips and advice for working through … Read More...
Tutorial: Time Warp Tote
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial over at Cloud9 Fabrics showing how you can make this fabulous retro style tote bag. It a good-sized tote bag, good for carrying around just about anything. A box pleat at the … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 ways to finish knit necklines
When you make a garment from knit fabric, you have several options for finishing the neckline. Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial at their blog, The Coletterie, showing 4 ways you can finish the neckline of a knit garment. … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Simple leather zippered pouch
Courtney from Always Rooney shows how you can make a simple leather zippered pouch. The pouch is made from a rectangle of leather (or faux leather), with a fabric pocket sewn on to the outside. The sewing is all straight … Read More...
Free pattern: Fruit Slice Purses and Pouches
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for making these fun fruit slice purses and pouches. The same basic semi-circle shape can be turned into 6 different fruity variations. All have a zipper across the top. With the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins made 2 ways
We prefer using fabric napkins at our house. I think they feel nicer than a paper napkin, and they’re a lot better for the environment. At the Coats & Clark blog, Sewing Secrets, you can see two ways of sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own fabric purse handles
These fabric purse handles are positively yummy. Susan from BlueSusan Makes shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Being able to make purse handles – and from a wide variety of prints and colors of fabrics that are … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a thimble pip or clamshell pinch purse
Super Mom – No Cape! shares a tutorial for making a thimble pip. You might also know these little pouches as thimble buds, precious pods, pinch purses, pipkins, or clam shells. The little pouches have a pinch opening, and just … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this ninja turtle hooded towel. It actually doesn’t take that much detail to create a ninja turtle face – a green towel plus a mask with eyes. If you changed … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux drop bottom baby pants
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a pair of faux drop bottom baby pants. She’s been giving these as baby gifts for a number of years now, always to rave reviews. She has put the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress bigger with a contrast stripe
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a dress bigger by adding a contrast stripe to the side. She adds the stripe to the body of the dress as well as to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tortilla cozy
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a tortilla cozy. The insulated fabric pouch will keep your tortillas warm and moist at your table until they’re served. Please note: Because of … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fringed baby moccasins
Abby from Simply Small Wonders shares a free pattern for making a pair of fringed moccasins for a baby. These would make the cutest gift for a baby! They’re made from leather (or faux leather), with fringe across the toes and … Read More...