These super simple stuffed dog bones are so easy to make that even children or inexperienced adults can hand sew them! Get the free pattern for this fun accessory for fluffy toy doggies! Lisa from Cucicucicoo has a tutorial and … Read More...
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How to sew bathing suit fabric
If you hate looking for a bathing suit that actually looks good on you, make one yourself to fit your unique body shape! Learn 10 important tips and tricks to help you sew bathing suit fabric for amazing customized DIY … Read More...
Tutorial: One Square Tote
Start with a square of fabric, and sew it into a tote! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial for making her One Square Tote, a basic tote you can make from a square of fabric. You can make it into … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered blanket from a repurposed poncho
Got a poncho you never wear? Sew up the slit and embroider a beautiful sunflower on it with bulky yarn and a blunt yarn needle! Even if you don’t have a poncho to use, you can still use these stitches … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew wool felt poinsettias
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can create these felted wool poinsettias, with no sewing required. You can use them to make beautiful wreaths, ornaments, or other Christmas accents. I think they’d be gorgeous on napkin rings for your holiday … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas tree skirt made from a tablecloth
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a Christmas tree skirt from a tablecloth. That’s such a great idea! It’s usually pretty easy to find a tablecloth at a thrift store or discount housewares store, and it will usually … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew French seams for a clean finish
You’ve heard it said before that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. That’s true for sewing, too. Finishing off the inside is just as important as finishing off the outside. Frayed seams can be uncomfortable and can cause handmade … Read More...
How to make “leftovers” notebooks with a great tip!
This post sent in by Lisa is just what I need! I have been struggling with stapling large projects but she has come up with a way to use a staple gun to bind large notebooks in the simplest way! … Read More...
Tips for sewing bathing suit fabric
People are always impressed when I tell them that I’ve sewn bathing suits for myself and my daughter. It sounds so difficult but it’s really not. There are some things to keep in mind. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares 10 tips … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your old shorts into an A-line skirt with godets
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make summer shorts from outgrown pants
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY beach umbrella bag
Hanging out on the beach all day is like a little slice of heaven. But you know what’s not fun? Hauling all that stuff down to the beach for the day! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater to cardigan refashion
One small change turned a sweater from too short to just perfect. For Lisa from Cucicucicoo, the fix for a too short sweater was as simple as turning it into a cardigan. The shorter length is perfect for a cardigan! … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem a circle skirt with bias tape
Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bias and how to use it
Are you biased? I think it’s safe to say that we all have some sort of bias or another. But did you know your fabric has bias as well? And while bias in your personal opinions may not be a … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible heart Valentines bag
Do you remember how much fun it was to deliver Valentines when you were a kid? Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a free pattern for making a little heart bag your child can use to deliver their Valentines. It would also … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Infinity scarves from old t-shirts
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a soft knit infinity scarf out of old t-shirts. She shows two variations – a two-tone infinity scarf made from two t-shirts (one color for the outside and another for the lining), … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap your gifts in fabric
Paper gift wrap gets used once and thrown away. But fabric gift wrap can be used over and over and over. And for a sewist, the fabric gift wrap is a present in and of itself. Lisa from Cucicucicoo has … Read More...
Tutorial: Make kids pants from sweatshirt sleeves
Your old sweatshirt is just waiting to be made into new sweatpants for your young child! It’s surprisingly easy. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial showing how. If you have a pair of pants that fits your child, you won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella
Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big backpack they carry will get wet. Depending on how long you’re out … Read More...