Make back-to-school a little more special with a handmade backpack for your child! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how. The quilted backpack is made from quilting weight cotton – with so many … Read More...
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Crochet Pattern – 8″ Tapestry Cactus Afghan Square
12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2018 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun blanket by December.
August’s square is a tribute … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sewing a round bag bottom
Rounded bag bottoms can be tricky to sew. You’re essentially sewing a closed circle of fabric around a curved line. It’s easy to let the curves trip you up, and then you end up with tucks and puckers. Mayra from … Read More...
Beautiful ribbon embellishments from thrift store finds
Look at these beautiful ribbon embellishments! They look like they’re made from some high end fancy ribbon, right? Nope. Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shares her unexpected source of inexpensive ribbons to make embellishments for hats, bags, and other accessories.
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Ikea Hack – Signe Rug
The Signe rug is perfect as a rug, but let’s take it to the next level and make a tote bag. This Ikea hack is for a tutorial on how to hack the rug into a fashionable DIY tote or … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Grocery bag dispenser from an upcycled t-shirt
It seems our closets (and donate piles) are filled with old t-shirts. They’re in such plentiful supply, I’m always happy to see a way to use them as a sewing or craft supply. Create Kids Couture has a neat idea … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Pool chair cover with pockets and a pillow
This DIY pool chair cover is perfect for summer days lounging by the pool! It’s made from a towel and has lots of pockets to hold your things, plus there’s a built in pillow! Caroline from Sew Can She shows … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Zipper cosmetic bag with vinyl lining
I love a good zip pouch for a quick sewing project. This makeup pouch would be fun to sew up, and it makes a great gift! With a wristlet strap and a vinyl lining, this makeup pouch is a step … Read More...
The Virus Bag free crochet pattern
The virus pattern has been really popular lately so I decided to design a bag around it. Maybe people want to try out the virus pattern and want to make something other than a shawl or blanket – that was … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Divided drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a drawstring bag with a divider in the lining. It’s the perfect size to hold 6 bottles of nail polish (3 on each side of the divider so they don’t … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy trash bag dispenser
Keep your trash bags right where they’re handy with this trash bag dispenser! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make one. It’s easy to make, with just a few seams! You can hang it from a door … Read More...
Fun Activities for Learning about the Body
Kids seem to love learning about their bodies, and there are so many great hands on activities you can use and do at home to help kids explore and discover things about their bodies.
A Spectatled Owl has a nice … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Color block drawstring bags
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these fun color block drawstring ditty bags. The simple unlined drawstring bags are quick to sew and are a pretty way to wrap a special gift! They’d also make cute … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scrap fabric mini bag with button handles
These little fabric bags are a great stash busting idea and a creative use of buttons! You can make all kinds of adorable designs out of your smaller fabric scraps and button stash. 365 Days of Crafts has a tutorial … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Kid-sized mini messenger bag
Kids love to carry bags! It gives them a place to carry their little treasures hands-free, which is always a big help. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid-sized mini messenger bag. The long strap … Read More...
Stamp and Color a Bag with Fabric Inks
Learn how to decorate a cotton zipper tote bag using your favorite stamps and All-Purpose Inks. You can customize your colors and images to match your purse, phone case or even an outfit. This would make a pretty pencil case, … Read More...
Book of Templates Review
Over the years The Stamper’s Sampler has included wonderful Tempting Templates in their magazines, fun patterns you can use for paper crafting projects. They’ve gathered some of their favorites into one handy guide, the brand new Book of Templates.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Beginners guide to applique
Applique is an easy way to personalize a sewing project, from clothing to bags to home decor. You can even applique on items you’ve purchased, like a t-shirt or plain tote or dish towel, to make a quick and easy … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Perfect patch pockets
Patch pockets are both easy and difficult to sew, depending on the placement and purpose of your pocket. On the inside of a tote bag, they’re super easy to add because you don’t have to worry so much about the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Wet swimsuit bag
A wet swimsuit can make a mess out of the inside of a pool or beach tote! Make a waterproof swimsuit bag to tote your wet suit home from the pool. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at … Read More...