The Sparkle Quilt by Caroline from Sew Can She is a modern twist on the classic Baby Blocks quilt pattern, with one major difference. There are no pesky Y-seams! The blocks are assembled in rows, so you can avoid having … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy Easter bunny softie
Sew this bunny softie to make an easy and cute Easter decoration! Amy from Positively Splendid has a free pattern and tutorial. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy tail. Use a textured fabric and add a ribbon bow to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffle shoulder sweater
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows how she refashioned a plain sweater with awkward sleeves to create this trendy ruffle shoulder sweater. She replaced the stretched out awkward length sleeves with full length sleeves cut from another fabric, and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather drawstring backpack
Hey fellow sewing enthusiasts! Remember those classic drawstring backpacks we all tackled as beginners? Well, Delia from Delia Creates has taken that simple project up a notch by crafting a chic version using faux leather. The result is a stylish … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Friendship Star quilt block
Emily from Quilty Love shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making a Friendship Star quilt block. It’s an easy quilt block to make using half-square triangles. Her tutorial is for making a 6″ block, but she gives cutting measurements at … Read More...
Video tutorial: Add a zipper pocket when making a bag
Sarah from Sew Sweetness shows how you can add a zipper pocket to any bag. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch to see what to do. Put them on the lining on the inside of the bag, or … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Round top tote bag
If you need a roomy tote bag to carry all your belongings, this free round tote bag pattern makes a super cute, bright bag, perfect for the summer season!
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Tutorial and pattern: Easy fringed flannel baby bib
Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a free sewing pattern at Crazy Little Projects for making these cute and easy fringed flannel baby bibs. The fringed flannel makes a soft edge for the bib, plus it means you don’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled cross stitch art tote bag
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods happened up some cross stitch art in the thrift store. Instead of outdated country style decor, she saw possibilities. Instead of hanging it on the wall, she used the cross stitch art as decoration for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini messenger bag to hold a tablet
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the little … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle bracelet
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt sewing machine needle organizer
I don’t change the needle on my sewing machine that often (I know I should, but I’m lazy…). But when I do change my needle I’ve got to dig through a pile of those little plastic boxes the needles come … Read More...
Tutorial: Face warmers for adults and kids
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these simple face warmers. They’re made like cowls, but they’ve got more body so they stand up on their own rather than draping … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging fabric organizing basket
Extra surface space for organizing can be hard to come by in a craft room (or office, or your kids’ room.) When you don’t have any more table space for baskets to organize your small stuff, look to your walls. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini patchwork pie pincushion
Who doesn’t love pie? Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet shares a tutorial for making this scrappy pie pincushion! Love!! The pie top is made from a patchwork of scrappy wedges, much like the pieces of a pie. You … Read More...
Tips for Working with Vellum
Vellum adds such a nice soft touch to cards. But since it’s transparent it can be a little difficult to figure out how to adhere it. Laurie Schmidlin has some great tips on her blog like sewing down vellum or … Read More...
Tutorial: Buffalo check heart mug rug
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can create this adorable buffalo check mug rug. The mug rug is the perfect spot to rest a cup of coffee or hot chocolate! The bold buffalo check print is actually made from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew your own sleeping bag
Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew your own sleeping bag. Think of all the fun prints and fabric combos you could use! Keep in mind that your DIY sleeping bag won’t be rated be rated for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Batwing sweater top
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Adorable corgi dog softie
Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share … Read More...