Like many people, Cat from Mary Martha Mama is using the New Year to motivate her to be healthier.  One of things she is doing is going to the gym. She doesn’t like carrying home the dirty gym clothes in … Read More...

Making bags is all about the details.  Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can create corded handles to give your bag a more polished look.  They look like they would be hard to make, but they’re actually quite easy.  … Read More...

As a sewer, it’s easy for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. January is the perfect time for me to get things back in order and ready for some serious sewing again. However, organization … Read More...

You can sew the smoothest curved seam ever and still get a wonky, ugly curve when you turn it right side out. That’s because there’s another very important step – clipping or notching that seam!  Heather from Heather Handmade shows … Read More...

This pretend play diaper bag looks just like the real deal, except it’s small enough for a young child to play mommy or daddy to a favorite doll.  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make it.  … Read More...

Retro from Creative Homemaking has come up with a fabulous and floaty DIY that’s perfect for breezy days and easy layering! In her tutorial, she shows you how to make a batwing top with minimal fuss and maximum flow. She … Read More...

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew some simple fabric baskets to organize your smaller craft and sewing supplies.  She uses her Cricut Maker to cut the fabrics, and she’s got a free cut file for you.  … Read More...

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to make a men’s bow tie.  It’s easy to sew and you can make one in any kind of fabric depending on how dressy a look you’re going for.  The bow … Read More...

Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a reusable grocery bag.  This bag is roomy and boxy, so you’ll be able to carry quite a bit in it.  When the weather turns warmer, it would also make a … Read More...

Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go!  The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″ … Read More...

Jennie from Stitched By Jennie has a free pattern for making this cute reindeer softie toy.  It would make a cute last-minute gift to make for a child!  Or, it would also make a fun pre-holiday activity to do with … Read More...

It’s just 3 days till Christmas!  Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care?  If you don’t have your stocking yet, there’s still time to create one.  Jalee from Artful Days shows how you can sew this fun Christmas … Read More...

These rustic farmhouse style Christmas ornaments are quick to make, perfect for last minute gifts or for accenting a wrapped gift.  Or how about placing one at each place setting on your Christmas table? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares … Read More...

Like many people, we have a stash of gift bags that we reuse as many times as possible.  But they only get a few uses before they start to show wear.  Gifts wrapped in a bent or torn gift bag … Read More...

Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog.  They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round.  … Read More...

This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns.  Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose?  He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand … Read More...

If you love the Stranger Things TV series (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this hoop ornament by Bev from Flamingo Toes.  She has recreated in stitches the Christmas lights that played a significant role in the first season.   LOVE … Read More...

This fabric wreath on a canvas can go anywhere in your house, not just the front door!  I designed the wreath on a canvas because most wreaths don’t show up on my dark red front door.  But when the wreath … Read More...

This Santa gnome would make the cutest Christmas quilt!!  Simple Simon & Co. shares a free paper piecing template for making him, and also another template for making a paper pieced Christmas tree.  If a whole quilt feels too … Read More...

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has a 1-minute video showing how you can make a felt gift bag perfect for gifting a bottle of wine.  You won’t even need a sewing machine because it’s sewn together with a blanket stitch.  … Read More...