Something tells me that Wonder Woman is going to be a popular Halloween costume this year. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making a Wonder Woman costume for girls. It includes a red t-shirt with … Read More...
Tutorial: Microwave potato bag
A microwave potato bag will help keep your potato from drying out while you’re cooking it in the microwave. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a microwave potato bag. It’s insulated with cotton … Read More...
Tutorial: Prairie point pumpkin
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make a pretty fall pumpkin covered in layers of folded fabric prairie points. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and lots of folding. Use a mix of fall themed fabrics to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 5 ways to tame your facings
Facings provide a nice finish for shaped neckline, turning the raw edge to the back of the fabric neatly. But those facings can flop out to the front, which is unsightly and annoying. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew an insulated lunch bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an insulated lunch bag. It’s great for back-to-school, or just brown bagging it for work lunch breaks. It has a zip top and nylon webbing handles. Made from oilcloth on … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn throw pillow with hot glue embellishment
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Embroidered bunny pincushion
Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet bunny pincushion. There’s a beautiful bunny embroidery design framed framed in layered borders of fabric. She has a free embroidery pattern for the bunny design and … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt toadstool pincushion
This felt toadstool pincushion make a cute place to hold your pins. It’s worn around the wrist so you can keep your pins handy while sewing. Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows how you can make one from inexpensive materials … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s t-shirt maxi dress
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sequin trim sparkly pumpkin pillow
Use sequin trim
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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Tutorial and pattern: Whale softie
This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Carry on duffel bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag
Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be … Read More...
How to sew a fleece bean bag chair – two ways
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a fleece bean bag. Actually, she shows you TWO ways to make a fleece bean bag. The first is made like a drum, with a flat round top. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden pockets nine patch pillow
This nine patch pillow has a little something extra. 9 somethings extra, to be exact. Each one of the 9 patches is actually a hidden pocket! How cool is that! Angel from Fleece Fun has a tutorial at We All … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork teacher tote
Sew this patchwork tote for your favorite teacher! Of for yourself, if you’re wanting a new bag for yourself. Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web. It’s extra nice made with cork fabric for the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Bandana drool bib for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making this bandana drool bib for baby. They’re quick and easy to make – just one pattern piece and 20 minutes! The top is made from knit fabric, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible pet bed with removable cover
This Cool and Cozy Pet Bed is a soft place for your pet to sleep. It’s reversible to give two sleeping surfaces – fleece for a soft cozy surface, and quilting cotton for a cooler surface. The cover comes off … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle zipper ankle jeans
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can add a ruffle and a zipper to ankle of a pair of jeans. The metal teeth of the zippers add some pop to the back of your jeans. The zippers also … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sock panda softie
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern to make the cutest ever sock panda softie. You’ll need one black chenille sock, and one white chenille sock. But since socks typically come in a matched pair, you’ll probably buy a … Read More...