When you’re upcyling a pair of jeans, the side seams are often too thick to include – especially if your project involves sewing through several layers.  Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a cool idea for using the side seams … Read More...

This fleece unicorn hat is so much fun, with ears and rainbow mane and of course a gold unicorn horn.  Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial to make one.  It’s cute for kids and tweens to … Read More...

Dying fabrics always makes me think about a big mess and dye all over the inside of my washing machine. But, it turns out it doesn’t have to be a mess at all!  And, you can do the dying in … Read More...

Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can make this awesome sling bag with a Boho style.  It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric and is a good project for a beginner.  Because of how to … Read More...

Becky from Patchwork Posse created this travel bag for her Featherweight sewing machine.  The patchwork carry case is her answer to the worn handles on the Featherweight case, which she was afraid would fail while she was carrying the machine.  … Read More...

It may still be hot outside, but it’ll be fall before you know it.  Click over to Therm O Web to see how to make these stacked fabric pumpkins for a perfect fall decor piece!  Make the pumpkins from different … Read More...

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter themed I Spy bag.  Just like other I Spy game bags, it’s filled with poly pellots and small trinkets to “find” through the clear vinyl window on … Read More...

I love a good baked potato, but rarely do I plan far enough ahead to actually bake one in the oven.  The microwave will cook them quickly but they tend to get dried out.  Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how … Read More...

This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure!  Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch.  She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription … Read More...

Use your favorite scraps to sew a cute patchwork bag!  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork cross body zip bag.  These little bags are a fun way to use up your … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl.  She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if … Read More...

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make a skirt out of a t-shirt.  It’s super easy, and it takes only 10 minutes!  Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series organized by Simple Simon & … Read More...

See how to sew this awesome bucket bag!  Sew4Home has the tutorial.  The bag has a grommet and drawcord closure and an adjustable cross body strap.  The strap is adjustable, with snaps at the shoulder and where it attaches to … Read More...

Diane from Butterfly Threads Quilting shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make a composition book cover.  An elastic band makes a simple closure.  Add a pocket to the front to hold a selection of pens and pencils.… Read More...

It seems a little crazy that we spend more money on jeans that have been distressed to look like they’re nearly worn out – and yet we do!  My teenage daughter especially likes that look right now.  But you don’t … Read More...

Suzanne from Winter Wear Designs shares a free pattern for making a sport skirt for girls.  It’s a simple knee-length knit skirt with pockets, perfect for school or play days.  Her free pattern comes in girls’ size 5-8 and is … Read More...

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a tote bag from a tea towel.  She’s got two ways of making them, depending on how much time you have and how nicely you want to finish it.  For … Read More...

I can’t seem to get enough of unicorn things lately!  Here’s another project for you.  Mallory from Mallory Makes Things shares a tutorial and pattern at A Beautiful Mess for making this unicorn softie.  She’s got a fluffy yarn mane … Read More...

Crayons are fun, but they’re even MORE fun when you can use this unicorn crayon holder to store them!  Stephanie from Create Kids Couture shows how you can make it.  The outside is an adorable unicorn, with big unicorn … Read More...

Kids will love this unicorn neck pillow!  (I know some  adults who would love it, too.)  Create Kids Couture has a free pattern for making it.  It has a unicorn face and appliqued horn on one end, and the fluffy … Read More...