Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this market tote.  Out of jelly rolls!!  She alternated two solids for her bag, but you could use a mix of prints for a scrappier look.  Great … Read More...

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods saw a small bag at a thrift store, and immediately saw its potential.  She turned the awkwardly shaped purse into a hip bag she could wear hands-free.  Unlike the dorky fanny packs I remember from the … Read More...

This laminated diaper tote has plenty of pockets to hold all the diapers and wipes and snacks and toys that need to go with you when you leave the house with a toddler.  And of course the laminated fabric is … Read More...

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can sew a hanging travel toiletry bag.  It has several pockets to hold your travel toiletries, and folds like a clutch with cute swivel hook to keep it closed.  When you get … Read More...

This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern.  The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and … Read More...

This loose fit swim cover-up is an easy DIY project.  You won’t even need a sewing pattern!  Gina Michele has a tutorial showing how to sew one.  It’s made like a pillowcase dress but from a drapey fabric and with … Read More...

Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making this fun tie-dye watermelon swim cover-up.  The watermelon design is so cute, especially out of tie-dye!  You can make one in any size, and … Read More...

If you look closely at the mitered square design on this pillow you can see that it’s actually made from striped fabric.  Tova from Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial showing how you can make it.  Using striped fabric allows … Read More...

This large duffel is perfect for going to the gym, or for packing for a weekend trip!  Rachel from A Beautiful Mess has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The generous size gives you room to pack all … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark for making this linen apron with leather accents.  It has simple lines that make it easy to sew.  Make it from linen with twill tape straps, and leather … Read More...

Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer?  Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing.  These English cottage Christmas stockings … Read More...

I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash.  LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers.  And … Read More...

This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back.  Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog!  It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back).  … Read More...

Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew this unicorn pillow.  That sounds like it would be difficult but actually the pillow is easy to sew.  How cute would this … Read More...

Got a trip to the beach planned for this summer?  Or maybe some afternoons at the neighborhood pool?  This pom pom trim poncho is the perfect swimsuit cover-up!  Gina Michele shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s … Read More...

One of my favorite things to do at the beach is look for sea shells.  Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a mesh bag for collecting sea shells.  The water and sand can filter through the mesh … Read More...

These 4th of July bags are perfect to take with you to parades, to hold the candy that gets tossed from the floats.  Emma from Crafting{E} shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It.  She starts with a plain … Read More...

I was in love with this dress by Bev from Flamingo Toes before I knew how she made it.  Then, when I saw how easy it was – and how inexpensive the materials – I loved it even more!  The … Read More...

Trips to the pool are usually followed by wet swimsuits in a car.  Diana Rambles shows how you can sew waterproof seat covers to keep the wet suit from soaking into your upholstery.  They’re made in several layers, including a … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this cute beaded fringe t-shirt for her daughter.  Red, white, and blue make it a perfect shirt for 4th of July picnics!  She also includes a free printable … Read More...