This faux leather bow tie is a fun twist on a classic men’s accessory.  Havalah from Sisters What has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The colorful faux leather is unexpected and totally cute!  You can sew the … Read More...

Bags and small pouches are always fun to sew.  And they’re handy, too!  But do you know what makes them even better?  A wristlet strap to make it easier to carry!  Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can … Read More...

Activewear can be so expensive to buy!  Did you know that it’s fairly easy to sew your own?  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can adapt a basic leggings sewing pattern … Read More...

The 4th of July is just around the corner, but there’s still time to whip up a cute flag themed wreath for your front door. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make this red, white, and blue tulle … Read More...

Pam from Threading My Way shows how to sew a drawstring bag.  They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – as toy storage bags, toiletry bags, lingerie bags, even lunch bags.  You can make … Read More...

This star bean bag toss game would be perfect for 4th of July picnics!  Just lay the fabric game out on the ground and try to toss the bean bags on to the different stars.  Faith from Fresh Lemons Quilts… Read More...

I finally broken into a set of charm squares and sewed them up into a tote!  It has a top flap and a cool swivel hook closure that give it more of a satchel style.  I’ve got a tutorial for … Read More...

This Scottie dog is a cute scrapbusting sewing project!  Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  It’s made from a bunch of 3″ squares of fabric – 84 of them, to be exact – so … Read More...

When I’m laying out a sewing pattern on my fabric I always take a little time to find the best layout.  It’s kind of a personal challenge to me to lay the pattern out so I end up with the … Read More...

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a great idea for putting your vintage fabric to use!  She used a vintage berry print and some berry baskets to create the cutest bookends ever.  And as much as I love them as bookends, … Read More...

Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups.  They’re easy to make from a purchased towel.  And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when … Read More...

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art.  It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July … Read More...

Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio!  Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one.  And though it … Read More...

Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories!  Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands.  If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always … Read More...

Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag.  It takes just 4 seams!  She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was … Read More...

Whether it’s a day at the amusement park, a family hike, or even sports practice, summertime usually involves a good amount of time outside.  Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a water bottle carrier … Read More...

Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July!  Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how.  Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue … Read More...

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles.  The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co  Fill it with … Read More...

This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series.  It’s easy to sew.  You can make it in any size and you won’t need a … Read More...

These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan!  Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them.  She has patterns to make a … Read More...