Disclaimer:  I received product (fabric and sewing pattern) in return for writing this post.  Any opinions are 100% mine.

I was recently given the opportunity to sew up a project using the new  Kyoto fabric line by Amy Barickman of … Read More...

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and pattern for making a chemo cap.  The tutorial is the first in a series of posts she is dedicated to women she admire.  Her chemo cap pattern is in honor of … Read More...

Sewing patterns rarely fit anyone perfectly straight out on the envelope.  Sewing a test garment, or muslin, first can help you figure out just what adjustments need to be made.  Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares some tips at Craftsy for … Read More...

Light and breezy and sewn from beautiful prints, kimono tops are perfect for summertime layering!  They’re also easy to sew, and Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how.  Choose a pretty print and sew … Read More...

Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how to sew a pillow or softie closed, and have your stitches hidden.  She shows how to make the ladder stitch, or invisible stitch.  It’s a simple hand stitch that’s useful for any … Read More...

If you have a child who plays with dolls, you’ll want to see this!  Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew a knotted mermaid tail for a doll! … Read More...

Pull 5 fat quarter from your stash and sew them up into a pretty Garden Party apron!  Sew4Home has how-to.  (You’ll also need a half yard of another print for the lining.)  The Garden Party apron has a drop waist … Read More...

See how you can sew this hanging plant holder!  Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at the Craftsy blog.  The hanger is made from fabric straps set into a small circular base so it can adjust to hold almost … Read More...

I *might* have squealed out loud when I saw the latest free pattern from Sew Desu Ne?  It’s a mewnicorn – party cat, part unicorn!  The soft plushie is big enough to double as a pillow.  I’m in love!

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I sew a lot of knits and I’m always looking for a way to use up my knit fabric scraps.  Charlie from This Blog Is Not For You shows how you can use strips of knit fabric to create knotted … Read More...

Three fabric peas sewn up into a pea pod pincushion!  It’s a free pattern from Bustle and Sew and it is adorable!  Each of the little peas is stuffed to hold pins.  You could use the three stuffed peas as … Read More...

Here’s an awesome May the F0urth project to sew up today!  Or any day, really. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for sewing a C-3PO softie.   I am loving this so much!  He’s made from felt with a … Read More...

Adventure awaits this summer, but you need to stay hydrated!  Whether it’s a hike or just trekking through the neighborhood, these color block water bottle slings will make it easy to keep a bottle of water with you.  Brandy from … Read More...

This faux leather tassel is the perfect finish for a hand made zipper pouch or purse!  Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how you can make them.  They’re quick and simple to make, and don’t require sewing a stitch!  They … Read More...

These seahorse softies are so cute with their tufts of hair and seahorse fins and their belly pockets to hold an itty seahorse baby!  Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial at Make It and Love … Read More...

Plastic bags taking over your house?  Tame the plastic bag madness with a handy organizer.  They’re easy to sew and Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how.  The bags go in a hole at the top of the … Read More...

Daria from Kittenhood shows how you can sew a fun little donut pincushion.  It’s made from felt and hand sewn.  You can even have sprinkles if you use ball head pins.  What a yummy place to park your pins!

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Summer is nearly here and many of us are planning trips to the beach.  And if not the beach, then certainly the neighborhood swimming pool!  Karly from Paisley Roots shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Arial cross body tote.  This is an awesome bag!  It’s got a cool curved top, a contrast bottom, and a long braided strap attached to the bag … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pincushion using a small embroidery hoop.  The embroidery hoop finishes the edges neatly, with no sewing required.  You can make one in just 20 minutes!

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