Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a fold over clutch out of upcycled denim and leather.  Her fold over clutch has strips of denim pieced for the top and for the strap.  You … Read More...

Old sweaters make gorgeous holiday pillows!  It’s an easy sewing project, and Kathleen from Grosgrain has a tutorial showing how.  Go to the thrift store and come home with enough sweaters to make a stack of Christmas pillows to make … Read More...

This turtle softie is super snuggly for bedtime – and he’s got a hidden pocket to hold your child’s pajamas!  Make him from Snuggle or Minky so he’s extra soft for hugging.  If you’re feeling ambitious, you could also make … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom created this cowl neck top for her daughter.  She’s got a free pattern and a tutorial on her blog.  The tunic length is perfect to wear with leggings, and the cowl neck … Read More...

It’s about 2 months into the school year.  How many baggies have you used in school lunches so far?  I’m sure your child’s teacher could write a word problem for you to figure that out.  If the number of baggies … Read More...

Are you ready for fall yet?  There’s nothing like some flannel sewing projects to get you geared up for cooler weather sewing!  Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a round-up of repurposed flannel projects sure to inspire you for some fall … Read More...

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend.  It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books.  You could also use it … Read More...

Look what you can make from those dollar store woven rag rugs!  Mark Montano has a tutorial on this blog, Make Your Mark, showing how to make them – and he’s got a free pattern for you, too! Make several … Read More...

Here’s an adorable little genie costume that you make last minute!  It’s styled after characters on the Shimmer and Shine TV show, but you don’t have to know the show to think this is super cute. The costume is includes … Read More...

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places.  Each pouch has a label tab sticking … Read More...

Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making these felt ghost mittens.  They’re a fun way to dress up for Halloween without donning  a full costume.  They’re easily made from craft felt with just one seam per mitten.  … Read More...

A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift.  The only issue is how to wrap it up.  The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper … Read More...

Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag.  The faux fur is perfect for this time of year!  It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag, … Read More...

Heidi & Finn share a free pattern to make a doll-sized version of their newly released Veritas cape.  You can make the cape with a hood or a cowl.  The doll cape fits an 18″ doll.  If you buy … Read More...

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these adorable owl softies.  I have several friends who love owls – perhaps I should sew some up for them?  You can give each her own personality by changing … Read More...

I’ve been feeling the need to make myself a new bag.  This soft slouchy shoulder bag by Sew4Home may do the trick.  I’m loving it made from plaid flannel – it makes my inner 90s grunge girl happy!  But if … Read More...

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video showing how you can sew a camisole designed for women to wear post mastectomy surgery.  Women recovering from a mastectomy can’t lift their arms for several weeks, which can … Read More...

I have a hard time throwing away any fabric scraps – even teeny tiny ones! So I’m always looking for cute ways to sew them up into something useful.  These pincushions are a fun idea.  LeAnne from Everyday Celebrations shares … Read More...