Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag
This Car Diddy Bag is packed with pockets to keep pens and papers and other small items from cluttering up the inside of your car. And when everything has a place, you’ll know right where to find it when you … Read More...
Free pattern: Fiji sunsuit for babies and little girls
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for her Fiji Sunsuit for babies and little girls. This is such a pretty little romper! It has a halter top with a sweetheart neckline, and gathered bloomer shorts. Her free pattern … Read More...
Free pattern: Eve pleated blouse
The Eve pleated blouse is a beautiful top for everyday wear or for dressing up. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares the pattern for free! Wear it with jeans or shorts or a skirt or suit. Her free pattern fits … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Blanc t-shirt
With casual style and a loose fit, the Blanc t-shirt is a great everyday tee! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making it. It’s quick to sew up – she’s able to make … Read More...
Free pattern: Waldorf pocket doll
Cathy from Brambles & Blossoms shares a free pattern at Magic Onions for making the sweetest Waldorf style pocket dolls. The small fabric dolls are easy for small hands to hold and cuddle. She leaves the faces off to encourage … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt origami butterflies
When I first saw these, I honestly thought they were little candy treats—they’re that cute! These origami butterfly hair clips are a delightful and easy project to make using craft felt. Jessica from Cutesy Crafts has shared a fantastic tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make yourself a gorgeous messenger bag
How gorgeous is this bag!? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shares a tutorial showing how you can make one! She made it as a diaper bag, but really it works as just an awesome every day bag or laptop bag. Her instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: How to install magnetic snaps
A magnetic snap may be my favorite closure to use on a bag. They’re easy to open and close, and there’s something kind of sexy about the click. They also happen to be super easy to install. Danielle from Stickelberry … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Embroidered coffee mug cozy
This mug cozy would make the sweetest teacher gift! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make one, and includes a free pattern for the cute “But First, Coffee” message embroidered … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Dancer Ballet Bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making her Little Dancer Ballet Bag. The duffle bag measures 16″ wide x 9″ tall, giving plenty of room to carry dance gear. It’s also a great size for a change … Read More...
Free pattern: Necktie Top
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her beautiful Necktie Top. The design is inspired by 1940s fashion. It has cut on sleeves and V-neck with a bow tied at the bottom. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Great Gift Idea: Make a “Start A New Hobby Kit”
Are you looking for a fresh DIY gift idea or something creative to donate as a silent auction item? Check out this fun “Start A New Hobby” kit that Stephanie, from the blog Swoodson Says, made!
Stephanie made hers an … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved top tote bag
The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie pincushion
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making this sweet hexie pincushion, because you can always use another cute place to park your pins. She uses a small metal tin for the base. You can usually find … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread catcher sewing helper
Trina Gallop of Will Cook for Shoes did a guest post at Janome Life blog where she shares how she keeps her sewing table neat. Of the project she says,
… Read More...This pretty little thread catcher definitely keeps my space a
Tutorial: Pom pom swim cover-up
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this pretty swim cover-up. It’s made from a lightweight gauze fabric and trimmed out with mini pom poms. It slips on easily thanks to the large neck line.… Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon tote bag
Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this woven ribbon tote. The bag is made from quilting weight cotton, embellished on the outside with stripes of woven ribbon. The size makes it a great bag to … Read More...
Technique: Turn a Stamp Into Embrodiery
Grab you stamps and some thread! The Clearsnap ink company will show you how to turn any stamped image into an embroidery designing using their Erasable Fabric ink pad. Click here for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Freebie: Sewing coloring pages
The coloring page trend shows that coloring is not just for the kids. It’s also fun – and relaxing – for the grownups. Kate from See Kate Sew shares some coloring pages just for us sewists. One has a cute … Read More...