Nothing says spring like a big bunch of tulips! Coats & Clark shares a free pattern for these fabric tulips on their blog, Sewing Secrets. Wires in the petals create blooms that hold their shape. You can make a small … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Reversible fabric headband in women and girls sizes
Sara from Alice + Lois shows how you can make a reversible fabric headband. She has updated an older tutorial to include a free pattern to make them in both women and girls’ sizes. With each side of the headband … Read More...
Tutorial: Car window suction cup sewing caddy
Being a passenger on a long road trip is a prime opportunity to knock out a hand sewing project. This car window sewing caddy can help keep your notions organized and within easy reach. Aniva guest blogs at Gigi’s Thimble … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled chicken feed tote bag
It seems that everyone is getting backyard chickens these days. Karen at Dancing Threads RI shows how you can make a tote bag from an empty chicken feed bag. The entire tote – handles included – comes from the bag. … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls Easy Peasy Peasant Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has updated her Easy Peasy Peasant Dress/Top pattern to include a girls size 10. The peasant dress is such an easy style to make, and there are so many ways to make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute baby swaddle blanket
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making a baby swaddle blanket. It’s so fast and simple – you can do it in just 10 minutes! It’s made from a single layer of knit fabric, so it’s lightweight … Read More...
Free pattern: Instagram-inspired bag
Cheri from Living DIY Style shares a free pattern and video tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making this Instagram-inspired cross body bag. It’s a simple zippered bag at heart but with Instagram camera styling and straps to make it … Read More...
8 Ways to Refashion Men’s Shirts
Refashioning clothing is a big trend right now. Why not give it a shot with one of these 8 projects? Whether you have an unused men’s shirt laying around your home, or you need to hit up the local thrift … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper makeup bag
Simple zippered pouches are such a satisfying sewing project! They’re quick to sew and useful in so many ways. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this zipper makeup bag. It has a boxed bottom to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Silly and adorable sock robot softies
Jess from Make & Do Crew shows how you can make these silly sock robot toys. They are sooo cute and each has its own silly personality. This is a great beginner sewing project, perhaps something you could make with … Read More...
Free pattern: Blousy Bloomers diaper covers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern for her Blousy Bloomers diaper covers. There are no buttons or snaps, which certainly helps simplify things during a diaper change. Make them extra cute by adding trim to the seams. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily heart tote bag
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make this doily heart tote bag. You can start with a purchased tote like she did, or make one from scratch and then add the doily heart.
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Sewing Tutorial: Swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf. You’ll need a large scarf, one that ‘s 6-7 feet long and 20 to 30? wide. The drape and the print … Read More...
Free pattern: Tabletop hot air balloon decoration
Oh my, aren’t these fabric hot air balloons the cutest!! They’d be adorable decorations for parties and baby showers, wouldn’t they? Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making them. At first I thought they were stuffed, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible Cross Body Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making a Convertible Cross Body Tote. I need this bag in my life!! The strap is adjustable so you can carry it on your shoulder or cross body. There’s a zipper … Read More...
Tip: Sewing Over Stamped Images
If you know how to make simple stitches and french knots you can add some amazing accents to your stamped images. This wonderful mixed media project was made by stamping and painting on canvas and then adding some easy sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring gift tote from felt
This simple felt tote would make a beautiful gift bag or even last minute Easter basket. Barbara Schneider shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make one. It’s easy to sew up from two layers of … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter bunny bucket basket
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making an Easter bunny bucket basket. The shape is perfect for an Easter egg hunt, with plenty of space to hold the eggs as they’re found. It would also … Read More...
Free Sewing Patter nTutorial: Boxy Duffle tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy duffle tote. The squared shape makes it stand out from other duffles, as do the cool angled pockets on the sides. Finished dimensions are approximately 20″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″ … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s simple summer tank
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a simple summer tank. It’s a great style for layering but it can also be worn on its own, paired with jeans or shorts. The back is slightly longer … Read More...