Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make these gorgeous patchwork scrunched fabric pumpkins. She shows them from Minky, but you can use any fabric – quilting cottons, burlap, velvet, and more. The patchwork makes this a great scrapbusting … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage jelly form or tart tin pincushion
These vintage jelly tins and tart tins are easy to find at estate sales and antique malls. They’re rarely expensive and oh so cute. And now you can turn them into pretty pincushions, using this tutorial by Todelwen. She adds … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this adorable strawberry halloween costume. The soft and nubby texture of Minky fabric is perfect for the texture of the strawberry!! A green fleece leaf collar and hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Flanged pillow with droop-free corners
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a flanged pillow – without the annoying droopy corners that many flanged pillows have. She also shows how to add piping around the … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping list tote bag
Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this shopping list tote. The white fabric tote is sewn with red and blue lines to look like notebook paper, with DecoFoil words to write out … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sports Team spirit baby bib
Football season is here! Everyone loves to show their team spirit! Sports logos on everything, even these baby bibs. Angie from Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make them. They’re super easy and you won’t need licensed team fabric, either. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lazy Day Lounge Pants for kids
Becky from U Create shows how you can sew these Lazy Day Lounge Pants for kids. They work equally well for boys and girls. You can make the pattern using a pair of pants or leggings that fit your child. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy parrot costume
This parrot costume would be so awesome for Halloween or dress-up, or even a costume for a school play. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make it. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor fall pillows
Cami from Tidbits shows how she uses a CitraSolv transfer technique to create these lovely watercolored autumn throw pillows. The images are transfered to the fabric and then painted with watercolors. She includes the pumpkin and leaf images as free … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo French market tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles
An oversized tote can be quite glamorous, if you add the right details. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their French Market Tote, a jumbo tote with Chanel-inspired metal chain handles. It’s particularly striking in a black and white palette.
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Sewing Tutorial: Criss cross maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a criss cross maxi dress like this one. The long, loose dress is perfect for everyday when you want to look nice but don’t want to give up comfort. To … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot holder from a fat quarter
Kate Colleran, author of Smash Your Precut Stash! shares a tutorial at the C & T Publishing blog showing how you can make a pot holder from a fat quarter. You can actually get 2 pot holders from 1 fat … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric pumpkins in three shapes
You’ve got to see how Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow makes these no-sew fabric pumpkins! They’re made from fabric and toilet paper rolls, but she adds another step to achieve a more realistic curved pumpkin shape – and two … Read More...
Video tutorial: Custom dog leash and matching treat bag
Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a custom dog leash and a matching treat bag. It’s easy to make and fun to personalize. The treat bag attaches to the leash so it’s easy to carry with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew tote bag from a t-shirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tote bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Just cut and tie, and you’ve got a cute new tote. This could be an awesome activity … Read More...
6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have
Up until now I thought sewing pins were sewing pins, were sewing pins. Not true. There’s a reason that there are different styles of pins available on the notions wall. Christine Haynes shares a post at the Craftsy blog telling … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume
Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re … Read More...
Free pattern: Zoey Dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Zoey Dress. It’s modern and easy to wear, a loose fit A-line dress with flared short sleeves. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4-22.
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Tutorial: Fabric basket or tote with angled handles
These fabric baskets are so pretty! The tutorial for making them is at Sew4Home. The handles are stitched down the outside of the bag at an angle, creating a cool design element. Finished dimensions are 8″ wide x 7½” high … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho silk scarf pumpkins
My fabric stash includes quite a few silk scarves. I pick them up at yard sales and thrift stores because, silk and pretty and cheap. Aunt Peaches shows how you can use your silk scarf stash to create the coolest … Read More...