Would you like a coke with those fries? This mini quilt is the work of Christopher Thompson from The Sewing Party. Of his original design he explains it was born of improvisational sewing while dwelling on some of his favorite … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dinner napkins with mitered corners
Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can make your own fabric napkins. The corners are mitered to create a clean finish and reduce bulk. It’s fun to make them in a mix of coordinating prints so … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Pouf Pincushion
This mini pouf pincushion is super cute way to make use of some of your smaller fabric scraps. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Finished measurements are approximately 2″ tall x 2 3/4″ diameter. You’ll need … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby bloomers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free baby bloomers pattern. It’s made from two fabrics pieced together, which gives opportunity to mix and match color and pattern. If you’re making a baby dress or top, why not get a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim tote
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make this roomy tote from upcycled materials and personalized with handstitched details. The bag is pieced from several stripes of denim (or suiting). It’s lined, with a magnet snap tab closure … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess tutu dress
Baby Making Machine shows how you can make this adorable princess tutu dress, without having to sew a stitch. You can make one from a crocheted tube top (or wide headband) and lots and lots of tulle strips. Make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible and convertible cross body tote
This cross body tote is both reversible and convertible, giving 6 options for carrying it. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It has two options for handles – a long cross body strap … Read More...
Tutorial: Messenger bag with your child’s favorite character
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how she made this mini Minion messenger bag for her cousin’s daughter. The bag is made from a Minion licensed fabric, with a handmade polymer clay button. You could make this in any favorite character or … Read More...
Tutorial: Lazy Days skirt variations for dolls and girls
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs posts at Oliver + S with recipes to customize their Lazy Days skirt to make a matching skirts for girls and dolls. The Lazy Days skirt is a free pattern in girls sizes. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: How to add elasticated pockets when making a bag
An elasticated pocket is super handy on the inside of your bag. An elastic casing at the top creates a stretchy, gathered pocket that can hold bigger items than a simple patch pocket. Laura from Craftstorming shows how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY padded fabric bag handles
Instead of searching high and low for bag handles that coordinate with a bag you’re making, why not make them yourself? Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew your own padded bag handles. When you make them … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s crop top with a contrast waist band
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this crop top. It’s actually more of a faux crop top, as it has a bottom band that gives the illusion of layers. It has simple lines, with … Read More...
DIY Convertible Harvest Apron / Produce Bag
If you have a garden, you are going to LOVE this idea! I’m in the process of moving, so I don’t currently have a Summer garden, but once I get moved and do have my garden again, this is on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed leather bucket bag
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this gorgeous fringed leather bucket bag. It’s all hand sewn because the leather was too thick for a regular sewing machine to handle. The hand sewing takes some more time than … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer clay fruit sewing pins
Jill from Snugglebug University shows how a bit of polymer clay can take plain sewing pins and make them cute fruit sewing pins. So cute you’ll want to keep them out just to look pretty. The polymer clay can be … Read More...
Free pattern: Play-All-Day Dress for girls
The Play-All-Day dress is a free girls’ dress pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple lines of this dress show off a pretty fabric print. And, like the name suggests, it’s comfortable enough for a full day of play. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Mug bag that holds a mug and a tea bag
This mug bag allows you to carry everything you need to make a good cup of tea – including the mug. Red Brolly shares a tutorial for making it. Inside the bag is a padded compartment to hold the mug, … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby mitts
Stacey at From-A-Box shares a tutorial at Gracious Threads showing how you can make these baby mitts. They’re made from soft knit fabric and help a baby from scratching their tender baby skin. They don’t require large pieces of fabric … Read More...
School uniform friendly PDF sewing patterns
For many parents, back-to-school shopping includes school uniforms. While there are plenty of retailers that stock them this time of year, purchasing them is probably the easiest option, but it may not always be the best option for everyone. Sometimes, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy luggage handle wrap
If airline travel is in your near future, you might want to make a set of these luggage handle wraps. They’ll help your luggage stand out from all the others on the luggage carousel. Blitsy has the how-to in a … Read More...