I’m having a hard time believing this beautiful tote started out as a plain canvas bag.  Sara from Radiant Home Studio gave it a major upgrade by adding kantha stitch details.  She shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she did … Read More...

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how you can achieve the ultimate zipper sewing bliss – a perfectly matched print across an invisible zipper.  It’s like the zipper isn’t even there!

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Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co.  that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for … Read More...

You can make pincushions out of just about anything, even an empty tin can.  Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how.   It’s quick, easy, and functional.  And cute, too!  Of course my Crazy Cat Lady … Read More...

Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag.  The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes it nicely.  The bag … Read More...

One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts.  The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original.  Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares … Read More...

Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial for making this sweet star snuggler toy.  It’s kind of like a softie, but stuffed very lightly (or not at all) more like a lovey or blankie.  This would make an awesome giftie … Read More...

Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark.  I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her.  Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing how. … Read More...

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt.  It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband.  She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read More...

July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co.   It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care.  You can read more about Skirting the Issue here.  And because it’s … Read More...

Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes.  Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag.  You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this … Read More...

The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape.  It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms.  If you make it from a heavy fabric it would … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is bringing us yet another swoon-worthy baby project, and this one is almost too cute to handle! She’s sharing a free sewing pattern to make the tiniest, sweetest pair of leather sandals for newborns—and … Read More...

I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods.  She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into … Read More...

How would  you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one?  Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one.  The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for … Read More...