Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear.  You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions.  … Read More...

Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies.  It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges.  Her free … Read More...

Interfacing is to your sewing project like undergarments are for your clothing.  You don’t see them from the outside, but they perform very important jobs.  They support, they shape, they enhance.  With the wide variety of interfacings available, it can … Read More...

Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this wood laundry hamper with a removable fabric bag.  A large fabric bag attaches to the wooden hamper frame by way of loops … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her City Chic Handbag.  It’s a small handbag with a rounded bottom and a removable chain strap.  You can make one from just 1/4 yard each of outer fabric, … Read More...

This swim cover up is perfect for trips to the pool or hanging out at the beach.  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one out of a couple of beach towels.  It has … Read More...

Freezer paper is often overlooked in the sewing room, but it’s a versatile tool that can make your sewing projects easier and more precise.

It’s a handy material that you can use in a variety of ways to enhance your … Read More...

I’m a sucker for fat quarters.  For just a few dollars, you can take home a little slice of fabulous designer fabric.  And another, and another, and another, till my basket is filled with these 18″ x 22″ treasures.  But … Read More...

Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make her Kitschy House Hot Pads.  They are so cute!  You can give each one its own personality by changing up the fabrics and the shapes … Read More...

How perfect would this greeting card be for your favorite sewy friend?  Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table made it from fabric scraps, and she shares a tutorial showing how.  And check out the knobs – they’re tiny buttons! What … Read More...

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a rash guard swim top with a built in shelf bra.  With the shelf bra, she can wear the rash guard without having to layer another swim top underneath.  She started with … Read More...

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars.  The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size.  A hidden zipper in the … Read More...

Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July.  It’s not just a table runner, though.  The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you … Read More...

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can use fishing line to create a fancy curled hem.  You’ll need to use really lightweight fabrics for this, such as a sheer organza or chiffon.  This would be so pretty … Read More...

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a free pattern for making her Simply Summer Romper for a baby.  It’s a short sleeved, short pant romper made from a soft knit fabric.  It works equally well for boys or … Read More...

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make a mesh lingerie laundry bag.  The zippered bag made from mesh material helps protect your delicates when you run them through the wash.  I won’t wash my … Read More...

Marissa from v guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a travel trash bag to keep your car from getting, well… trashed during a road trip. All those hours and all those candy … Read More...

Anna from Plan B shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make cool new jewelry.  Her tutorial shows how to make this pretty fabric bracelet out of a scrap of fabric.  Bits of vintage scarves would also be … Read More...