Snaps make a convenient closure for a baby bib, and that’s important when you’re trying to get a bib around a squirmy baby.  Snaps are also a convenient closure for other sewn items.  They make great closures for wrist cuffs, … Read More...

This Summer Tote by Amber from Crazy Little Projects is made from bright, sunny fabrics and has plenty of room to carry around summertime essentials.  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one.  She shows it with a … Read More...

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts.  You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit.  Once you … Read More...

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Oval Messenger Bag. The egg shaped bag has asymmetrical swoosh pocket on the front.  Make it from two contrasting fabrics to show off the beautiful curves of the … Read More...

Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make this cute snail softie!  I love his polka dot shell!  She designed him to give as a birthday gift to her daughter’s friend, who was having a snail-themed birthday party.  He’s … Read More...

You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required.  Upstairs Circus has the how-to.  It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting.  This would be such a fun project … Read More...

Narelle from Cook Clean Craft guest blogs at And Sew We Craft with a tutorial showing how to make a baby bib with a pocket to catch crumbs.  She pocket sticks out from the from the bib so the bits … Read More...

Susan from Organized 31 shows how you can make a reusable fabric gift bag.  It’s fully lined with no raw edges on the inside.  The lining gets turned to the outside as a cuff, so use a fun contrasting fabric.  … Read More...

I freely admit to jealousy whenever I see photos of people’s gorgeous, perfectly decorated, lots of floor space sewing rooms.  With pretty painted walls, y’all!  My own sewing space is actually a good size, but I still find myself jumping … Read More...

Shannon from Very Shannon shares a fantastic sewing tutorial that combines both beauty and function — the Origami Bento Bag! This stylish little fabric purse is made using just three fat quarters, making it the perfect project to dig … Read More...

Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a slot seam.  A slot seam puts a slit down the seam that allows a contrast fabric to peek through.   It’s a nice detail to add to a shirt … Read More...

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shows how to make a set of hot pads. It’s an easy, 1-hour project.  The round hot pads are 7″ in diameter.  They’re made from two layers of quilting cotton, with cotton batting between to protect … Read More...

Shannon from Googiemomma shares a free pattern for making her Snuggly Baby Bunny Blanky.  It’s a soft baby blanket made from minky and flannel, with a cute bunny softie attached.  The bunny snuggle blanket would work equally well for  boy … Read More...

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for making a men’s basic t-shirt with a crew neck.  She will also share a tutorial tomorrow showing how to make a V-neck variation.  Her free pattern makes … Read More...

Sew Geeky celebrated May the 4th this year with a Star Wars theme.  (As in “May the 4th be with you…”)  The Sew Geeky girls each sewed up something fabulous inspired by the movies.  Go to Max California to see … Read More...

Dressing a doll in a fancy dress is so much fun!  Arts & Crafts For Your American Girl Doll shares a tutorial showing how you can make a party dress like this one for an American Girl doll.  The bodice … Read More...

Rubyellen from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making this wax print hobo bag.  The simple lines of the slouchy bag show off the gorgeous and large-scale prints of the wax print fabric.  The lining is also a … Read More...