Cathy from Year 27+1 has crafted an incredibly charming fabric Easter basket using vintage sheets, and she’s generously sharing her tutorial on how to make one for yourself. This DIY Easter basket is perfect for those who love upcycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and gold purse
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this stunning bag. It’s made of leather painted with a smattering of gold triangles. The look is high fashion, but it’s a project … Read More...
How to make a recycled leather and denim flower cuff
These are so awesome! I have a nice little stash of leather from clothes and a purse factory and I will so so be getting out my Sizzix die cutting machine to be making some of these Recycled leather and … Read More...
Tutorial: Bike satchel with water bottle pockets
MadeByMarzipan shows how you can make this awesome bike satchel. It hangs from the handlebars and has a pocket on either side, big enough to hold a bottle of water. A snap on the foldover flap helps keep your items safe … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Swimsuit for a little girl
Ruby fromZaaberryshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a little girl’s swimsuit. If you’re wanting to try your hand at making swimwear, a little girl’s suit is a good place to start. Their little bodies don’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Basic pants for an 18″ doll
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a basic pair of pants for an 18″ doll. The basic pants pattern is so versatile! You can make them as dolly PJs or everyday summer pants. Add some ruffles … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bow Bag zippered purse
I am loving this Bow Bag by By Night! The square bag has a large bow set diagonally across the front. It’s zippered across the top and has a long adjustable strap. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Peep bunnies for Easter
Peeps. Those little sugar coated marshmallow bunnies are an Easter tradition at our house. Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a felt version of the little bunnies. Cuuuuute!! Get the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Oilcloth boot or market tote
RosMadeMe shows how to make an oilcloth tote bag. Made from a strong fabric with a wipe-clean surface, a tote like this is super versatile. She mentions that it can be used to carry boots, wet swimsuits, or even your … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag pyramid softie toy
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Flag Softie toy. The pyramid toy is sewn with a different flag on each face, each one representing a country where family or loved ones live. She made the toy … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful knee sock Easter bunnies
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing us how to turn a pair of brightly colored knee socks into a bunny softie. It’s like a sock monkey, but it’s a bunny instead. They’re cute for … Read More...
I Sew want this print | Maia Ferrell
Maia Ferrell sells prints of her original artwork in her Etsy shop, like this one she calls Sew Your Own. So cute! Be sure and check out the Laundry Room and Bedroom prints, two others I would love to … Read More...
Martha’s best ever quilt retreats
Martha at MachineQuilter talks about why she exclaims after every quilting retreat it was the best one. Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Reusable fleece duster
Fleece Fun has the how-to for making a reusable duster out of fleece fabric. You can slide it over a Swiffer duster, or just use a wooden dowel to make a duster from scratch. When it’s dirty, just take it … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny applique
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bunny applique. If you’ve never tried applique before, this is a great first project. You don’t even need a sewing machine. This would make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Benny Bunny pocket toy
Katie from The Red Kitchen kicks off a week of tutorials on her blog for making her Benny Bunny pocket toy. The little finger puppet bunny lives in a recycled Altoids tin, with a bed just his size and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sofie sleeveless empire waist top for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how to make her Sophie top for a little girl. It’s a sleeveless top with a gathered skirt hanging from an empire waist bodice. The arm and neck holes are trimmed with contrast … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Extravagent Easter Egg Hunt Dress
Lookie what Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi made her for daughter! It’s her Extravagent Easter Egg Hunt Dress. Wowza! This little dress is packed with color and fun details that kids love! It’s pieced with rainbow colors, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille bunny softie
Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a faux chenille bunny softie. This would make a cute decoration for Easter, or a sweet present to welcome a brand … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a softie based on a child’s drawing
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can bring a child’s drawing to life (well, almost…) by turning it into a custom softie. I love this!! I did something similar for … Read More...