This fabric corner bookmark is a quick little project you can sew from your scraps.  It’s super easy and makes a great first sewing project for beginners.  Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how to make the fabric bookmark.  … Read More...

Sew a pair of boys swim trunks with a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade! In addition to the free pattern, she tells where you can find the right kind of fabric to use to make the swim trunks.  The … Read More...

These upcycled candy bag pouches are such a fun project!  Buy a bag of your favorite candy, and then turn the wrapper into a cute zipper pouch.  Julia Frazier from Bayhill Studio shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. These … Read More...

This crop top is an easy pattern to sew for girls, and it’s so cute for spring!  It takes just a few pattern pieces so it won’t take long to cut out or sew up.  The free sewing pattern comes … Read More...

Have a favorite shirt you no longer wear because it’s gotten a little too tight?  Heather from Heather Handmade shows an easy fix for that.  You can add fabric panels into the side seams to give you a little … Read More...

Are you in need of a new bag? You’ll love this cute tote bag with pockets! This project from Happiest Camper includes a free sewing pattern that makes it easy to cut out your fabric and sew this bag quickly. … Read More...

These fabric flower pot covers are a fun way to dress up a plain flower pot.  Just put the pot inside the fabric basket and you’ve got an instant flower pot upgrade! Lisa Ruble from Love to Color My World … Read More...

A stack of lavender sachets is a quick little project that makes a sweet gift.  All you need are some scraps of fabric and some dry rice and lavender.  Sew Simple Home has an easy to follow tutorial showing how … Read More...

Creating stretchy shirred fabric is easy to do with elastic thread.  You can use shirring to create stretchy gathered wrists on sleeves, a waistband for a skirt, or even a stretchy bodice for a sundress.  Go to Melly Sews… Read More...

Sew a pair of wrap pants that are both comfortable to wear and easy to make!  My Poppet has a tutorial showing how to sew Thai fisherman pants.  You can draft your own pattern using the instructions in the tutorial. … Read More...

Sew your own beret that’s reversible – it’s easier than you think!  My Poppet has a tutorial showing how.  You can make one in any size because the tutorial shows how to create a simple pattern based on head circumference. … Read More...

Sew a charming strawberry pincushion to store your pins and needles!  The large strawberry pincushion has plenty of room to park your pins and needles.  Or, use the same pattern with heavier filling to create an adorable pattern weight.  Find … Read More...

Losing a tooth is a big event for a kid! There’s the surprise of the tooth finally coming out, and then the excitement of leaving it out in a tooth fairy pillow in hopes for a little cash in exchange.  … Read More...

This lip balm holder keyring is an easy sewing project you can make in minutes.  Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how to make it.  The little fabric pocket is just big enough to hold a tube of … Read More...

Sew a turtleneck top for yourself with a free pattern from So Sew Easy!  The top is fitted enough that it’s easy to layer under a sweater or jacket, but loose enough that it can be worn on its own.  … Read More...

Always running out of refills for your Swiffer duster cloths?  I’ve got a solution for you.  You can make your own DIY reusable Swiffer duster cloths.  Instead of tossing them when they get dirty, you can wash and reuse these … Read More...

These pretty flowers are a fun hand sewing project that you can make from your scraps.  Use them for hair accessories or a brooch to brighten up an outfit. Treasurie shows how you can sew these fabric flowers from circles … Read More...

‘This t-shirt dress is the perfect spring dress!  You can sew one using a free sewing pattern from Life Sew Savory.  The relaxed fit and t-shirt knit fabric are super comfortable to wear.  And for cooler spring days you can … Read More...

As a sewer, I always find myself with a surplus of scrap fabrics, ribbons, and trims. I hate to throw them away, but I also don’t know what to do with all of them. But, I recently stumbled upon Heather … Read More...