Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates!  Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use.  You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did … Read More...

Sew a cute little monkey softie with this free pattern from Felt With Love Designs!  Made from felt, it’s easy to sew with only simple hand stitches. The tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie series organized by Trixi … Read More...

Whether it’s 4th of July fireworks or family reunions or trips to the beach, you’ll probably be spreading out a picnic blanket at least once this summer. Sew a picnic blanket that won’t blow away with this tutorial by Sew4Home.  … Read More...

Circle skirts are so easy to sew!  But if you’re not a math person it can be hard to figure out how big to cut the circles!  This easy sew circle skirt by Fleece Fun has a free pattern. No … Read More...

Lisa from Cucicucicoo is a sewing genius when it comes to upcycling—and her latest project proves it! Instead of tossing out her old, worn-out bathing suits, she gave them a second life by turning them into reusable splash balls for … Read More...

Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a tote from wax canvas.  The durability of wax canvas makes it a great choice to use for tote bags and other utility bags.  Her bag features two colors of … Read More...

A dolman shirt like this one is great for summer time!  Loose and breezy, it’s perfect for when the temperature (and the humidity) goes up.  Sew, Jahit has a tutorial showing how you can sew a dolman top for a … Read More...

Heavy duty snaps are a great alternative to other closures on heavier-weight fabrics.  Think denim, canvas, leather, etc.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can install heavy duty snaps.  They’re so much faster than sewing buttonholes and buttons and … Read More...

The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up.  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs.  … Read More...

Here’s a roundup for folks that have a Cricut /Silhouette and love to sew!  Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected a mix of SVG files with a sewing or quilting theme, perfect for DIY shirts and totes.

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Who doesn’t love fresh flowers from the farmers market?  Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for her charming famer’s market flower embroidery hoop art.  She designed the pattern to use her new Auriful thread collection, Vintage Stitching.  The … Read More...

See how to turn a frumpy maxi dress into a modern maxi skirt with this sewing & stamping tutorial by Swoodson Says! This is a great beginner sewing project and can be done in a single night.  Maxi skirts take … Read More...

Patti from Hearth & Vine shows you how to make a pretty flower pincushion with felt and embroidery thread. They are easy to create and make wonderful handmade gifts!  They’re made with all hand sewing (no sewing machine required) so … Read More...

This tote bag has a nice surface texture and structure created by pin tucks!  Minna from The Shapes of Fabric has a tutorial showing how to make it.  Sewing the pin tucks requires precision, but the effect is worth it!  … Read More...

Want to live in a more sustainable way? Want to stop using plastic? Learn how to sew reusable produce bag and get rid of plastic bags.

These reusable bags are quite fast to make, you can use them week after … Read More...

Create fun checker board effects with this lovely denim woven pillow!  Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how.  Use the leftover scraps from other repurposed projects for this throw pillow cover. Make a lovely pattern by using … Read More...

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can use webbing to create beautiful corded bag handles.  The webbing is sturdy to use for handles.  There are no raw edges so you can use them as is – no turning … Read More...

Kick the plastic snack bag habit!  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew fabric snack bags that can be used over and over.  No more one-use plastic bags in your trash!  Plus, the kids can pick out the … Read More...

Sew a pretty ruffle dress for summer!  Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl has a tutorial showing how. Made from a red gingham, it’s so cute for 4th of July!  She traced around a dress that fits her to get her … Read More...