This fun and festive Easter pattern is easy to sew and is also a great way to use up fabric scraps!  Claudia from Creating with Claudia has a free pattern for making this patchwork pillow cover.  Pull out your scrap … Read More...

Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe.  Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal.  Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern … Read More...

This little basket is perfect when you need to hold just one egg or some candies.  Great decor for your Easter table!  Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  Or a bunch, because this … Read More...

These little eggs in bunny hats make the cutest Easter decorations!  You can use real eggs in an Easter basket, or wooden eggs for home decor accents.  Ama from Ohoh Decor shows how you can sew the little bunny hats … Read More...

These Sesame Street character bean bags are the cutest!  I’m partial to Oscar.  He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little.  Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these … Read More...

An old picture frame gets new life as a pretty pincushion for your sewing room!  Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how  to make this pretty and easy project.  You can place it flat on your table, … Read More...

Dog beds don’t have to be plain or ugly.  You can make a super cute dog bed coordinates with your decor by following this tutorial by Cat from Mary Martha Mama.  The top is made from a soft fleece that … Read More...

It may be just March, but swimsuits are already showing up in the stores. In fact, they’ve been there for a while.  If your sewing plans for this spring/summer include making a swimsuit, check out these tips from Lisa of … Read More...

This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a  free sewing pattern for you to use.  It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and  has a zipper opening on the … Read More...

A lightweight Boho maxi skirt is the perfect spring and summer skirt!  Easy and breezy, it looks dressed up but is super comfortable.  It can be as casual or as dressy as you like.  Mayra from So Sew Easy has … Read More...

Don’t throw out those old scraps of denim or sweaters from your craft projects!  Use them to make some fabulous fabric placemats. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them.  Denim can be difficult to … Read More...

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make these sweet pocket pot holders.  The quilted pot holders are handy to have around in the kitchen.  Plus they make great gifts!  Tuck some kitchen tools in the pocket of … Read More...

You can’t beat a cardigan for easy layering!  It’s perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, but it’s also helpful year-round for when you work in an air conditioned office.  Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free … Read More...

Scrap piecing makes a pretty table runner for your Easter table!  Becky from Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how to make it.  The striped piecing is perfect for using scraps, especially strips of fabric left over from other quilting … Read More...

The snaps across the tops of these kitchen towels helps them stay in place.  You can make them with a tutorial over at the Make Something blog by Dritz.  They’re easy to sew because you start with a purchased towel … Read More...

Keep your sewing scissors together and protected with this sewing scissors pouch!  There are enough pockets to hold five – yes, FIVE – pairs of scissors of various sizes.  Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and … Read More...

This DIY bag from jeans is the perfect weekender bag that’s easy to make and only requires some basic sewing skills to create. Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial showing how to make it.   The upcycled denim bag … Read More...

Use your fabric scraps to make these pretty Easter eggs!  Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows how you can make fabric covered Easter eggs, with no sewing required.  They’d be so pretty sitting in a bowl or hanging from the … Read More...