These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat!  The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton.  Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them.  They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret … Read More...

Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store.  They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to … Read More...

This little mother hen has just hatched the cutest little brood of chicks!  These hen and chick softies are a fun sewing project you can make with your kids!  Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...

Sew a cute heart softie for a fun Valentine’s present for your kids!  Cathi from Scratch and Stitch has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for you to use.  Sew it from fleece to make it extra soft and snuggly.  … Read More...

This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done!  Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you’re creating.  Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern.  It’s easy to … Read More...

This tote bag made from clothing labels points a finger at consumerism and materialism.  All those labels came from clothing that someone once purchased but is no longer using.  Jessie from I Am Sew Crazy created this statement piece and … Read More...

This little sock pig softie is so cute for Chinese New Year! (2019 is the year of the pig.)  It’s also a cute little softie just because.  Joanne from Craft Passion shows how you can make one.  The sock … Read More...

Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a handy feature that may be hidden in your spool of thread.  If you use Gutermann thread, your thread spool may double as a needle holder!  Perfect for sewing emergencies!  Go to … Read More...

Collars are one of those things that can make or break a shirt.  A collar that flips up will make your shirt look homemade, while a collar that lies flat will look professional.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to … Read More...

Kids love being able to change their dolls’ clothes!  Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern to make a pair of doll pajama pants, perfect for getting dolly ready for bedtime.  If you make a pair of … Read More...

Do you love the decorate your home with vintage pieces?  If so, this Love My Vintage Home embroidery hoop art by Flamingo Toes needs to be hanging on a wall somewhere in your house.  The adorable hoop art design uses … Read More...

This measuring tape neck caddy keeps a measuring tape, scissors, and a pincushion handy while you’re sewing!  Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The measuring tape acts as a lanyard, and is backed with fabric so … Read More...

You can make a bandana baby bib quick and easy when you start with a fabric napkin.  There’s a tutorial at Paper & Stitch showing how to do it.  It takes just one seam!  You can find fabric napkins in … Read More...

Got an old pullover sweater that’s not getting worn?  Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can transform that old pullover sweater into a zip front cardigan.  As a a cardigan, it gives more flexibility with layering.  And while … Read More...

New free pattern alert! Meet the Lili clutch purse, an easy and quick sewing project at AppleGreen Cottage. This easy pattern will help you get creative even if you’ve never sewn a pouch before (let alone a lined pouch!) This … Read More...

You never know when you’ll find yourself with a few minutes (or more) of free time.  Perhaps it’s while sitting in the waiting room, or while waiting to pick your kid up from school.  Keep a project bag with you … Read More...

If your New Years resolutions include getting more exercise, here’s a sewing project that might help keep you going.  Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial to sew a women’s tank top.  It’s a racerback … Read More...

A simple drawstring bag makes a great project for beginners.  It’s easy to sew and can be used as a jewelry bag, toiletries bag, or even a bag to hold small toys.  Catherine from Dainty Dress Diaries shows how to … Read More...

Hoodies are maybe my most favorite casual winter wear.  They’re great for layering and look great either zipped up or left open.  Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making your own hoodies.  Her … Read More...

Turn an everyday plain hoodie into a spectacular unicorn hoodie.  Havalah from Sisters what shows how.  Starting with a purchased hoodie means you don’t have to be a whiz at sewing kids clothes to make something she’ll really love.  Rainbow … Read More...