Remona from The Stitching Scientist has a tutorial showing how you can sew a yoga mat bag.  Her mat bag is made with closed ends and a zipper down a long side, making it easier to get the mat inside … Read More...

What do you do when you can’t find the perfect duvet cover to finish off your bedroom?  If you have basic sewing skills, you can make your own!  Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a duvet … Read More...

Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can join the ends of elastic without adding bulk. Because who likes having a little lump in their waistband where the elastic ends get joined? This method creates a smooth finish that’s … Read More...

These big fabric bows are the best! Mama Says Sew has a free pattern you can download and print to sew up some of your own. They make cute hair accessories! Add them to hair bands or barrettes or headbands.… Read More...

Woven Scandi hearts are usually made from paper, but Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them from fabric.  She upcycled denim and wool scraps to make this charming woven heart garland.

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Sew a warm winter hat for the cold winter days!  Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this faux fur trimmed winter hat.  With faux fur being trendy now, there are lots of pretty … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how you can sew a classic satchel bag.  It’s big enough to pack for a weekend trip, but easy enough to carry to take with you to the gym.  It has a pockets on the inside as well … Read More...

Turn family photos into keepsake ornaments with this tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says!  Embroidery and beading and a bit of tulle add sparkle and personality to the black and white photos.  You’ll have fun figuring out which details to … Read More...

These ribbon angels will be so pretty hanging on the tree, with the Christmas lights shining through the sheer gathered ribbon.  Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how you can make them.  She made these angels with … Read More...

Wool hats can be so expensive, and wool fabric is even more so. Keep warm this winter by upcycling an old wool sweater into a hat! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how.  This is a photo tutorial with no pattern … Read More...

It’s less than a week till Christmas. If you don’t have stockings for all your family members yet, there’s still time to sew some up!  Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a Classic … Read More...

Skip the throwaway gift wrapping paper this year and save a hole-y scarf from the trash with this upcycle sewing tutorial by Stephanie at Swoodson Says.  You only have a few seams to sew, this is faster than going to … Read More...

Making your own Christmas tree skirt is actually pretty simple and can give you a custom look.  Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how she created this beautiful Buffalo check quilted Christmas tree skirt.  Pre-quilted fabric makes … Read More...

This DIY pouf ottoman might be the ultimate scrap busting project. Not only is it sewn from larger scraps of fabric, but the stuffing is made from all those fabric scraps.  The pouf makes a nice addition to a living … Read More...

Make a beautiful quilted Christmas stocking using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to do it.  She uses precut fabric strips and batting strips to make the quilted strips she uses to create the stocking.… Read More...

This felt tree is quick and easy to make. It makes a great ornament, but it’s also a cute extra to tie onto a gift!  Staci from Crafty Stacihas a tutorial showing how to make one. The simple stitching … Read More...

I’m loving this icy fox Christmas ornament!  You can stitch one up from felt, with sequins to add some sparkle.  Jules Madden shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Alisa Burke’s blog.  This cute little guy is made entirely … Read More...

This cute Scandinavian style bird Christmas ornament is an easy hand sewing project.  Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a tutorial and a free template for you.  The bird is assembled in a way that takes just one line of hand … Read More...

A sweet and simple first sewing project for kids, this Angel Finger Puppet craft is an easy and safe project perfect for Christmas!  Jennifer at Sugar Spice and Glitter has a tutorial showing how to make them, plus tips for … Read More...

This cuff bracelet pincushion by Evelyn Wood is genius!  Fashionable and practical, and also easy to make!  The cuff slides over your wrist and stays in place, no elastic that binds or itches at your wrist!  Watch her YouTube video … Read More...