These mini Christmas stockings are a cute way to wrap a gift or decorate a tree!  You can sew them from your fabric scraps.  Caroline from Sew Can She has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how.  The finished … Read More...

Starting any hobby is expensive, and sewing is no exception.  It costs money to get your sewing machine – and then there are all the sewing tools and notions. Luckily, you don’t need to get them  all at once.  Bernina’s … Read More...

Sew a girls’ tie-front top with this free pattern from Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom!  The t-shirt is easy to sew, and the tie-front hem detail is super trendy right now.  Her free pattern comes in girls’ … Read More...

This color block skeleton pillow makes a fun Halloween accent for a porch or living area!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it.  The skeleton template she uses is available for … Read More...

Add a dose of cheer to your Christmas when you make these cute Christmas stockings!  This Christmas stocking sewing pattern is simple and the instructions are easy to follow.  You can create any look to match your Christmas decorating style … Read More...

These miniature velvet pumpkins are so pretty – and so easy to make!  You don’t even have to sew a stitch.  Abbi from Abbi Kirsten Collections shows how to make them.  It’s a quick project you can make in just … Read More...

Repurpose your jeans to create stylish tab top curtains!  Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can make them.  The patchwork highlights subtle variations of denim and bits of the seam lines. The waistbands of the … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew the cutest Hotel Transylvania Trick or Treat bags!  You don’t even have to have seen the movie to think these bags are super adorable.  Her tutorial includes free patterns to … Read More...

You can sew the perfect fall cowl hoodie with this free pattern from Abby at Sew Much Ado.  With raglan sleeves and a drawstring cowl, it has a sporty look.  The raglan sleeves are also a great opportunity for some … Read More...

A good witch hat can turn just about any outfit into a great Halloween costume.  You could buy one, but if you make one yourself you can choose exactly the fabrics and embellishments you want.  Mayra from So Sew Easy … Read More...

Sewing is not necessarily an inexpensive hobby, and most of us are always on the lookout for how to save money on our sewing supplies.  We shop sales and clip coupons and save scraps.  But do you shop the thrift … Read More...

Vampirina is the cutest ghoul from Disney Junior and now your little one can look the part with this easy, no-sew hoodie. Tara from Spot of Tea Designs shares a tutorial at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com.  She starts with a plain blue hoodie … Read More...

This free pattern download & tutorial is a great sew for beginners on up. Best way to decide between two fabrics you love? Use them both and make a Peeking Pocket Tote Bag.  Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a … Read More...

This sewing machine mat does more than protect your table from a heavy sewing machine.  Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making it over on her blog.  It’s got pockets on the front to keep your notions … Read More...

Obviously costumes are important for Trick or Treating.  But so is the bag!  After all, that’s where you’re gonna put your candy!  Amy from Ameroonie Designs show show you can make an adorable embellished Trick or Treat bag.  The tote … Read More...

Caroline from Sew Can She created this gorgeous Hobo style bag, and she’s sharing the free sewing pattern and tutorial!  The bag is packed with the kind of details to make this your favorite everyday bag – pleating on the … Read More...

Amy from Positively Splendid combines felt and burlap to create the cutest little fall leaf embroidery hoops!  She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  Use a higher quality felt – or perhaps felted wool upcycled from old … Read More...

This Halloween bag makes a cute trick-or-treat tote!  There’s plenty of room for all the candy the kids will be getting, but you could also just carry it as a fun everyday tote with a Halloween message on it.  Becca … Read More...

These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging!  Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them!  It’s a great use for denim scrap.  Depending on the direction you cut your denim,  your feather can either … Read More...