Tutorial: Simple canvas tote
This simple canvas tote is a great project for beginner sewists! It takes just a few easy seams to make it. And when you’re done, you’ll have a cute new tote to carry! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a… Read more ...
Tutorial: French vintage style ruffled tablecloth
Cami from Tidbits shows how you an sew a beautiful ruffled tablecloth with a French vintage style. The long tablecloth covers a plain table and adds instant drama to a room. Tablecloths take a lot of fabric, especially one designed… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Swan apron, plus a pattern
This swan apron is making me smile today! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. She starts with a plain apron and adds the swan to the top. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. With a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Bunny ear teething rings, with pattern
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make these adorable bunny ear teething rings. They make sweet gifts for new babies! The fabric ears are backed with an absorbent terry cloth and are knotted on to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a girl’s sundress from a tote bag
Make a little girl’s sundress from a tote bag? I wouldn’t have thought to do that, but Kirstin from Kojodesigns did and it turned out so cute. And if you think about it, it makes sense. The sides are already… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fringe hem jeans
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows what she did with a pair of jeans that was too long for her. Instead of just rehemming them to the correct length, she cut the length off and create a gorgeous deep… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Easy no-sew choker t-shirt
With just a few easy cuts, you can turn a regular t-shirt into a trendy choker t-shirt. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do this easy DIY with no sewing required. It’s a quick way to update your… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt chrysanthemum
With all the felt flowers that Melissa from Melly Sews is making, I can feel that spring is just around the corner! Her latest tutorial is for making a felt chrysanthemum. The little loopy flower is so pretty! And be… Read more ...
Tutorial and pattern: Kid sized messenger bag with a zip pocket
Little kids love carrying their stuff in their own bags! You can sew a kid-sized messenger bag using a free pattern from Emily at Nap Time Creations. The top is open (no flap) so it’s easy for them to get… Read more ...
Tutorial: Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Headband
Wear this cute rainbow St. Patrick’s Day headband and avoid all that nasty pinching business! Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. The headband is wrapped in a rainbow of ribbon and is finished … Read more ...
Tutorial: Modern leather laptop sleeve
Rachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a modern leather laptop sleeve. Being made from leather, it looks sophisticated but the simple lines actually make this an easy project to sew. Sewing on leather does require extra care, but her… Read more ...
Tutorial: Cozy blanket that’s easy to make
Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can sew a cozy blanket – and it’s not hard at all! Use a flannel for the top and a fleece, Minky or Cuddle fabric for backing. It’ll be so cozy to cuddle… Read more ...
Tutorial: Snap mini-wallet
Susi from Loganberry Handmade shares a tutorial for making a simple mini-wallet with a snap closure. It’s a great project for using scraps of fabric! The edges are finished with bias tape. Use handmade bias tape from patterned fabric for… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easter bunny bag
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making an adorable Easter bunny bag! A bunny face is stitched on to the front of the bag, and the handles are the bunny’s ears. How cute!!
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Tutorial: Fabric zippy toy for toddlers
This zipper toy can keep small hands busy with some quiet play! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The toy is a rainbow fabric panel with a matching color zipper in each stripe. Your… Read more ...