Free pattern: Fleece messy bun hat
You don’t need to know how to crochet or knit to make a messy bun hat! Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make a fleece messy bun hat, and even has a free pattern for you. The fleece… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby bib and burp cloth set
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a baby bib and burp cloth set that would make a great present for a new baby! The burp cloth is contoured so it fits snugly against your neck. The bib and and… Read more ...
Amazing Ziggy Stardust capsule wardrobe
Kat from Sew Chibi spent a year planning the most awesome Ziggy Stardust capsule wardrobe for her 5 year old daughter. She shares the results in a beautifully styled photoshoot. The custom pieces in the wardrobe include a romper, cape,… Read more ... Free pattern: Simple phone case from cork fabric, felt, or leather
BurdaStyle shares a free pattern for making a simple phone case. It has a large pocket to hold your p hone, and a smaller pocket to hold business cards or ID. They use a rather unusual material – cork fabric… Read more ... Tutorial: Make zipper tabs to cover the ends of your zippers
Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers… Read more ...
Tutorial: 2 ways to sew an elastic waistband
An elastic casing is an easy way to put a gathered waistband on a skirt or pair of pants. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares two methods for sewing an elastic waistband. Both use a casing; one has you sew… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a bomber jacket from a men’s flannel shirt
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch created this awesome bomber jacket out of a men’s flannel shirt! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The flannel shirt had a quilted lining so she was able to turn it inside… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom scarf
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for sewing a luxe faux fur scarf with pom pom ends. The faux fur looks so soft and warm! The scarf has a slit in one where the other end of the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy draft stopper from socks
My first apartment was in a historic district. The old building was so pretty – but the windows so drafty! I learned quickly that I needed to put draft stoppers in front of them to keep the cold air out,… Read more ...
Free pattern: Easy 15-minute feece cat ear hat
I had been wanting to make a cat ear hat for a while now, because I’m a crazy cat lady and think everything is better with cat ears. But I kept putting it off because my “want to make” list… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zipper top casserole carrier
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how to sew a casserole carrier with a zip top. The insulated carrier wraps around and over a casserole dish, zips closed, and has sturdy handles to make it easy to carry. She has… Read more ...
Tutorial: Colorful scrappy fabric flower brooch
Use your fabric scraps and button stash to make these colorful brooches! You can find a tutorial at Olann and showing how. You won’t be able to make just one, but that’s okay because they make great little “I thought… Read more ...
Tutorial: Shorten your jeans but keep the original hem
So you need to shorten your jeans, but you don’t want to lose the original hem… Jeans just don’t look right without the slight fading and wear that appears on the hem. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric lunch bag
If your New Years resolution includes bringing your lunch rather than buying it out, here’s a tutorial you’ll want to see. Nicole from Dear Handmade Life shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a reusable… Read more ...
Create a sewing space in your small house
We’ve all seen photos of drool worthy sewing studios. All the space! And the organization and decorative touches. Who wouldn’t want to create in there? But don’t go thinking you HAVE to have a spacious dedicated room in order to… Read more ...