Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron
Turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy apron! Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial showing how to do it. The denim makes a heavy duty apron that can stand up to cooking, crafting,… Read more ...
Free pattern: Felt gnome Christmas pillow
Stacey from Beatnik Kids shares a free pattern for making these adorable Christmas gnome pillows. They’ve got tall gnome hats, big gnome noses, and long gnome beards. You can make them in any size by shrinking or enlarging the pattern.… Read more ...
Free pattern: Felt penguin Christmas ornament
This felt penguin ornament is a cutie! Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shares a free pattern for making him. I love his rosy little cheeks and the sweet expression on his face! The sewing is all hand sewing, so… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reusable breast pads for breastfeeding mamas
Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can make reusable breast pads for breastfeeding mamas. They’re a great alternative to disposables. Linda has put a lot of thought into the design to be both comfortable and functional. They’re made… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur lined muff
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making a faux fur lined muff. A muff has a charming vintage feel, and the faux fur creates a soft, cozy spot to warm your hands. (Plus, you won’t have to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Christmas pudding wreath, no sewing required
This Christmas pudding wreath is so cute!! Celtic Thistle Stitches shows how you can make one. It’s made from fabric and lace trim and buttons, but there’s no sewing required. I’m loving how she used the lace trim to create… Read more ... Tutorial: Side tie pillow case
One of my pet peeves is a bed pillow that peeks out the side of the pillow case. It’s a weird thing to be bothered by, but there is a solution. Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a tutorial for… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fleece sleeping bag for an 18″ doll
Linda from Sew Happily Ever After shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can make a sleeping bag for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. It’s made from fleece with a flannel lining, so dolly is sure… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reusable appliqued fabric gift bag
Do you reuse your gift bags? In our family we do! But paper gift bags show wear after a few uses. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make your own piping and sew it perfectly
I love the look of a piped seam! The little pop of color just makes me happy. An from StraightGrain has some tips to make your piping look like perfection. And because piping rarely comes in the perfect shade to… Read more ... Tutorial: Fabric twine trivets
Twist and stitch your fabric scraps into beautiful and useful trivets! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can make them in any size – larger ones for serving dishes and casseroles, or smaller… Read more ...
Free pattern: Ice cream cone Christmas stocking
An ice cream cone Christmas stocking? YES! Even better with sprinkles! Cintia from My Poppet made these ice cream cone stockings and they are a-dorable. AND she shares a free pattern so you can one, too! They’re made from felt,… Read more ...
Free pattern: Velvet evening bag with wrist strap
It’s holiday party season! You get all dressed up, but what to do with your phone and keys when your everyday purse doesn’t match your party outfit? Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this evening bag. It’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Christmas ornament hoop art
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute Christmas ornament hoop art. She uses Sizzix dies to cut the ornament shapes and letters to make the design, but you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt holly garland Christmas Advent calendar
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make this holly garland Advent calendar. The leaves button together to create a long garland, one leaf removed per day until the big day is here! What a fun Christmas tradition! … Read more ...