Tutorial: Simple beach tote
Summer’s going to be here before you know it. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a beach tote for days at the pool or summer vacations at the beach. The simple design makes it easy to… Read more ...
Free pattern: Heart and Home hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for her Heart and Home hoop art. I love this for the sweet design and the pretty stitching, but also because this is the design we used in her embroidery hoop art… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew plopping towel for frizz-free curly hair
Curly hair girls, this post is for you. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can use a plopping towel to let your hair dry all scrunched up to keep it from frizzing. It’s super easy… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fusible fabric pillow sewing project for kids
Carolynn from Black Walnut Stitch Studio shares a tutorial for a great kids’ sewing project. It’s a simple square pillow embellished up with images cut from novelty fabrics and fused down with fusible webbing. The sewing part is easy for… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Velvet back fabric headband
A little velvet ribbon on the back of a headband will help keep it from slipping. Kelli from The Willow Market shows how you can make a fabric headband with velvet on the back. It also has a bit of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy 15-minute reversible placemat
Marissa from v shows how to sew an easy reversible placemat. All you need is two cute fabric prints, and 15 minutes. It’s all simple straight seams, which makes this a great first sewing project. Make up a bunch to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans bike pannier backpack
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a bike pannier backpack out of old jeans or sturdy pants. The military-style bag attaches to the back of your bike. Or, if you leave off the straps… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt sewing pattern adaptation
Adrianna from Hey June patterns shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt sewing pattern to make it a maternity shirt. It keeps all of the casual styling of a fitted t-shirt, but with extra room for a pregnant belly. … Read more ...
Free pattern: Cat bed shaped like a cat
I make no secret that I love cats. I am truly a crazy cat lady. So when I see a tutorial for making a cat bed THAT’S SHAPED LIKE A CAT, you know I’ve got to share it out to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric book cover with an elastic strap
Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make a cloth book cover with an elastic strap. Just wrap the strap over the cover to keep the book closed when you’re not using it. She gives dimensions to make them… Read more ...
Free pattern: Flamingo tote
This flamingo purse is making me smile today! Such a fun design for spring and summer! You can make one using a free pattern that Carolina Moore shares at Therm O Web. The body of the penguin is the circle… Read more ...
Tutorial: How to make salwar pants
Sarina from Sew Guide shows how you can make your own salwar pants. They’re part of a Punjabi suit, or salwar kameez, which is traditional dress of Punjabi women. The pants have a very loose fit through the legs, with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Jumbo piping throw pillow
Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how you can make a throw pillow with jumbo piping. The large piping really stands out, especially if you use a contrast color like she did. Her tutorial includes how to make your own piping… Read more ... Tutorial: No-sew faux hexagon quilt tote
You can get the look of a tote made from a hexagon quilt fabric – without sewing a stitch! Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how. You’ll start with a plain… Read more ...
Listen to Vickie Howell’s podcast with Spoonflower’s Stephen Fraser
Spoonflower opened up a world of design possibilities for sewists, quilters, and crafters. With their custom printed fabric, we can have exactly the fabric our project requires (or really really wants). Stephen Fraser, co-founder of Spoonflower, is the guest for… Read more ...