Tutorial: Simple drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a simple drawstring bag. They’re quick to sew up and can be put to many uses. Use them to hold toys, or as shoe bags, or sew up a bunch… Read more ...
Tutorial: 3 ways to hem knits on your sewing machine
Knit fabrics don’t fray so hemming isn’t necessary, but in general I think the edges look nicer if they are finished. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing 3 ways you can hem knits on a… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: R2D2 Star War Inspired apron
Here’s a fun project for all you Stars Wars fans. Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this R2D2 inspired apron. I hadn’t realized till I saw her project that the shape of an apron is actually… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Fat quarter placemat
Steph from The Silly Pearl is over at Blitsy with a tutorial showing how you can make a placemat from fat quarters. You can make one from a fat quarter. A full yard of fabric would make 4 matching placemats.… Read more ... Tutorial: Fabric coffee sleeve
Borei Design shows how you can make fabric coffee sleeves to keep a hot cup of coffee from burning your hands. You can make your own pattern to fit a specific mug or travel cup, or you can use her… Read more ...
Tutorial: Secret pocket lanyard
This secret pocket lanyard is an easy way to carry ID and a little bit of cash around with you. You can also use it as a mini wallet inside a larger bag. It’s a great gift idea for teachers,… Read more ...
Tutorial: Folded fabric Christmas ornaments
Folded fabric ornaments are a unique and beautiful way to add a touch of elegance to your home decor. These ornaments are made from two circles of fabric that are folded and stitched together to create a mesmerizing and intricate… Read more ...
Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish gauze swaddle blankets
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows 3 ways to embellish up a plain gauze swaddle blanket to make it something truly special. One gets dyed and some heat vinyl shapes, another gets tie-dyed and a mini pom… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric mason jar covers
Your autumn harvest and handmade food looks beautiful – and homey – preserve in mason jars. Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy Crafts shares a tutorial for making a reusable fabric cover for your mason jars. The fabric covers… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Prairie point star Christmas ornament
Susan from Super Mom – No Cape! shows how you can make this beautiful prairie point star Christmas ornament. The points of the star are made from squares of fabric folded into prairie points. This would be a fun project… Read more ...
Tutorial: 30 Minute Coin Purse
Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for her 30 Minute Coin Purse. The little frame purse makes the cutest little coin pouch! You can use any size or shape glue-in metal frame.
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Tutorial: No-sew leather cord keeper
This leather cord keeper is a quick no-sew project. Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make one. You can wrap your cord around the leather hexagon and then snap the ends together to keep the cord from getting… Read more ...
Tutorial: Lace cuff jeans 2 ways
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make lace cuff jeans, with 2 variations. One has lace peeking out the bottom of the hem and is a good fix for jeans that are too short. The other has the lace more… Read more ...
Tutorial: Peaceful Dove pincushion or Christmas ornament
You can find a free pattern for this Peaceful Dove Pincushion over at the C&T Publishing blog. He’s stitched from felt, with a little crown perched on top of his head. The project is an excerpt from the book We … Read more ...
Free Sewing Pattern:’Little girl’s t-shirt, with long and short sleeve options
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s t-shirt. She gives option to make it with long or short sleeves. The semi-fitted tee looks cute with jeans or leggings or skirts. Her free pattern… Read more ...