Free pattern: Pumpkin hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci has been creating a hot pad of the month all year. It should be no surprise that the hot pad for September is a pumpkin, what with it being the first month of fall and all. … Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Crochet lace trimmed shorts, 2 ways
Amy from Sews ‘N Bows shows how you can make crochet trimmed
denim shorts. I love the look of lace and denim together! The combination of the delicate lace and the more worn and utilitarian denim makes me happy. She… Read more ... Tutorial: Halloween dress up Cat ear headband
For the umpteenth year in a row, my daughter wants to be a cat for Halloween. At 11 years old, I think she’s been a cat for Halloween more years than she hasn’t. Thanks to growth spurts, there’s little from… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilted scissors holder with three pockets
Miss Sews-It-All shows how you can make this quilted scissors case. Inspired by a tutorial by Vicki’s Fabric Creations, it has 3 pockets to hold scissors and small sewing notions like a seam ripper or seam gauge. Miss Sews-It-All… Read more ... Tutorial: Soft fabric baby blocks in a box
Lisa from Love to Color My World shows how you can make a set of baby blocks, and a square box to store them in. The soft blocks are fun for baby to play with individually, but baby can also… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Easy color block t-shirt refashion
Portia from Makery shows an easy color block t-shirt refashion. It takes two t-shirts, perhaps ones that have grown too short with repeated washings, and turns them into one long color blocked t-shirt.
Click below for her tutorial: Refashion: Colour … Read more ...
Free pattern: Sock Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkey softie
Gobble, gobble! You can make this turkey softie out of a couple of socks. Isn’t he the cutest? Joanne from Craft Passion has a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. You’ll need a regular sock for his body and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Lions, Tigers & Bears t-shirt refashion appliques
Joy from XOXO Grandma created the lion, tiger, and bear (not shown above) appliques on this refashioned t-shirt dress using bleach pens and Sharpies. Want to see how she did it? She has a tutorial – and the templates. They… Read more ... Tutorial: Zip Itself Coin Purse
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a Zip Itself coin purse. The little pouch is made from a long zipper and ribbon that zips around itself. Kids and tweens love these clever little pouches.… Read more ...
Do some Selfish Sewing, plus a free printable project planner
How long has it been since you’ve sewn something for yourself? It’s nice to make things for other people, but you should also make sure you use your mad sewing skills to treat yourself. If you need some motivation, Selfish… Read more ...
Free pattern: Women’s cowl neck hoodie
This cowl neck hoodie looks to be the perfect thing to wear on a cool fall or winter day. With a free pattern and tutorial from The Sewing Rabbit, you can make one for yourself. Or several for yourself! Her… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Spooky skeleton cameo pillow
Oh, I am loving this spooky skeleton cameo throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial (and a template) for making it. The skeleton cameo is sweetly trimmed out with a white lace trim… Read more ...
Tutorial: Hooded swaddle blankets for baby and doll
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop showing how to make a hooded swaddle blanket. She makes it from a double gauze, which is light and breathable. Her post at Sew Sisters Quilt Shop… Read more ...
Free pattern: Flowing Free Toddler Dress
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Flowing Free Toddler Dress. It’s a a loose fit tunic dress that’s great for play time! It has an A-line shape, with gathers at the front shoulder for a… Read more ...
Tutorial: How to turn corners with decorative stitches
Decorative sewing machine stitches are easy to sew when you’re just making a straight line, but what to do when you want your decorative stitching to turn a corner? Now it gets tricky! Don’t worry, though, Sew4Home has some help. … Read more ...