Tutorial: DIY purse camera bag
Camera bags don’t have to look like camera bags. You can buy them that look more like a stylish purse, though they will set you bag a pretty penny. Ronja from Nur Noch shows how you can DIY a purse… Read more ...
How children learned to sew years ago
There are plenty of books and products designed to help kids learn to sew. This isn’t a new thing – they’ve been around for years, Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys gives a history of these products and lessons at the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Grab-N-Go Art Kit
Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial for making her Grab-N-Go Art Kit, made for a child to take with her for scribbles and drawing on the go. It’s made extra special with an embroidered recreation of a drawing… Read more ...
Tutorial: Lined knit pencil skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a lined knit pencil skirt. I see so many knits that would make awesome pencil skirts – except that they’re too thin. The double layer of knit fabric is a great… Read more ...
Tips for avoiding a bad hem job
When you sew clothes for yourself, you can make them exactly the right length. But when you buy clothing from the store, you might find that pants or skirts are too long and need to be hemmed further up. Heather… Read more ...
Tutorial: Gathered burlap garland
Carli from Simply Notable shows how you can make this gathered burlap garland. It would be a beautiful rustic accent for a Christmas tree or mantel! It’s easy to make, too. She serged the sides of the strips she used… Read more ...
Free pattern: Felt camera Christmas ornament
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this felt camera Christmas ornament. It’s perfect gift for a photographer friend (or yourself)! It’s made from felt, and assembled with glue and hand stitching.
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Tutorial: Sew a pair of boot spats
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a pair of spats to give a new (and temporary) look to your boots. They’ll fit your boots perfectly because you use your boots to… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt gingerbread house tissue cover or softie
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make this felt gingerbread house tissue box cover. The tissue coming out the top looks just like smoke from a warm fire inside. Or, if tissue covers aren’t your thing, sew a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed sweater cowl
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making a faux fur trimmed sweater cowl. The outside of the cowl is a warm sweater knit (repurposed from an old sweater, no knitting required), and the lining is a soft… Read more ...
Tutorial: Understand darts to get a proper fit
LiEr from Ikat bag delves into darts with her Subtleties of Drafting series. The first of her multi-post tutorial on darts explores the reason for darts, types of darts, and the parts of a dart. She also explains how the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pincushion that organizes your sewing machine needle
Ajaire from Call Ajaire has just blown my mind. This patchwork pincushion is also a needle organizer. The squares in the patchwork are designed to each hold a different type of needle for your sewing machine. And to make it… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fleece pet bed with bolster sides and removable pillow
Sew4Home shows how you can make a soft fleece bed for your cat or small dog. It has stuffed bolster sides and a removable pillow in the middle. The sewing is easy. The bolster sides tie together at the corners… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-knit yarn scarf
Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can make a chunky yarn scarf, with no knitting required. Instead of knitting the yarn together, you’ll use a sewing machine to make quick work of a pretty scarf. You’ll need to use… Read more ...
Tutorial: Christmas gift cone
Josie from Sew for Soul shares a tutorial for making a Christmas gift cone. You can hang it like a stocking, and fill it with fun Christmas treats. It’s shown here with a figgy pudding applique, but any Christmas themed… Read more ...