13 Things to Sew from Tea Towels
Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen. And they’re a handy place to dry your hands. But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels. It turns out that a… Read more ...
Sequin Fabric Sewing Inspiration and Tips
Sequin fabrics. They look so shiny and pretty wrapped around the bolts in the fabric store. They call to you, oh the pretty things you can sew from me! But sewing with sequin fabric is a lot different than sewing… Read more ... 9 Ways to Sew a Laptop Sleeve
A handmade laptop sleeve is one of those sewing projects that is genuinely useful, which always makes me feel a little more justified about dipping into the fabric stash. Whether you’re protecting a work laptop, a school device, a tablet,… Read more ... Find Out How To Sew Your Own Slipcovers
Give a whole new look to a favorite couch or chair with a slipcover! Or maybe your upholstery is showing signs of wear from years of kids or pets – or both! Life is hard on upholstered furniture! Slipcovers are… Read more ... 12 Cute Easter Decor Sewing Tutorials
With the winter gone and spring on the way, it’s always fun to decorate the house for Easter. Maybe you’ve even done some spring cleaning to get the house fresh and ready for a new season. Bunnies and flowers and… Read more ...
11 Shamrock Sewing Tutorials for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon! Get into the spirit (and maybe keep yourself from getting pinched) with shamrock accessories or home décor! We’ve rounded up 11 sewing projects that feature shamrocks you can sew from fabric. They’re all quick… Read more ...
9 Ways to Sew a Bag from Upcycled Sweaters
An old unloved sweater can be a great starting point for a pretty new bag for yourself! The texture of the sweater fabric is perfect for a winter bag. And if you don’t have an old holey sweater lurking in… Read more ...
9 Ways to DIY a Valentine’s Day Shirt or Sweater
Valentine’s Day sewing doesn’t have to mean starting a whole new outfit from scratch. Sometimes the cutest projects begin with a plain t-shirt, a cozy sweatshirt, or that sweater sitting in the wardrobe waiting for a little love. These DIY… Read more ... 13 Valentine Mug Rugs to Sew For Gifts
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out your prettiest fabric scraps and sew something small, sweet, and genuinely useful. These Valentine mug rug sewing patterns are a lovely way to make a handmade gift without committing to a… Read more ... 15 Snowman Sewing Projects for Christmas
Snowmen make a fun and happy decoration for Christmas – and even for the month or two after! Those smiling snowmen faces all wrapped up in a scarf or hat just bring on the happy cozy vibes for your home. … Read more ...
Book Review: Knitted Christmas Stockings
There’s something special about a Christmas stocking. I used the same stocking throughout my childhood, and when my daughter was born I made her a stocking that she has used every year.
If you enjoy knitting, you can use your… Read more ... 15 Beautiful Christmas Tree Skirts To Sew
A handmade Christmas tree skirt is one of those sewing projects that instantly makes the whole room feel more finished. It hides the tree stand, frames the presents beautifully, and gives your Christmas decor that lovely “yes, I made that”… Read more ... 13 Christmas Festive Advent Calendars You Can Sew
A handmade advent calendar is one of those Christmas sewing projects that feels extra special, because it comes out year after year and becomes part of the family countdown. Much nicer than another flimsy cardboard calendar that gets tossed in… Read more ... 13 Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Sewing Ideas
Thanksgiving dinner just doesn’t feel complete without a generous slice of pumpkin pie topped with a big swirl of whipped cream. No matter how much turkey, stuffing and mashed potato you have managed to fit on your plate, there always… Read more ... 13 Awesome Halloween Cape Free Sewing Patterns
Never underestimate the power of a cape to make an awesome Halloween costume! Witches, fairies, superheroes, villains, wizards, and princesses all wear capes. And really, most of the costume is the cape! Just add a nice hair accessory and a… Read more ...