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: 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 ...
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: Santa gnome softie
Tara from TaraDara Made It guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this cute Santa gnome. He has a tall gnome hat and big round nose and fluffy full beard. He makes… Read more ...
Free pattern: Sock reindeer wearing Christmas onesies
These sock reindeer have got their festive on, with jingle bells around their necks and wearing Christmas hooded onesies. Adorable!! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making them. The onesies are made from novelty Christmas socks. Whatever… Read more ...
7 Ways to Sew a Stay Put Hand Towel For The Kitchen
We’ve all been through the routine of either not being able to find a dish towel
in the kitchen, or having trouble with it staying on the stove handle. Don’t let that happen again. Have you ever heard of a… Read more ... Free Pattern: Color Me Christmas Stocking
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shares a free pattern for making a Christmas stocking. And when you use her Color Me fabric, your child can color it herself! It would also make a cute stocking out of regular… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt iPad sleeve
Fall is sweatshirt weather, for yourself and maybe your iPad too. Alison from Adventures in Making shows how you can make an iPad sleeve out of an old sweatshirt. This is such a great idea! The sweatshirt fabric is soft… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mini stocking fridge magnets to collect Christmas wish lists
The kids are back to school and Halloween is just around the corner, which means that Christmas will be here sooner than you know. Jill from Creating My Way to Success created a set of mini stocking fridge magnets to… Read more ...
Tutorial: How to make a summer playhouse or lounge tent
Sew4Home shows how you can create this cool summer tent. Kids can use it as a base of operations for their summer pretend adventures. Or adults can use it to kick back and enjoy the shade it offers. The frame… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame play tent
This fold-up A-frame tent provides a small spot of shade on a sunny day. Or maybe it’s the backdrop for indoor play adventures on a rainy day. When not in use, it folds up flat for easy storage. Farm Fresh… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upcycle short shorts into board shorts
Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how she lengthened a pair of short shorts into some tie-dyed board shorts. To get the extra length, she let out the hem and then added extra denim. She also added a waistband and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent
With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure. It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book. Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for… Read more ...
Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques
Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric countdown chain
Gemia from Phat Quarters shows how you can make a fabric chain to count down the hours till the New Year. Her tutorial is a guest post at On The Cutting Floor. I love her fabric chain idea! You can… Read more ...