Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking loved her new cargo vest, except for one thing – the boxy shape wasn’t that flattering.  She added a drawstring as a quick fix, and now she has a cargo vest that she can cinch… Read more ...

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she took an old fringed scarf destined for the ‘donate’ pile and turned it into an infinity scarf.  She used a French seam so there are no raw edges showing.  Get the tutorial … Read more ...

Have you noticed that a fitted cardigan tends to gape between the buttons?  This is one reason why I avoid wearing cardigans that fit snugly to my figure.  Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking came up with a solution for the… Read more ...

Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar.  A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent.  Each pocket is embellished with… Read more ...

A cute Advent calendar doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to make.  In fact, pharMa shows how to make a cute Advent calendar using a Christmas-themed placemat.  With the embellishment already on the placemat, it’s as simple as adding… Read more ...

Rikka from Ricochet and Away! guest blogs at Toastie Studio with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with a fun pyramid shape.  It would be a cute way to package a special gift, or could be a… Read more ...

Rach from Family Ever After shares a 5-part sew-along for making this appliqued and embroidered Advent calendar.  It’s inspired by a Pottery Barn Advent calendar that is no longer available for purchase.  Each pocket has a felt applique with a… Read more ...