DIY Tutorials and Patterns

Sewing tutorial: Reversible mini mat

July 22, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make this beautiful reversible mini mat using English paper piecing and a free template from Crafty Staci! She shares free templates and a tutorial on her blog. She made hers from cute Christmas prints on one side and fall prints… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Hand Sewn Scrunchie

July 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Embrace your inner 80s child by hand sewing your own scrunchie hair elastics! Lisa at Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how. These are easy even for beginner sewists and are great gifts. Make them for you and your daughter, and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Add a lining to a tote bag

July 20, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Not only is a lining a nice finish for a tote bag, it also adds strength and durability. If your tote bag doesn’t have a lining, it’s easy enough to add one. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Whole cloth baby quilt

July 19, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A baby quilt doesn’t have to be pieced from a thousand pieces of fabric to be special. These whole cloth baby quilts by Simple Simon & Co. are beautiful in their simplicity. And because there’s no piecing, they’re relatively quick… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Boxy toiletries bag

July 19, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make up a useful toiletries bag in no time at all following this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. Made from a sturdy fabric like denim or canvas, it’s great to toss in a backpack or suitcase when you… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: DIY felt iPad sleeve

July 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Learn how easy it is to sew a felt cover for your iPad or tablet using thick, durable felt with a contrast zipper detail! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how in this easy to follow tutorial. The thick felt… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece sea turtle softie

July 18, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls off the shoulder top

July 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This girls’ off the shoulder top is so cute for summer! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It’s easy to sew and will become a favorite part… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Mesh beach bag

July 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy felt dachsund softie

July 16, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt braided rug

July 15, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn old t-shirts into a pretty braided rug! Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created this braided rug from 6 old t-shirts. I’m pretty sure we all have at least 6 old t-shirts hanging around the house. Why not… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Shirred maxi sundress

July 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I do love a maxi dress for summer! from Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew one yourself, using elastic thread shirring to make a stretchy bodice. The maxi length dress has sundress straps, a waist tie, and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim photo frames 2 ways

July 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you do much upcycling of old jeans, you probably have a stash of belt loops and side seams. That’s because these bits of the jeans are so thick they’re difficult to sew, but they’ve also got that fading and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Twilight bear softie with a bedtime story

July 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Reusable Fabric Tote Bag

July 11, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Grab an old tablecloth and turn it into a tote bag! This unlined bag is super easy to make. Pam from Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how. It’s lightweight enough you can fold it up and tuck it… Read more ...

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