Sewing Tutorial: Faux fur hat
Daria from Kittenhood shows how to make a faux fur hat to keep your head and ears snuggly warm this winter. It has simple lines, which works well with a faux fur. The lining gives a clean finish to the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pom pom sweater hat
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a pom pom sweater hat. The hat is made from a repurposed sweater. Raid your closet for sweaters that have fallen out of favor, or take… Read more ...
Tips for sewing wool garments that aren’t itchy
There are lots of reasons to like wool for garments. The first that comes to mind is warmth (probably because it’s super cold outside today). It’s also a durable fabric. But wearing it next to your skin can be uncomfortable. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Common types of zippers, plus how to install a jacket zipper that lines up perfectly
The first time you look at the zipper section of the fabric store, you’ll probably notice that they come in a variety of colors and lengths. But look closely at the packaging and the actual zipper workings and you’ll see… Read more ...
Free sewing pattern: Paddington Bear softie, with his hat and coat
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for a Paddington Bear
softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly. His coat and hat are made from… Read more ...
softie, including his signature coat and hat. Paddington is made from a soft minky fur so he’s super sweet and snuggly. His coat and hat are made from… Read more ... Tutorial: No-sew winter hat for a doll
Terrie from Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can make a winter hat for a doll – with no sewing required. It’s super easy, too. You’ll need only a sock big enough to fit around your doll’s head, a rubber… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt top hat fascinator for New Years Eve
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a felt top fascinator for your New Years Eve celebration. This itty top hat is so cute! It’s made with hand sewing, and uses felt and a short strip of… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Super easy fleece winter hat
Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece winter hat. Her tutorial shows how to create the pattern based on your head measurements and then how to sew it up. The measuring and cutting and sewing… Read more ...
Free pattern: Aviator style Santa hat and scarf
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for this aviator style Santa hat and scarf. The aviator goggle applique and aviator hat earflaps are fitting additions to a hat worn by man who spends every Christmas eve… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pixie hat made from an old sweater
Tara here from Girl Like The Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this adorable pixie hat out of an old sweater. If you don’t have at least a couple of sweaters in 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: Quick and easy elf hats
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make these Easy DIY Felt Elf Hats. They’d make cute props for holiday photos. Or, since they’re so quick to make, and use… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou for making a fleece ear warmer. The wide head wrap fits snugly around the head, covering your ears to keep the cold and wind off of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Kids sleeping cap, plus a freebie Christmas card overlay
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has already made Christmas jammies for all three of her kids. AND she made sleeping caps for all of them. AND she took pictures of her kids in their coordinating jammies and caps for their… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur ear muffs
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can DIY a pair of faux fur ear muffs. They’ll cover your ears to keep them warm without you having to wear a full hat on your head. You won’t need special tools or… Read more ...