Sew4Home shows how to make this back-to-school pouch with space for high-tech and low-tech school supplies.  It includes a zippered portion to hold pencils, and a pocket to hold a cell phone.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Jen from Tatertots & Jello shows how she made this lovely Anthropologie-inspired ruffled t-shirt out of a $4 tee and a $1 flour sack towel.  Wow!  I love it when people use their sewing skills to achieve a high-end look… Read more ...

Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this pretty fabric carnation.  The frayed edges of the fabric mimic the fringed petals of a carnation.  Use it as a brooch or embellishment for a purse.  Go to the … Read more ...

Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag.  This is a nice feature on a bag!  It keeps your contents from being on display for everyone to see or… Read more ...

If you think tote bags are all boring or strictly functional, then check out this tutorial from Thera from Crafty Pirate.  She shows that a tote bag can be anything but typical; it all depends on your fabric choice… Read more ...

When making narrow fabric straps or ties, the cutting and sewing part is super simple.  But the turning-it-right-side-out part can reduce even the most able sewist to frustrated tears.  Sew4Home explains how to use a pair of hemostats to turn… Read more ...