Tutorial: Hostess cupcake skirt
A skirt that looks like a Hostess cupcake? Yes, please! Simple Simon & Co made one and it’s every bit as cute as you think it would be. And, they share a tutorial showing how you can make one, too! … Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew up these hanging herb planters for your garden
Danielle from DIY Danielle shows how you can sew these hanging herb planters, perfect for gardening in a small space. They’re also a great way to control the growth of more invasive herbs, like parsley or mint. Instead of planting… Read more ...
Free pattern: Little felt toadstool
Have you been seeing the little fairy gardens people are making these days? This felt toadstool would so cute in one! Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shares a free pattern for making one. It’s made entirely with simple hand stitches,… Read more ...
Tutorial:Sewing Pattern:
The challenge of sewing a V-neck t-shirt is binding off the V in the neck. There are a couple of ways to do it. One way is to overlap the band at the point of the V. Another way is… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Dog collar slipcover
Give a dog collar a makeover with a simple fabric wrap! You can get a whole new look without buying a new collar, or even buying the hardware to make one. Kate at Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial for… Read more ...
Free pattern: Reversible zipper pencil skirt
How brilliant is it that this pencil skirt is totally reversible! It’s called the Bali skirt and it’s a free pattern by Mayra from So Sew Easy. The zipper is a reversible zipper (she gives a link where you can… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Edge stitching made easy
Edge stitching is what is sounds like – a line of stitching close to the edge of a piece of fabric. It’s a nice finishing detail. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a video tutorial showing how easy it is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag
Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This… Read more ...
Pintester’s 10-minute skirt sewing fail
Craft fails happen to all of us. Some are more of a fail than others. Pintester chronicles a sewing fail using a favorite tutorial of mine, a 10-minute girl’s skirt from an old t-shirt. It really is a great… Read more ...
Tutorial: Phases of the moon t-shirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial for making this moon phase stenciled t-shirt. If you stencil the design on a purchased t-shirt, there’s no sewing required. I think it would be an awesome on throw pillows and tote… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy way to make floor length drapes
Floor length drapes add drama to a room. Delia from Delia Creates shows an easy way you can make them yourself. Making them yourself allows you to choose exactly the fabric you want, which is a huge advantage over the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make narrow tucks with a quarter inch presser foot
Quilters love a quarter inch seam presser foot to get perfect seam allowances. Sew4Home shows another use for this foot. They show how to make perfect narrow tucks using the quarter inch seam presser foot. Use the tucks as a… Read more ...
13 ways to reuse your empty thread spools
What do you do with your empty thread spools? Don’t just throw them away! Empty spools are craft supplies! Crafting a Green World has some ideas for you, 13 of them to be exact. From home decor to holiday fun… Read more ... Tutorial: Flat out microwave bowl holder
Make a bowl holder to protect your hands from a hot bowl after its been in the microwave! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re made to store flat, but the… Read more ...
Free pattern: Easy summer tunic
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares s free pattern for her Easy Tunic. It’s the perfect day for a warm spring or summer day. Wear it alone as a short dress, or pair it with leggings or skinnies as a… Read more ...