Tutorial: Double zipper pillow
Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is… Read more ...
Free pattern: Heart backpack
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut… Read more ...
Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief scarf
Got a collection of vintage hankies tucked away in a drawer somewhere? Sew them together to make the cutest vintage handkerchief scarf. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial showing how to do it.
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Tutorial: Valentine heart hand warmers, plus a gift tag printable
Larissa from The Chocolate In My Life, and our Home & Gardens editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a Valentine’s gift idea you can sew. She makes hand warmers with heart appliques, that you can heat in the microwave and… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: Discotech Clutch
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for her Discotech Clutch. The small purse has metal cut out handles, pockets in the lining, and an inner snap closure. Finished measurements are 12″ long x 8″… Read more ...
Free pattern: Skirted sweatshirt dress
This sweatshirt dress gives the look of paired separates but it’s actually all a one piece outfit. So smart for dressing small kids, don’t you think? Not only is it just one over-the-head piece to put on but it also… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Make a changing pad cover from a towel
You could spend good money buying a terry cloth cover for a baby changing mat, or you could make one yourself. All you need is a cute towel and some elastic. Dana from MADE shares a video showing how you… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY a CD or DVD holder
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a CD or DVD holder. Her fabric holder has pockets to hold 10 CDs or DVDs. It would be nice for a child’s music collection because there are… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zip skirt DIY
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares an easy DIY you can do to update a basic knit pencil skirt. She adds an exposed zipper down one of the sides. The metal teeth give it bling and a bit… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pom pom gauze swaddle blanket
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a simple gauze swaddle cloth, made pretty with tiny pom pom fringe sewn around the edges. It’s her go-to gift to welcome new babies. You can make one from… Read more ...
Tutorial: Valentine heart sachets on a string
These Hearts on a String sachets would make a sweet Valentine’s gift. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. They’re pretty all on a string together, or you could also make them as individual sachets.
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Sewing PatternTutorial: Turban headband
A turban headband might be your secret weapon against a bad hair day. The Littlest Studio shows how you can make one. The wide stretch knit headband is cinched in the middle to make a perfect bow shape. It’s quick… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Zippered lunch bag
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a zippered lunch bag. It’s a rectangular bag with a front panel that opens fully so you have easy access to the bag’s contents. It’s lined with vinyl… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy diaper burp cloths
Last minute baby shower invite? Denise from Pieced Brain shows how you can make these baby diaper burp cloths. The embellished pre-folded diapers are a common way to make burp cloths that are durable and absorbent. Her tutorial uses flannel… Read more ...