Tutorial: Sweet baby girl tutu
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make an pretty baby tutu like this one. You can use a soft tulle or mesh, though I prefer mesh because it tends to be softer. Her tutorial includes how to put… Read more ...
Tutorial: 15 ways to finish a seam
Your sewing project might be pretty on the outside, but what does it look like on the inside? Sew4Home shows 15 ways you can finish the seams on your project so your inside looks neat and tidy.
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Tutorial: Mug caddy organizer wrap
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can make a mug caddy to turn an ordinary mug into a desk organizer. The fabric organizer wraps around the mug with pockets all around the outside. And of course, you can… Read more ...
Free pattern: Fringed fleece Mohawk hat for kids
How cute is this fleece Mohawk hat? Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making one. The fringe Mohawk is a fun look! The ear flaps will keep ears covered in the cold air, and the long braided straps… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric beaded necklace
So Sew Easy shows how your fabric scraps can become beautiful fabric beaded necklaces. Their tutorial shows 2 ways to create fabric beads – wooden beads covered in fabric and, for larger lightweight beads, small Styrofoam balls covered in fabric… Read more ...
Tutorial: Mouse wrist support that wraps around your desk edge
If you use the computer (and mouse) for any length of time, it’s nice to have some support for your wrist. Patti from Garden Matter has figured out how to make a padded fabric wrist support that wraps around the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon tote bag
Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag. It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles. The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wool fingerless gloves
Susan from Oh My! Creative shows how you can make these wool fingerless gloves. Wear them over a pair of gloves for an extra layer of warmth on your hands on the coldest winter days. Add a heart (or other… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fringed fleece scarf
This fringed fleece scarf make a great first sewing project! Just one simple seam, and it doesn’t even have to be perfectly straight. This could also be a neat project to make with scout groups or as a service project.… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew fringed t-shirt scarf
Stephanie from Fab You Bliss shows how you can make a fringe scarf out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Of course, you could also make this from knit yardage with a just one seam to sew the… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple coupon wallet
If saving money is on your New Year’s resolution list, check out this tutorial by Steph from The Silly Pearl. She shows how you can make a simple coupon wallet out of Kraft-Tex, which is a fabric paper product. … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Double flounce apron with a knotted bow bib
This apron is packed with details, like a double layer skirt, bias trimmed pockets, and a bow across the top of the bib. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It uses three coordinating cotton prints.
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Does cutting paper dull your fabric scissors?
Families of sewists all know the scissors rule. That is, don’t ever ever ever use the fabric scissors on paper. Cutting paper will dull fabric scissors, and no one wants to be held responsible for that! So Sew Easy interviewed… Read more ...
Tutorial: Draped cardi wrap
Debbie from Lily Sage & Co. shows how you can make a draped cardi wrap. Make it from a wool for a warm winter wrap, or from a lighter weight fabric for layering when the weather gets a little warmer. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Selvage pincushion
For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp! But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them. Lindsay from… Read more ...