Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make pretty gathers for your sewing project.  The tutorial is an excerpt from Sarai Mitnick’s new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook.  Get the tutorial. [photo from The … Read more ...

Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap.  The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree.  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sew4Home shows how to sew a stylish new bag out of faux leather.  The boxy bag with small square handles looks like something you could buy at a nice department store.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm.  In… Read more ...

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s layered twirly skirt.  The top layer has pickups to create a pretty scalloped shape.  Sooo cute!  Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Michele from Michele Made Me guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about making and using fabric loop closures.  Her tutorial includes variations:  fabric loops with buttons, fabric loops with ties, stretchy… Read more ...

Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine.  The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic… Read more ...

Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch.  The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch.  In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read more ...