Tutorial: Simple drawstring bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a simple drawstring bag. They’re quick to sew up and can be put to many uses. Use them to hold toys, or as shoe bags, or sew up a bunch… Read more ...
Tutorial: Folded fabric Christmas ornaments
Folded fabric ornaments are a unique and beautiful way to add a touch of elegance to your home decor. These ornaments are made from two circles of fabric that are folded and stitched together to create a mesmerizing and intricate… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Prairie point star Christmas ornament
Susan from Super Mom – No Cape! shows how you can make this beautiful prairie point star Christmas ornament. The points of the star are made from squares of fabric folded into prairie points. This would be a fun project… Read more ...
Tutorial: Santa gnome softie
Tara from TaraDara Made It guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this cute Santa gnome. He has a tall gnome hat and big round nose and fluffy full beard. He makes… Read more ...
Inspo: Roach Halloween costume
I know Halloween is over and most of us are focusing on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I couldn’t help but share this costume made by Taylor from Taylor Made. It’s a roach costume!!! I’m getting the creepy crawlies just looking… Read more ...
Free pattern: Sock reindeer wearing Christmas onesies
These sock reindeer have got their festive on, with jingle bells around their necks and wearing Christmas hooded onesies. Adorable!! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making them. The onesies are made from novelty Christmas socks. Whatever… Read more ...
Tutorial: Toothless dragon costume
Ashley from Make it and Love It shows how you can create a Toothless costume (from How to Train Your Dragon 2) for your toddler. Sooo cute!! The costume includes a hat, a set of dragon wings, a tail, and… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew repair for a torn Halloween costume
Store bought costumes tend to be made from cheap flimsy fabric, which makes a tear or busted seam pretty much inevitable. And when that happens, it’s hard to repair because the fabric is so thin. But the costumes don’t come… Read more ...
Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with two compartments
Everyone has their favorite trick or treat candy, and this bag lets you separate the good stuff from the even better stuff. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog, The Stitch, showing how to make one. This could also… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy tassel pumpkin pillow
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane show how to make this fall throw pillow with a burlap pumpkin applique. The details on this pillow are rich with texture. The pumpkin applique is made from burlap, with edges left raw. And… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY Hiccup costume
I am in awe of this Hiccup costume (from How To Train Your Dragon 2)! Ashley from Make It and Love It made it for her son, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s made… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fluffy chicken Halloween costume
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how she made this adorable fluffy chicken costume for her daughter. It’s made from a shag cuddle fabric. She adapted a raglan sleeve pattern and a hat pattern to make the chicken body and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Halloween pillow wreath
This Halloween wreath is made of tiny little pillows, each tied in the middle to shape them like bows. Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make it. It’s a good project to use those fun Halloween fabric prints. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb
Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web. It would make a great trick or treat bag! When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew vintage lace ghosts for Halloween
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make these vintage lace ghosts for Halloween, with no sewing required. They’re quick and easy to make, and can be quite spooky when they catch a light breeze. You can use either… Read more ...