Be eco-friendly with these pretty DIY cloth napkins with fringes! Lisa of Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how to make them. This project is perfect for beginners because it’s really fast and easy, with just four straight lines to sew!… Read more ...
Scratched glasses are no fun! Sew a simple glasses case to keep them protected. Chelsea of Sew Simple Home has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. This is a great sewing project for beginners and for kids learning to sew. … Read more ...
The best projects for teaching kids to sew are ones that create things they get to use. Monica at SookEe Designs shows how to make a popsicle holder that’s perfect for a first sewing project! After they’ve made their popsicle… Read more ...
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read more ...
This easy-to-follow reference is specially written for beginners of all ages and makes learning the basics of sewing a breeze! From choosing patterns, cutting fabric, and assembling the pieces to operating a sewing machine, hemming, and attaching buttons — this… Read more ...
Easy enough for a beginner to make, this drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project you can make in an afternoon. I’ve got a DIY sewing tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The lined backpack measures approximately 12″ wide… Read more ...
Calling all mask making superheros!! My next 12-hour Mask Making sew-a-thon with be April 25th from 7A-7P PST. I will be live on ZOOM this time around- allowing up to 100 sewers to sew live WITH me! (Don’t fret … Read more ...
Do you ever get in the mood to make a scrappy patchwork project, but don’t want to tackle an entire quilt? This little heart-shaped pincushion by Crafty Staci is the perfect solution! It’s also a great scrap buster, as the… Read more ...
This is a highly requested tutorial on how to sew an ear saver to prevent ear irritation. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shows three ways you can sew ear savers. Go to Sweet Red Poppy to see how with free… Read more ...
Grab this free pattern for a DIY storage bag and keep everything neatly organized – a great shoe storage bag, DIY project bag, fabric storage and hanging home organizer – all you need for DIY storage! The pattern comes in… Read more ...
So you’re in lockdown – or at least social distancing – and you’re looking for something for the kids to do with all their boredom? Take this time to teach them to sew! You don’t need a lot of special… Read more ...
The faux button placket on this skirt is a neat detail! Heather from Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how to add a faux button placket to the next skirt you make. With a faux button placket, you… Read more ...
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a free sewing pattern you can use to make a scrub cap. It’s made from two layers of quilting weight cotton. The lining creates a clean finish on the inside, no raw edges. Go … Read more ...
There’s nothing like a rainbow to brighten the day. And I think we could all use some rainbows right now. Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial and free sewing pattern over at Therm O Web. It’s such a cute… Read more ...
The main aim of a DIY fabric mask is to prevent YOUR bodily fluids from being expelled or you being splashed on by someone else’s bodily fluids. It is my (non-medical) understanding that air still flows through the masks to… Read more ...