A quick sewing project turns a basic mini bushel basket into a sweet basket for your picnic treats! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make one. The fabric liner includes a little double pocket that can hold cutlery or… Read more ...
It may be just March, but swimsuits are already showing up in the stores. In fact, they’ve been there for a while. If your sewing plans for this spring/summer include making a swimsuit, check out these tips from Lisa of… Read more ...
Cold and flu season is no fun! This two-sided tissue holder has what you need when you catch a cold or bug. One side holds a pack of tissue, and the other has a pocket that can hold a mini… Read more ...
Don’t have time or space for a barn quilt? This small fabric version is a good substitute, and is made entirely with half square triangles! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make it. Finished dimenions… Read more ...
Scalloped edging is an easy and simple way to add a couture touch to your next sewing creation. In this tutorial, Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs shows you how to create this special detail using the blind hem stitch of… Read more ...
This little girls’ strawberry purse is adorable! Delia from Delia Creates show show you can make, and includes a free sewing pattern for you to use. It’s made from vinyl (or faux leather) and has a zipper opening on the… Read more ...
A lightweight Boho maxi skirt is the perfect spring and summer skirt! Easy and breezy, it looks dressed up but is super comfortable. It can be as casual or as dressy as you like. Mayra from So Sew Easy has… Read more ...
If lights around the room or outside your windows are keeping you up at night, a sleep mask might be just what you need. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse has a tutorial showing you can make one. It’s an quick,… Read more ...
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is elastic, which makes it easy to sew (no zipper!) and also easy to fit. But the front… Read more ...
Don’t throw out those old scraps of denim or sweaters from your craft projects! Use them to make some fabulous fabric placemats. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. Denim can be difficult to… Read more ...
It only takes small details to turn a plain t-shirt into something special. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a t-shirt with ruffles at the shoulders. If you wear a size large, she has a free… Read more ...
These butterfly hair bows are so cute for spring! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The colors and patterns are so pretty as butterfly wings! You can use your scraps – or… Read more ...
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make these sweet pocket pot holders. The quilted pot holders are handy to have around in the kitchen. Plus they make great gifts! Tuck some kitchen tools in the pocket of… Read more ...
There are few words in sewing instructions that strike more fear into my heart than ones telling me to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out. In theory, that should be easy – right? Wrong. It can be… Read more ...
You can’t beat a cardigan for easy layering! It’s perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, but it’s also helpful year-round for when you work in an air conditioned office. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free… Read more ...