It’s no secret that babies grow fast. Sometimes that special outfit gets worn only once or twice before it’s too small. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a great idea for those outgrown baby clothes – turn them into bibs! … Read more ...
These mug cozies are easy to sew and make great gifts! They’ll let you hold a hot mug of coffee or tea or hot chocolate without burning your hands. Plus, they’re pretty! Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial… Read more ...
This pocket apron is easy to sew, and handy to have when you’re cooking something messy. The half apron protects your clothes and the big pockets can hold utensils – or a phone. Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial… Read more ...
This ruffle dress makes a great school dress or church dress for girls! Or, shorten it and make it a ruffle top to wear with jeans. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free sewing pattern for you to make… Read more ...
Patchwork stripes make a pretty and colorful background for these two spring bunnies in love! You can sew one of your own with the tutorial and free pattern from Bev of Flamingo Toes. The bunny silhouettes are made from wool… Read more ...
My kitties love to have small places they can snuggle into when they want a nap. (Sometimes they don’t, because cats are like that….) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a free sewing pattern for making a pet igloo perfect… Read more ...
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can create pretty pincushions from felted wool. It uses long strips of wool so it’s a great project for using scraps of felted wool left over from other projects. They’re super cute when… Read more ...
Pleats transform this basic patch pocket into a beautiful design element! Kennis from Itch to Stitch has a great tutorial showing how you can create this effect using any simple patch pocket pattern. She shows how to adjust the pattern… Read more ...
Tuck a treat inside these cute felt envelopes for a sweet Valentine’s gift for friends and family! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can stitch up the little felt envelopes. They’re easy to make with hand stitches, and easy to… Read more ...
Whatever room you’re organizing, you’re bound to have small items that need to be kept together. In a play room ,it might be small toys. In an office, it might be pencils or small notepads. In a sewing room… well,… Read more ...
If you know a kid who loves dinosaurs, you might need to make them this dinosaur pillow! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial and free applique pattern. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make the pillowcase in three sizes –… Read more ...
These heart-themed gift bags make any small gift a special Valentine’s treat! The bags are easily made from burlap and quilting cotton. Sew4Home has an easy sewing tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be great for teacher gifts, secret… Read more ...
Every time I think I’m going to organize my thread spools, I get sticker shock from the organizers you can buy at the fabric store. They do the job nicely, but wow they’re expensive – especially if you have to… Read more ...
Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She… Read more ...
Sew up a sweet little Valentine’s gift with these heart zipper pouches! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make them. They’re cute from Valentine’s novelty prints, but they’d also be… Read more ...