This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base. Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial. You’re not limited to tuna cans, though. Cat food cans… Read more ...
I love this sewing project posted by Occasional Martha. She took an existing cami that was too short and made it even shorter, turning it into a mock-top. She still gets the benefit of the extra layer at the… Read more ...
A roll-up mat is a perfect accessory for anyone who loves to work jigsaw puzzles. It provides a good surface for working the puzzle, but also allows you to roll the puzzle up out of the way when you’re not… Read more ...
Michael Miller fabric’s at it again with another sneak peek! This time it’s a peek at the soon-to-be-released Jungle Jam fabric line. Go check it out.… Read more ...
Look at this little fabric birdhouse made by Melissa Sue Stanley at art=love=life. The little round birdie is SO sweet, and his little house is just perfection. Notice the scalloped edge on the roof and the needlework vines and… Read more ...
CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat. You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties. Tablecloth, anyone? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...
The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.… Read more ...
Aren’t these little fabric pockets the sweetest things? They’d be lovely stuffed with some Valentine goodies. The Happy Zombie shows how to make them. You can use them alone, or hang a bunch of them from a garland. Get the … Read more ...
Thrift stores (also called op shops) and garage sales are some of my favorite sources for vintage fabrics. The only problem is, there’s no bolt-label to tell you the fiber content of the fabric you bring home. Area Thrifty One… Read more ...
Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions. How do you know when your thread tension is correct? How do you know when it is not? More importantly, how do you fix it? The Sewing Republic… Read more ...