Free pattern: Mini mannequin bookend
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend. It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books. You could also use it… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew spiderweb cutout t-shirt
Halloween is tomorrow but there’s still time to create a cool Halloween top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create a spiderweb cutout on the back of a t-shirt. No sewing, no gluing – just cutting! How’s that for… Read more ...
Free pattern: Boho floor pouf from dollar store rugs
Look what you can make from those dollar store woven rag rugs! Mark Montano has a tutorial on this blog, Make Your Mark, showing how to make them – and he’s got a free pattern for you, too! Make several… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make kids pants from sweatshirt sleeves
Your old sweatshirt is just waiting to be made into new sweatpants for your young child! It’s surprisingly easy. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial showing how. If you have a pair of pants that fits your child, you won’t… Read more ...
Tutorial: Last minute genie costume for a little girl
Here’s an adorable little genie costume that you make last minute! It’s styled after characters on the Shimmer and Shine TV show, but you don’t have to know the show to think this is super cute. The costume is includes… Read more ...
Tutorial: Bag organizer zipper pouches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places. Each pouch has a label tab sticking… Read more ...
Tutorial: Superhero costume with muscle shirt
Kids’ superhero costumes with the muscle shirts crack me up! The big muscles on the small bodies are so cute, and the kids feel so powerful with all those muscles on their chests. Did you know you can make your… Read more ...
Things to check before adjusting your sewing machine tension
Thread tension seems like it would be the most likely culprit for thread snarls, loose stitches, and other stitch issues your sewing machine may be having. But actually, it’s probably the least likely culprit. So before you touch that tension… Read more ...
Tutorial: Ghost costume mittens
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making these felt ghost mittens. They’re a fun way to dress up for Halloween without donning a full costume. They’re easily made from craft felt with just one seam per mitten. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Wine or oil bottle gift bags in three sizes
A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift. The only issue is how to wrap it up. The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper… Read more ...
Tutorial: Man’s shirt refashioned into a woman’s top
Thrift stores are awash with men’s button up shirts. Irene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at House of Estrela showing how you can refashion a man’s button up shirt into a cute new top for yourself! It’s an easy… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella
Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big backpack they carry will get wet. Depending on how long you’re out… Read more ...
Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag
Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag,… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: Hooded or cowl poncho cape for an 18″ doll
Heidi & Finn share a free pattern to make a doll-sized version of their newly released Veritas cape. You can make the cape with a hood or a cowl. The doll cape fits an 18″ doll. If you buy… Read more ...
Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute… Read more ...