Free pattern: Leather butterfly chair cover
Miranda from One Little Minute made a leather cover for an old butterfly frame chair. I am in love! If I didn’t have 5 cats who would claw it up a hot minute, I’d run out and get a frame… Read more ...
Free pattern: Fish laundry bag
Fish laundry bags! Who knew laundry bags could be this cute? Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making them. Make them in bright colors and fun prints. Or, use a mesh fabric and make it a… Read more ... Sewing Pattern: No-sew strapless t-shirt tunic
Make this strapless t-shirt to wear as a summer top or swim cover-up. Anne from WobiSobi shows how easy it is! There’s no sewing required, though if you wanted to tie back with a sewn up back you could do… Read more ... Too much fabric? Ideas for reducing your fabric stash
Contrary to all those memes floating around in internet-land, it is entirely possible to have too much fabric. When you’ve got so much fabric that you can’t keep it organized or it becomes a hindrance to your creativity, then it’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pegboard rag bucket to organize your workbench
This rag bucket is made to hang from a workshop pegboard to hold the rags. The bucket keeps them from getting piled here and there, and you’ll always know where to find one when you need one. Melissa from Blank… Read more ...
Tutorial: Turn a thrift store dress into a crop top skirt set
Thriftanista in the City made this flirty summer outfit with a crop top and gathered skirt out of a thrifted dress. She shares a tutorial showing how she made the transformation. It’s so easy and so cute!
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Tutorial: American flag patchwork pillows
Kristen from Create Kids Couture shows how you can sew these patchwork American flag pillows for your front porch. Her tutorial includes two variations – a traditional rectangular flag pillow and a heart shaped flag pillow. The patchwork is easy… Read more ...
Tutorial: Device charger organizer pouch
Phones, tablets, readers… You’ve got to keep them all charged! And this little pouch will help keep those chargers organized. Courtney and Ali from Wives of Whitewood shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how to make one. It… Read more ...
Tutorial: 3 tips to help cut your fabric accurately
There’s a reason for the adage “measure twice, cut once.” Just about every sewing task can be undone and fixed if you get it wrong – except cutting. Caroline from Sew Can She shares her tips for accurate cutting so… Read more ... 25 sewing projects for kids who love trucks
Know a kid who loves trucks? Stephanie from Swoodson Says has some sewing inspiration for you! She’s rounded up 25 sewing projects you can make for kids who love trucks. Her list includes lots of toys, but also quilts, bags,… Read more ...
Tutorial: Personalized notebook cover with inside pockets
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a personalized notebook cover. It has pockets on the inside to hold a pencil or a small notepad or other small items. She… Read more ...
Tutorial: 15-minute reusable fabric bowl cover
Skip the plastic wrap and aluminum foil! Use a reusable fabric bowl cover instead. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can sew one in just 15 minutes and in 5 easy steps. You can make them… Read more ... Free Sewing pattern: Reversible School Yard Sun Hat
Keep the harsh summer sun off of their tender young faces with this reversible fabric sun hat. It’s called the Schoolyard Sun Hat, and it’s a free sewing pattern from Red Brolly. The fabric hat can be easily tucked into… Read more ...
Free pattern: Easy swing dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Easy Swing Dress. It’s actually made using her free Raglan Easy Tee pattern, with just a few modifications to make it a dress. Her free pattern comes in a… Read more ...
Free pattern: Girls tank top
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a girls basic tank top. It has classic lines and a slim fit that makes it a summertime wardrobe staple. Her free pattern comes in girls’ sizes 18 months –… Read more ...