Tutorial: Strapless wrap dress
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how you can make a strapless wrap dress. It’s made with a gathered skirt and a wide fabric band for the bodice. Wrap the band tightly and tuck it in or secure… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim throw pillow cover
Varying shades of denim make a beautiful striped design on these pillow covers. Leanne from Devoted Quilter shares a tutorial for making them. Add a heart or other applique from a bright cotton. The back is a simple envelope closure… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wipeable portable changing mat
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make wipeable portable changing mat. It’s made from a wipe-clean oilcloth (you could also use laminated cotton
), with layers of batting and cotton underneath for padding. It folds up and snaps… Read more ...
), with layers of batting and cotton underneath for padding. It folds up and snaps… Read more ... Tutorial: Quick placemat clutch purse
Find a cute placemat and you’re halfway to making yourself a new purse! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how you can make a quick little clutch out of a placemat. It takes… Read more ...
Free pattern: Fringed crop top
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this fringed crop top using her free bodice pattern. You can make it as cropped (or not) as you like. It’s an easy adaptation to give a cute new look… Read more ...
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pillowcase with French seams, using a roll or burrito method. The pillowcases have a contrast cuff and no raw edges on the inside. The roll or burrito method makes it… Read more ...
Free pattern: Pinwheel shorts
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for her Pinwheel shorts. The tulip style shorts are so pretty, especially when trimmed out with a mini pom pom trim. Her free pattern fits up to a hip size 40″. If you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Phone wristlet clutch
This wristlet clutch is so cute! And just the right size to carry your phone and ID and credit cards! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. The clutch opens… Read more ...
Free pattern: Detachable interchangeable play cape
Give a child a cape, and there’s no end to the superhero fun they can have! But why make them choose just one alter ego? This detachable interchangeable play cape gives them options! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House… Read more ...
Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics
A lettuce edge hem creates a wavy or ruffled edge on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty look and is an easy way to finish off the edges of knits. Linda Griepentrog shares a tutorial at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets… Read more ...
Tutorial: Turn your thrifted jeans into cropped skinnies
I have a hard time buying jeans new when I know I can get them at my local thrift shop for $5 a pair. Of course, the jeans at the thrift store aren’t always in the style that I like. … Read more ... Tutorial: Galaxy infinity scarf
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family shares a tutorial showing how to make a galaxy infinity scarf. My space geek self is loving this!! It’s a deep space universe you can wear around your neck. Her tutorial includes how… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric tortilla warmer
If I had my way, every night would be taco night at my house. Or fajita night, or burrito night. You get the drift. And for nights when the menu includes tortillas, you can make a fabric tortilla warmer. Ashley… Read more ...
Tutorial: Taking measurement to make your own clothes
The very first step to making clothes that fit you is to have an accurate and complete set of measurements. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine tells how and where to measure to get the measurements you’ll need to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a pipe cleaner brush to clean your sewing machine
I am not very good at cleaning out my sewing machine, but every now and then I look inside and see all the lint that needs removing. Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a pipe cleaner… Read more ...