Tutorial: Santa gnome softie
Tara from TaraDara Made It guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this cute Santa gnome. He has a tall gnome hat and big round nose and fluffy full beard. He makes… Read more ...
Tutorial: Leaf print peplum blazer refashion
You can turn a rather plain thrifted blazer into an eye catching peplum blazer with flared sleeves. Mark Montano shows how to do it, with a video and written tutorial on his blog. He shows how to make the peplum… Read more ...
Tutorial: 5 easy ways to make fun pockets for kids clothes
If you want to inject an element of fun into kids clothes, look to the pockets. Pockets are an easy way to add color and personality to an otherwise simple garment. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings guest blogs at Riley… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew reusable fabric gift bags
Tearing into Christmas gifts usually means dealing with a pile of ripped up paper after. We recycle as much as we can, but even better would be gift wrap that can be reused. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly… Read more ...
Free pattern: In-seam pockets in kids sizes
An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for in-seam pockets in kids sizes. She made the pocket as a freebie add-on to her Tinny dress pattern, but this will work with most skirts or pants that you make. … Read more ...
Inspo: Roach Halloween costume
I know Halloween is over and most of us are focusing on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I couldn’t help but share this costume made by Taylor from Taylor Made. It’s a roach costume!!! I’m getting the creepy crawlies just looking… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a coiled rope bowl
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can sew a coiled rope bowl. You’ll build and stitch the bowl entirely on your sewing machine. You can make them in any size you like. Just vary the amount of rope you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap flannel handwarmers
What feels more cozy in the fall than flannel? Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can use scraps of flannel to make handwarmers. Just heat them in the microwave and tuck them into your coat pocket on a cold… Read more ...
Tutorial: Denim laundry bag with detachable coin pouch
This sturdy laundry bag is made for trips to the laundromat, or perhaps trips down to the laundry room in a college dorm. It’s made from a sturdy denim fabric and has a detachable zippered coin pouch. Hancock Fabrics shares… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrappy tufted pincushion
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a tutorial for making a scrappy tufted pincushion. She includes a free pattern. The tufted button center and stitches around the wedge shaped pieces give it a pretty flower shape. If you have small… Read more ...
Tutorial: Deconstruct a thrifted shirt to get the most fabric
So you’ve found a thrifted shirt with the perfect fabric to use for a sewing project. Now what? Connie from ReFabulous shows how to cut it up to get the most usable fabric from it.
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Free pattern: Sock reindeer wearing Christmas onesies
These sock reindeer have got their festive on, with jingle bells around their necks and wearing Christmas hooded onesies. Adorable!! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making them. The onesies are made from novelty Christmas socks. Whatever… Read more ...
Tutorial: How to get a sewing pattern back in the envelope
Tissue sewing pattern defy physics. Once they’ve been unfolded and cut, they expand and getting them back into the envelope is nearly impossible. You can actually get them back in, though, and neatly too. Riley Blake Designs shares a tutorial… Read more ...
Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go pot holder with pocket
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to create a pot holder from your fabric scraps. They’re a generous 9″ square, with a pocket on the back for your hand. Make a few to… Read more ...
Free pattern: Terry cloth towel bibs
Terry cloth towels are an excellent material to use for baby bibs. The towels are thick and absorbent. Dana from MADE shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them. She used towels in bright colors and fun prints, which… Read more ...