Free pattern: Apple pincushion
Kim at Bugaboo City shares a free pattern for making an apple pincushion. It’s quick to sew up out of felt and makes a pretty place to store your pins. Or, leave the pins out and use it as… Read more ...
Tutorial: Colored corner fabric napkins
Kate from See Kate Sew puts a fun spin on a fabric napkin color blocking the corners. The color blocked corners are an easy detail, but the add an unexpected pop of color and fun. She shares a tutorial on… Read more ...
Free pattern: Simple Maxi Skirt
Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a free PDF version of their knit maxi skirt pattern, plus a video at Missouri Star Quilt Co. showing how to sew it up. The shape is simple but striking, with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Burlap and lace autumn bunting
Fall always puts me in a burlap and lace kind of mood. Myra from My Blessed Life shows how you can make an autumn bunting out of the two. The bunting flags are made from burlap, with letters spelling “autumn”… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: Retro apron with sweetheart neckline
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics for making this retro apron. It has a sweetheart neckline and a kicky half circle skirt. Contrast bias binding shows off the the pretty lines of this apron. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Fringed fabric bookmark with a stitched flower
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a fringed fabric bookmark with a pretty flower stitched on it. The bookmark is made from linen or other loosely woven fabric so it will fringe easily. You can stitch… Read more ...
Tutorial: Googly eye Halloween treat bags from felt
Amy from Positively Spendid shows how you can whip up these adorable googly eyed felt treat bags for Halloween. A ribbon threaded through the top makes a cute drawstring. Because the felt won’t fray, each bag can be made with… Read more ...
Free pattern: Girl’s pullover A-line dress
The simple lines of this girl’s A-line pullover dress make it easy to sew, and easy to wear. It can be worn alone as a short-sleeved dress, or layered over long sleeves and leggings when the weather gets cold. The… Read more ...
Tutorial: Patchwork hanging plastic bag holder
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a plastic bag holder. The fabric sleeve holds those plastic grocery and shopping bags so you can use them again rather than sending them straight to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Garden frock apron
With the heat of the summer over, fall is a good time to get back in the garden. Juliette from Chickpea Sewing Studio shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make this gardening apron. It has big… Read more ...
Tutorial: Spider Halloween costume for a tween
Tiffany from Making the World Cuter guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how to make a spider costume for Halloween. She made it for her tween daughter, who wanted a costume that was simultaneously… Read more ...
Tutorial: Tie back sweater refashion
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY a tie back sweater like this one. The deep back and bow adds a fun surprise to the back of a shirt. She starts with a purchased shirt and scoops… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Lace and denim shabby chic apron
The Country Farm Home shows how you can make this beautiful shabby chic apron out of an old pair of jeans and bits of vintage lace. You won’t need much of any one length of trim, so this is a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy wide leg trousers
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make a pair of wide leg trousers. They’re easy to make, with a simple elastic casing waist and just a handful of seams. You can make your own pattern… Read more ...
Tutorial: Monster toilet paper dispenser
This monster toilet paper holder totally cracks me up. It would be so cute for a kid’s bathroom, don’t you think? Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make one. It would be fun to personalize… Read more ...