Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can make a faux fur pom pom. This is a GREAT project for those smaller pieces of faux fur you might have left over from other projects. She shows it as a topper… Read more ...
Tutorial: Boys flannel pajama pants
Pajama pants are a quick, easy project. And made from a soft flannel to make warm jammie pants for your child, they’re a satisfying project, too. Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for boys… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Thanksgiving Apron
Ula from Lulu & Celeste guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Thanksgiving Apron. It’s a simple half apron gathered on to a waistband, but with a small overskirt sewn into it. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Half square triangle coasters
Kim from Leland Ave. Studios shows how you can make these half square triangle coasters. They would make a great last-minute gift, perhaps a hostess gift for a Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration. Or, make up a stack of them in… Read more ...
Tutorial: Hanging scarf organizer
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this hanging scarf organizer. You can keep all of your scarves in one place, where they’re easy to see and easy to grab. It’s made around a clothes hanger, so… Read more ...
Free pattern: Casual Color Block Tunic
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Casual Color Block Tunic. It’s a loose fit tunic that pairs nicely with skinnies or tights. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes: small (36-38″ bust), medium (38-40″… Read more ...
Tutorial: Ruched hand bag
Amy from Friends Stitched Together shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make a ruched hand bag like this one. It’s a good sized bag with shoulder straps. There are no closures on the top, which allows… Read more ... Tutorial: Tall Christmas tree pillow
Ren from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Tall Tree Applique pillow. She uses a reverse applique technique to add a Christmas tree to a tall pillow. Buttons are ornaments… Read more ...
Freebie: Printable sewing lesson vouchers
As people who love to sew, it’s natural to think about sewing up a stack of Christmas gifts. But you can also give the gift of sewing itself. How about giving sewing lessons as a Christmas gift? The recipient will… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scarf camera strap cover
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how she created this lovely camera strap cover out of a scarf. The bright patterned design of the scarf is much more attractive than the standard black nylon strap. She kept the original seams of… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY modern leather backpack
Julie from Our Chez Nous shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make a leather backpack like this one. It has clean, modern lines which also mean there aren’t too many pieces to cut out and sew. … Read more ...
Free pattern: Little girls knit pajamas
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares the pattern she used to make her daughters matching pajama sets. They’re made from knit fabric, with legging pants and a long-sleeved t-shirt. The pajama top flares out at the hem. For a slimmer… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt baby’s first Christmas ornament
This Baby’s First Christmas ornament would make a sweet gift for a new parent. Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make one. You can make them in any shape –… Read more ...
Free pattern: Quilted Turkey Bread Basket
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a free pattern for making this quilted turkey bread basket cover. The quilted turkey sits atop a bread basket to keep your rolls warm until you’re ready to serve them. A hole under the wing… Read more ...
Tutorial: Horse applique with a yarn mane and tail
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can add a horse applique to a little girl’s t-shirt. The horse applique is just a simple silhouette, but she adds dimension (and… Read more ...