Free pattern: Hippo hot pad
This cute hippo is the hot pad of the month by Staci from Crafty Staci. His goofy, happy face makes this a fun project for a kids’ table, baby shower, or maybe just for the fun of it. I’m… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Pillowcase with a hidden pocket
Monica from It’s Just Sewing shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase with a most fun addition – a hidden zippered pocket! You can tuck a sweet note or special treat it in it. Or, use it as a tooth… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable snack bags to reduce lunchtime waste
School lunches and take-along snacks produce a lot of waste. All those plastic baggies get used one time and end up in the trash. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make reusable snack bags. You can wash… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Velvet back fabric headband
A little velvet ribbon on the back of a headband will help keep it from slipping. Kelli from The Willow Market shows how you can make a fabric headband with velvet on the back. It also has a bit of… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt sewing pattern adaptation
Adrianna from Hey June patterns shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt sewing pattern to make it a maternity shirt. It keeps all of the casual styling of a fitted t-shirt, but with extra room for a pregnant belly. … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable flip top fabric snack bags
A packed lunch or snack doesn’t have to generate lots of waste. You can reduce the number of plastic baggies and packages that go into the trash bin by using reusable snack bags. Ellen from Cutting Tiny Bites shows how… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy baby hat from knit fabric
Shelly from Coral and Co. shares a free pattern for making a baby hat from knit fabric. They’re so cute and so easy to make. It fits snug around the head and has a cuff that can be worn down… Read more ...
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 ... 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: 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 ...
Tutorial: Cross body bag
Adrienne from Free Time Frolics shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make an embellished cross body bag. You can make them from quilting cottons and embellish them up with lace and buttons and other trims. … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Travel changing pad and diaper caddy
Go anywhere with a baby and chances are, you’ll be changing a diaper somewhere you never expected to. This travel changing pad and diaper caddy makes surprise diaper changes easy. The changing pad is made with laminated cotton that wipes… Read more ...
Free Sewing pattern: Hello Spring dress for little girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern for you. It’s the Hello Spring dress for little girls. The top is knit so it’s comfortable like a t-shirt, while the bottom is a pretty gathered skirt. The bottom can… Read more ...