Tutorial: Recycled jeans wine bottle gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine gift bag out of a jeans leg. The hem of the jeans becomes the opening of the bag. The pair she used for this bag had a button… Read more ...
Tutorial: Cute and simple ribbon headbands
These Super Simple Headbands by Amy from Ameroonie Designs are indeed super simple to make. She shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to do it. All you need is a length of wide twill tape or ribbon, … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux layering belly band with a button up shirt hem
These belly bands are made for maternity, but I think I need them for my non-pregnant self. I work part-time at our library and there’s a lot of bending and stooping, which can be bad if your shirt isn’t long… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy knit headband you can wear 3 ways
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how you can make a headband you can wear three ways. Wear it around your neck as a short infinity scarf (that can be pulled up over your nose/mouth if it’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Looking for a candy-free Valentine treat? How about this felt tic-tac-toe game. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make one. The tic-tac-toe board is sewn on to the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upgrade a plain tote with a denim pocket and adjustable strap
Sara from Radiant Home Studio has another canvas tote bag upgrade to share with us. This time she’s giving a plain canvas tote a denim pocket with grommets and an adjustable denim strap. I think this is my favorite of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon tote bag
Lia Griffith shows how you can make a simple tote bag. It’s super easy to make from a sturdy home dec weight fabric and wide ribbon for the handles. The ribbon handles are sewn all the way down the sides… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wool fingerless gloves
Susan from Oh My! Creative shows how you can make these wool fingerless gloves. Wear them over a pair of gloves for an extra layer of warmth on your hands on the coldest winter days. Add a heart (or other… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew fringed t-shirt scarf
Stephanie from Fab You Bliss shows how you can make a fringe scarf out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Of course, you could also make this from knit yardage with a just one seam to sew the… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Double flounce apron with a knotted bow bib
This apron is packed with details, like a double layer skirt, bias trimmed pockets, and a bow across the top of the bib. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It uses three coordinating cotton prints.
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Tutorial: Selvage pincushion
For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp! But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them. Lindsay from… Read more ...
Tutorial: Table runner with contrast ends
If your home feels a little plain now that all the Christmas decorations are down, here’s a quick way to spruce it up. Krista from The Happy Housie shows how you can make a custom table runner. She pieced a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Girls dress coat Sewing pattern
Jill from Snugglebug University made this dress coat for her daughter, and she’s got a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how she did it. She was able to create the pattern using a jacket that fits her… Read more ...
Tutorial: Super simple drawstring bag from a pillowcase
Drawstring bags are all kinds of helpful for controlling household clutter. Use them to coral toys, kids’ shoes, and more. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a drawstring bag out of a pillowcase. It’s… Read more ...
Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so… Read more ...