Tutorial: Fringe hem for your jeans
Geneva from A Pair and A Spare shows how you can create a fringed hem on a pair of jeans. It’s an easy easy to update a pair of jeans for this season. And when fringe hems are no longer… Read more ...
Tutorial: Easy pom pom chair back covers
Changing the look of a straight back is as easy as slipping a cover on the back! And Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can make these chair back covers with pom pom trim. Choose a pretty fabric… Read more ...
Free pattern: Hooded fleece scarf with tassels
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a hooded scarf that will keep your neck and your ears warm this winter! It’s made from fleece and has big ol’ tassels at the ends which are so cute… Read more ...
Free pattern: Mermaid tail blanket for adults
Have you seen those mermaid tail blankets for little girls? Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern at The Creative Spark for making a mermaid blanket in adult… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zip back sweater refashion
Add a cool zip back to a plain sweater with this tutorial from Geneva at A Pair & A Spare. It’s an easy refashion that will update last year’s sweater into a trendy new sweater for this season. If you… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make this easy convertible bodysuit
This convertible body suit can be worn several ways – as a plunge neck, a twist front halter, and a halter with a double twist at the front. With some creativity, you could probably come up with even more ways… Read more ...
Tutorial: Boxy floor cushion
A boxy floor cushion is an easy way to add seating (and color) to a room. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make one! It’s made using only simple straight seams. So choose a fun… Read more ...
Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers
Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so cute for day care and preschool, or a sleepover… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Add color and little extra length to a plain tee
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you add some color to a plain t-shirt. It’s also a clever way to add a little extra length to a shirt that might have shrunk up in the wash. It’s a super… Read more ...
Tutorial: Kids’ travel neck pillow and seat belt cover
It’s amazing the ways kids can sleep in the car! A travel pillow will help support their heads while they snooze. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial at Minerva Crafts showing how you can sew a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Stretchy car seat cover
Kate from See Kate Sew created this stretchy cover for her baby’s car seat. It’s made from a knit fabric so it stretches to fit snugly around the car seat. It’s open at the top so you can peek in… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Make this tie-front blouse from a man’s button-up shirt
Just when you think there’s no new way to refashion a man’s button-up shirt… Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this tie-front sleeveless blouse out of a button-up shirt. It’s so easy and so… Read more ...
Tutorial: Summertime elastic waist ruffle dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can sew a simple elastic waist dress. It hits just above the knee, with a deep ruffle around the hem. Made from a lightweight knit,… Read more ...
Tutorial: Personalized notebook cover with inside pockets
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a personalized notebook cover. It has pockets on the inside to hold a pencil or a small notepad or other small items. She… 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 ...