As much as I love the disposable Swiffer dusters, I just can't do it anymore--all that trash! I've recently switched to washable microfib...
Making mitered corners doesnt' hjave to be hard.Start with a small application to gain confidence in making excellent mitered corners every time!
Have you ever found the perfect pair of pants (at an unbelievable price) only to try them on and find out they're waaay to long? Follow this tutorial to learn how to hem pants with a sewing machine--and without cutting them.
Trying to find a dress with pockets is sometimes like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But with our easy-to-follow tutorial, How to Sew Pockets + 8 Free Pocket Patterns, you can transform your handmade garments, or even your off-the-rack clothes, into fully functional outfits! As a woman, one of the most frustrating experiences of going shopping is being unable to find clothing that has actual, usable pockets. Most jeans or dress pants have either false pockets that exist purely for aesthetic reasons or have tiny pockets that barely hold change, let alone a phone or wallet. Our guide for how to sew pockets includes a tutorial for sewing a traditional patch pocket. Patch pockets are usually found on skirts, coats, cardigans, aprons, and dresses, so this tutorial is perfect if you've been working on a fun summer dress pattern. We've also included some excellent free pocket patterns and sewing tutorials that are fantastic for every occasion. Just scroll past the main tutorial to find the awesome ideas. Make your new sewing projects stylish and functional with this wonderful tutorial for how to sew pockets. Sign Up For More Free Patterns
Learn how to sew a t-shirt with this free sewing pattern for a breezy women's tee. Easy to follow step by step instructions included. DIY top for women.
Use your child's artwork to create a fun art smock that is sure to spark their creativity! Learn how I took a crayon drawing and turned it into fabric I could sew with!
A friend asked me a few weeks ago how to add side pockets into a skirt that she had. I tried explaining in words…..but I could tell the verbal explanation just wasn’t making sense. It was sounding way more complicated than it needed to be. I could see that if I had fabric in …
If I could go back in time, this is what I would tell myself before I started sewing. I could have learned more and had more sewing success.
I was never taught how to make clothes, but it was one of those things I so very much wanted to be able to do. So a few years back I began my dressmaking journey (one I’m still on today…
I always thought the positions of button and buttonhole are pretty self-explanatory. But more than one occasion, I have seen buttons that were placed a bit too close to the edge of a garment. I haven’t seen anyone discussing the topic in a blog post, so I thought I could contribute a little to the […]
Click your preferred shop below to grab the pattern or scroll down to continue reading more about it. ETSY RAVELRY RIBBLR (does NOT include made to measure option)This post contains affiliate links. All that means is that I get a tiny commission if you purchase something by going through one of my links at NO extra charge to you! It helps support me and is truly a win win for everyone!ABOUT The Driftwood Pullover is a beautiful, oversized garment completely covered with drool-worthy texture.
20 easy sewing projects perfect for beginners. Check out these free beginner sewing projects: tutorials & patterns for easy pillows, bags, clothes, etc.
I was shortening jeans the other day, my winter uniform that is (plus a waterproof jacket and shoes – I have already practised wearing these in a last couple of days as it is so wet up here&…
Learn how to make this simple elastic band skirt - the fastest skirt ever!
What do you get when you combine a pile of fabric scraps, a bit of spare time and a vintage sewing pattern? A stashbusting, scraptastic, patchwork dress of cour…
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Hemming Using Existing Cuff {Hemming} This tutorial shows you how to change a sweater sleeve length all while keeping the original cuff in place. A fabulous tutorial that could translate with all sort…
The right sewing chair can make it much easier to tackle your favorite sewing projects with ease. Here's a look at some of the top options on the market today.
How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!
I always like dressing comfortably. So when something on trend is also great to wear all day, I am in love. Cue fur vests!
Still have t-shirts left over from college and nothing to do with them? Here's a quick and easy skirt idea! All you need is: - A t-shirt (bigger sizes are best) - scissors - ribbon or shoe lace - safety pin Here we go! First lay your t-shirt flat. Cut straight across just under the sleeve line. Depending on the size of the design on the back, you may or may not have it showing when your skirt is done. Next, cut a tiny slit through ONE SIDE of the bottom hem. Now take a safety pin and attach to the end of your shoe lace or ribbon. Then, start feeding it through the hem. Once you've gone around, this is what it will look like. This is what will tighten it to your waist. Just tighten and tie a bow. And TA-DA! You're done. Seriously so easy. It might take more than 5 minutes if you've got a toddler and infant distracting you :) This skirt is super comfy. Now, mind you, it's not a church skirt or a work skirt. This is more of an around the house, day at the pool/beach, play date at the park type skirt. Another hint, Michael's sometimes has their plain t-shirts on mega sale and they come in a lot of great colors. Like hot pink! Awesome!
simple DIY....make a useful and fun floor cushion for the kids....bed for your pet...or simply to lounge on in the garden this summer....
Make Your Own Stuffed Hobbes (Free Pattern!): The comic strip Calvin and Hobbes was wildly popular through its run in the papers. Like most people, I've always been a fan, and now my kids are as well. For Christmas a few years ago, I thought a stuffed Hobbes doll would make a great gift for one…
This simple sling pattern almost looks easy enough for me! Who wants to make me this sling and teach me how to use it? Let's sew a simple baby sling.
Easy How To Sew Women's Sleep Shorts With Free Pattern. This tutoral is easy and fun. How to sew women's sleep shorts with free pattern. Sewing tutorial.
This is a simple sewing project that I made with materials I already had. If you like to sew this is for you! As most of you know, I make blankets for a cause…
Here is a helpful ticture tutorial on how to make the eReader Cubby Electronic Reader Cover. (This is not the actual pattern, just helpful...
Here recently I was on a baby blanket making spree. One of my friends had a shower, and then another friend asked if I could make a couple for showers she was going to also. And in all honesty, I just didn't want to spend all my time crocheting a full blanket, so I decided to crochet around fleece,
I hope you've discovered the serpentine stitch on your sewing machine. I could not do without it. The serpentine stitch makes a pretty, wavy line. You just sew straight and the machine does all the work. It's the bomb. I use the serpentine stitch for machine quilting with a walking foot. It's easy and it looks terrific.
Oilcloth Lunch Bags I wanted an Easter sewing project, something I could give as a lovely Easter gift other than chocolate. Oilcloth...
Bag patterns- show off your laptop with this easy quilted laptop case tutorial. Comes with measurements and pictures to help guide you through.
Reusable bowl covers are very easy to sew and you can make them exactly fit all those bowls and jars you use the most.
When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? The following 11 websites have collections of
I love the look of jumpers/rompers/shorties that I keep seeing on the runway, but there is no way I could ever pull one off, even if I wanted to. You know who can? My
Do you use a duvet on your bed? Do you hate when the duvet moves and slides inside the duvet cover? I found an easy solution to the problem! I have a duvet cove…
I have two kids. I love them dearly. When I was expecting my daughter I was so happy that Jude would have a little buddy. I always felt he would have been the perfect 2nd child since he has always wanted a buddy. Then Abbey came along, and frankly I was sure he hated her. […]
Hey all, So I found this shrug jacket on One Avian Daemon's blog. I decided to try and see if I could make my own version from jersey kn...
