Going to a quilt retreat or class? A good mini iron is a MUST when it comes to traveling with your sewing projects. They’re lightweight and easy to use, so much so you’ll even want to use them at home!
Planning your next quilt retreat and looking for ways to make it more memorable? Here's 30+ ideas!
A great way to save money on paper products is to use reusable cloth napkins. But you don't have to settle for boring white napkins. Instead, check out how to make your own pretty patterned homemade cloth napkins! These DIY cloth napkins are really easy to make and customize!
This cute boxy looking pouch is a gem! I am so pleased with how these turn out. It's just perfect for any retreat, or gift, or swap bag, or make-up bag, or wet bag, or shaving bag, or pencil bag, or
Choose retreat crafts that bring the ladies together and allow them to create together. These are the ones our ladies ask for over and over.
The Retreat Bag Free Sewing Pattern
40 fat quarter projects! Use scraps from your sewing and fabric stash to make over 40 fat quarter projects! These projects are little and fun!
Learn how to make an apron with this simple, DIY apron tutorial for women; its an awesome beginner sewing project that anyone can do! Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Aprons are the perfect, homemaker accessory! Learn how to make your own in this simple project for beginners.
Great gift ideas for retreats and quilting friends. Browse through this round-up of fun ideas to give your quilting friends (or yourself)!
Step by step instructions to make a jar opener easy sewing project. Perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or yourself. A quick project your kitchen is missing.
Here is my NO-KNEAD easy focaccia recipe that you can make in 1 bowl. Believe me, its golden crisp oil-scented crust and chewy texture are absolutely delicious.
Are you ready to add a little excitement to your Taco Tuesdays? Well, look no further that with this fun project! Let us learn How To Sew A Tortilla Warmer. Today we will walk together
Sometimes you just need some simple fun for an evening and this activity is perfect for a relaxing night. If you've got a child who is just getting into sewing try out this Mad Lib for some low stress fun! Print this Sewing Mad Libs Printable PDF for yourself or for your next sewing bee and you'll have so much fun filling out and reading your responses. Just have them fill out the nouns, adjectives, and verbs before reading them and soon you'll have a hilarious story to tell! Mad Libs are always fun and even the most simple of stories can become something so outrageous you'll want to share them with everyone. Because this funny Mad Libs printable is sewing-specific, it's a fun group activity for your next sewing bee or to send your sewing friends. It's equally fun for children, too, especially if they sew or want to start.
Learn how to make a simple bag with this simple tote bag tutorial. A great beginner sewing project.
We asked our readers recently how they like to find their projects and one of the top reasons sewists pick their next DIY sewing projects is by how long these projects take. Time is money and more often than not, our sewists are busy little bees who need to find time to sew during a busy schedule. That means they want to find quick sewing projects that they complete in shorter amounts of time. This is why we have compiled this long list of easy sewing projects and quick projects for beginning sewists into one place! 200+ Sewing Projects for Beginners (by the Minute) has projects you can complete in five minutes and projects you can finish in a day. All you need to do is figure out how much time you want to spend on your next project then scroll down to find your idea! The problem with searching without a plan is that sometimes you can end up spending ALL of that time combing through sewing project ideas instead of actually sewing. Not with this page! So, no matter how much time you have saved up for your next sewing endeavor, we have the sewing project ideas for you. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>> This list of DIY sewing projects is also helpful for readers who are brand new to sewing. In general, the longer a project takes the more complicated the work can be. Long-term sewing projects like quilts, intricate dresses, or other how to make clothing patterns will be a bit harder while accessories and small pieces of decor are simpler and take under an hour. If you are looking for projects to start with, try the quick and easy sewing projects at the top of the list. Then when you are comfortable trying something that takes a bit more skill, we have one afternoon and long-term sewing projects for you to dive into.
Ice Cream Pint Cozy FREE Sewing Tutorial If there’s anything that can make us feel better, it has to be ice cream. But what do you do when your pint of ice ...
This tutorial will take you through instructions to make a girl's peasant dress in just 5 easy steps. Try it, you will surely love it!
Learn 5 top tips for sewing in a set-in sleeve along with a step by step video tutorial
These DIY pattern weights make it so much easier to cut fabric from a sewing pattern. The pattern won't move around so you can cut it out more easily. #sewing
A free tutorial for the Retreat Bag. Made with an internal wire in the top to a make a nice structured opening. Make with or without the wire!
Three Pocket Scissor Holder I thought I would make yet another version of the three pocket scissor holder because it is indeed a handy little project to ke
We think it goes without saying that a big component of retreats is FOOD!
This hand-sewn crab stuffed animal is an easy summer sewing project. Upcycled fabrics and a free pattern make this perfect for beginners!
Awhile back, I found the fun and quirky blog, Dog Under My Desk while looking for local crafters and bloggers. Erin has created several of her own patterns for cute items like a sling bag to carry…
DIY Zippered Box Pouch The Zippered Box Pouch is the ideal size for travel and is perfect for organizing small personal items such as hygi...
31 free tote bag patterns to add to your sewing list! These fun bags offer something for everyone, pick your favorite and get to sewing!
Before you begin your pattern cutting journey, it's really important that you know the difference between pattern blocks and sewing patterns
These charming Christmas sewing projects are great for beginners, are so fun to make, and are a festive touch to add to your home's décor!
If you are a big reader, I guess you always have a book in your bag to spend some time reading in the public transports. The problem with this is usually that your book ends up being damaged due to the huge amount of stuff that you manage to get into your bag with the
Here is another great scrap busting project to help reduce your fabric stash.This project takes little fabric and it's a practical item to dress up your table for any occasion. You can also make a set to pop in your picnic basket. Just because you are eating on the ground outdoors doesn't mean you can't add a touch of class to the occasion. These cutlery pouches are super easy to make so they are a perfect beginner sewing project. they are also quick to make - you should be able to make these in under 10 minutes so no excuses
Free pattern and tutorial - flutter sleeve peasant top for your little girl. This peasant top is a lovely basic and a quick sew.
Pattern cutting is like writing a recipe for a cake (for me that's a chocolate cherry roulade at the moment!).
How to Make a Drawstring Pouch I love drawstring pouches. They are great to put just about anything in. You can choose fun fabrics to fit your person
In this tutorial I’m going to show you how I added a zipper placket to this Frankenbag. A couple of months ago I promised that I’d make a tutorial for adding a placket to this bag. I…
