Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Diy lanterns - How to make a lantern is an easy tutorial to make your own felt lanterns. It's an easy beginner sewing project for everybody, even if you have never sewn before, and a great thing to sew together with kids. Give sewing a go - and find out more about the Sew-A Softie initiative later in the post - or in my last year's free softie pattern and tutorial. Read more »

Monthly calendar is a free printable for everybody who'd like to easily keep track of all those birthdays and special dates. It's a perpetual calendar, meaning you can use it forever because the days of the week are not included - only the months and the days.  It can be used for recording birthdays, anniversaries and important dates. Print as many calendars as you like. They make great gifts! Get the free template and also, scroll down for an easy hack to hang the prints! Read more »

How to make a bow - Learn how to make a cute bow with loops for all your diy presents. Aren't these felt gift bows cute as present toppers? I thought of making more felt decorations last time after my rolled flowers tutorial (here) got so popular - felt loop bows are so easy to make, and you need no template and no sewing machine. Follow this easy tutorial and make sure to scroll down to the end of the post for a few bonus tips. Useful! Read more »

Learn how to install KAM snaps. What are KAM snaps? These are plastic snaps that are really easy to insert and can be used on practically anything you sew that needs to be closed. Think coin pouches, diaper clutches , cloth diapers, bandana bibs (a  free bib pattern here ), lunch bags and even belts, use them in place of buttons and on hanging bins. In short, you can use KAM snaps on nearly any sewing project! Learn how - in less than 10 minutes! Read more »

Diy bracelet made of air dry clay  is a great mother's day gift idea kids can make. While kids will enjoy the process itself, they will love the colorful results, too ( here's one more post from Easter!). Making diy air dry clay bracelets involves a great set of activities for toddler to school-age kids: a lot of fine motor skills activities, painting, color mixing and threading. Take a look at this easy how-to and make your own beaded bracelets! Read more »

Check out these Mothers Day homemade gifts you can make this year. You'll find more than 10 ideas for beautiful diy presents to show mom how much you and your family love her. What better way to show some appreciation than with a handmade gift you've made just for her? Read more »

Time For Easter crafts, and this time, for air dry clay eggs.  Get ready for Easter this year with touches of spring around the home,  and brighten up your Easter table with a cute spring decoration that can be made by kids or adults.  Read more »

Let's make an Easter eggshell garden this spring! Next time you dye eggs for Easter, you can also use leftover dye for empty eggshells, and make a cute miniature eggshell garden that will bring spring colors to your home. A lovely crafting project for kids, too - we did this one with brown eggs a long time ago, and it turned out just adorable. Follow these simple steps, and you'll have an adorable Easter-themed mini garden in no time. Read more »

Velcro straps you can make yourself, and that the easiest way! These Velcro straps are both reusable and durable, adjustable in length and super quick to make. You can use them as diy ski straps , to bundle and securely carry your skis, or for any other home use: to keep cables tied up, to nicely bundle that hairdryer cable when travelling, or keep jumper cables neat in your car trunk.  Multipurpose! Read more »

Free daily planner printable to keep you organized this year! These daily planner printable inserts are perfect to keep you on track! They will let you keep track of all your daily tasks and appointments, and keep any notes or extra lists you may want. They will help you quickly plan your errands, or your meals for the day, too. I want you to have a great start of the year, so help yourself to the FREE printable planner! Read more »

Air dry clay Christmas decorations are an easy Christmas crafting project both for kids and adults. Air dry clay is a versatile and an inexpensive material that can be used for nearly ANY crafting project (Check out these cute diy Christmas cards !), and is just perfect for making Christmas tree ornaments. Making homemade Christmas decorations is such a fun activity! Check them out here. Read more »

Need inspiration for diy Christmas gifts to sew for your loved ones? Let me help you with that! Here are more than 25 beautiful beginner sewing ideas to make your own easy diy Christmas gifts. These tutorials are beginner-friendly and have links to easy sewing patterns, so you can start sewing your Christmas presents right away!  Read more »

Today I'll show you how to sew an easy mini fabric bin and give you a free template to make it super easy for you to sew one, even if you're a beginner. You'll be able to organize your home in style using these DIY mini bins with fold-over top! The perfect way to say goodbye to clutter on your desk, counter or shelves! And they make an excellent handmade present. Scroll down to grab your free template! Read more »

Learn how to sew a zipper tab to one end of a zipper. Usually, this is an easy way to make your zipper sewing project look nice and professional, and to make it easier to grab when opening or closing the zipper. Use the tabbed zipper end on zipper cases to make them open really wide - and the content of a case is clearly visible. No searching for stuff! I've made this tutorial for one of my own patterns ( this TEYA tote! ), but I'm sure it will be handy for anyone to use. Check it out! Read more »

These easy DIY sailboat crafts for kids are perfect for the summer. An easy and fun summer craft project your kids will love to do, and might extend into hours of water play fun! Check it out here. Read more »

Learn how to sew a star softie, using this free PDF sewing pattern and the star softie tutorial. It's an easy beginner sewing project for everybody, even if you have never sewn before, and a great toy to sew together with kids. This DIY felt star softie makes an ideal sewing project for children because it's easy, quick and colorful. Give sewing a go - and find out more about the Sew-A Softie initiative later in the post. Read more »

This is probably the easiest DIY fabric sensory toy for babies you've ever sewn. This sewing tutorial shows you how to sew squares and only requires sewing straight lines, so this is an ideal beginner sewing project for someone who's just learning how to use the sewing machine. What's best, this soft and light baby toy will help your baby build tactile awareness, along with a few other benefits for the child. Have a look! Read more »

Spring is here, let's talk flowers! Last time, I showed you how to make rolled felt flowers . Today, it's a new tutorial, this time for folded felt flowers. So easy, and so soft! They give an amazing structure to any of your decorations, they are light and perfect for attaching to little bins and boxes. All you need is a few scraps of felt, my free template and several minutes of your time. Check them out, I am sure you'll want to make your own spring flowers too.  And scroll down to get your free template, it will make it even easier! Read more »

Have a look at how to frame fabric patchwork for display on the wall. It's a great DIY way to use fabric as wall art.  If you love patchwork and sewing  mini quilts but wish to prevent them from gathering dust on the wall, have a look at this easy how-to.  I'ts an affordable way to get your creative projects on display. Or turn them into lovely DIY gifts for your friends. Read more »

Here's a fun and easy beginner sewing tutorial for a great DIY memory game for kids and adults alike. Made out of your fabric scraps as I showed you in one of my previous posts , it is close to zero-cost, but it will make an amazingly cute and fun DIY birthday present for a kid or adult, depending on the fabric you choose. Are you a beginner? Perfect, this is a great project for you! And there's even a free PDF template , if you don't feel like measuring the pieces! Read more »