Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

A quick new sewing tip today! See how you can get extra batting material for your projects at no additional cost! This is an extremely convenient way to make the most out of your leftover batting pieces. I used this very piece to make a cute little fabric bin (check it out and  get your free pattern here ). I love scraps, of any kind. Especially when dealing with them means you can sew more of the cute crafty little items - without the need to run to your local fabric shop first!  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 »

This fabric gift bag pattern is an easy and quick sewing project for a reusable fabric gift bag in 6 different sizes and forms, for all your Christmas presents. It can double as an alternative to Christmas stockings, too. Right on time for Christmas sewing! Read more »

Memory games are so quick to set up and easy to play, a great kid activity. It's been a while I made my own DIY memory game set (here's the free PDF template for you to use ) and it's time I make a new one. (Man these cute fabric prints are accumulating so fast in my sewing room!) Today, I'm showing you my favorite 6 memory games.  Read more »

Use this free makeup bag pattern and to make a cosmetic bag . This is a beginner sewing project with a free template you can use to make a bag with 4 small internal slip pockets and a decently sized main compartment - an easy and simple design you can make fit any style. The bag opens wide so you'll always be able to clearly see what's in it. Very important for a mom with not too much time to search for her favorite eye-shade or mascara! Use the free template in the post, and my other tutorial on making a zipper tab , to make sewing even easier! 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 »