Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Interfacing is a great addition to a project when you need to make your fabric stiffer, more stable or to strengthen an area, and it also gives a sewing project some shape and body. After the quick sewing tip on how to apply interfacing from last month, here's a short beginner's guide to interfacing, to help you start off on the right foot - and answer any questions you might have with interfacings. 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 »

Try out a new way to decorate Easter eggs this year. Here are more than 10 ideas for diy Easter egg decoration ideas to try out. From traditional designs to modern and trendy looks, these colorful Easter egg decorating ideas will be a perfect addition to any basket and inspiration for home decoration. Read more »

Here are over 10 adorable things to sew for a baby, ten easy projects you'll love to make for the newest member of your family or your friends' baby. Also, they make great baby shower gifts you can make yourself. Check them out to get new ideas! 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 »

Here's a quick how-to for applying fusible interfacing to your fabric. Fusible interfacing is great for when you need to add stability to your fabric, and it will only take you a few minutes to iron it onto the back side of the fabric. No pinning or basting - take a look! Read more »

Learn how to make a baby scarf that will stay put. It's a beginner sewing project that will neither require a lot of material nor time. Since I had a few pieces of soft fleece left from my last year's neck warmer project ( free template here ), it was time to tackle a new scarf idea. It makes a great diy gift for babies and older kids. Let your kids stay warm wearing these stay-put fleece scarves. Take a look! Read more »