From plain to chic in a jiffy, add sophistication to a simple curtain in very few steps. All you need is some fabric, lace strips and a ruler. A few straight seams later and voilà! … More
The Polly Top is one of those tops that you’ll love year round. The Polly Top looks great made with simple colors as well as pairing up your favorite wild prints! Layer it under a cardigan or jacket, or with your favorite skirt in warm weather. Best part? It’s free! … More
Sewing hexagons together can be tricky. Sewing them as appliqué is easy! Jump on the hexie trend with this updated, simple technique and see how fast you can create a unique design with your sewing machine.
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Annie Smith, of Simple Arts and Annie’s Quilting Stash, shares a wonderful fabric book she created for her granddaughter using scraps of fabric and trims – a great scrap-stash-busting project! … More
Making projects from tiny pieced squares is a hot trend right now, and here is my favorite easy method for sewing perfect rows of tiny squares every time. … More
Here come Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox! Jenelle Montilone created this fun hat to celebrate the introduction of her new “Lumberjack” fabric and clothing line, designed in collaboration with friend and fabric designer Kimberly Kling of Joyful Roots. … More
When your laptop is your data center, you want to be sure it gets the protection it deserves. With its clean lines and distinctive textures, this chic leather-trimmed case turns your laptop into a fashion accessory. … More
This easy-to-make jar or bottle topper is a great last-minute gift. What a great excuse to play with all those decorative sittches on your sewing machine that you somehow never get around to using! … More
We all love hand-making for the holidays, and each Friday since the end of November we’ve been sharing some of our favorite seasonal sewing projects. This week we’re sharing some of our favorite quick-and-easy-to-make party dress accessories! … More
Need a last-minute gift, but shudder at the thought of going out to shop on Christmas Eve? Here are some ideas for gifts you can make from things you probably have in your sewing room/stash. … More
This week we’re sharing some of our favorite sewing projects that are quick to stitch together and can be made with just a fat quart of fabric or less! … More
That antique tea towel you picked up at a rummage sale or charity shop deserves a new lease on life. What better way to do this than to repurpose it into a charming doorstop, some pattern weights, or lavender sachets, all shaped as cute triangles?
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