In honor of back to school, we wanted to share this adorable pencil case that you could make for your kids or for your purse! You can upcycle old fabric you have laying around the house, or take a trip to the fabric store and find some pretty floral or geometric prints!
Cotton Reel Rabbit Pattern + Tutorial
How to Make Your Own Felt Rabbit Stuffie.
Free felt bunny pattern for hand-sewing this Easter decorations. Free Pattern.
Charm Square Pincushion Tutorial
Today I've got a quick, cute little pincushion tutorial for you that uses leftover 5" charm squares. This adorable little pincushion reminds me so much of a tiny couch cushion!
Tube Pencil Case / Cosmetic Pouch - Tutorial
I tried something new again. I wanted a round pencil case, fairly simple to make. Consequently, it turned out to be an unlined pencil case. However, if you reinforce the fabric with interfacing (I used H250), it looks neat enough. You can also zigzag stitch if you wish.
How to Sew in Piping
Adding piping to a seam can make a beautiful statement. It can add an interesting splash of color to an otherwise dull seam. I'm going to show you how easy it is to add piping to any seam. First off lets look at some feet.
DIY Contoured Maternity Pillow - Pattern & Tutorial
The pregnancy pillows on the market can be a bit costly, especially for the really good full body pillows. There are ways to Make Your Own Pregnancy Body Pillow and won’t cost as much!
DIY Tom's Inspired Baby Shoes - Free Pattern
TOMS-inspired Baby and Toddler Shoes – Free Pattern and Tutorial. These shoes are adorable, comfortable and STAY on.
How to Make a Fan Pouch - Tutorial
This is a quilted pouch made from fabric scraps, perfect for using up your overflowing leftovers. It is an item that can be easily made using only square patches. I named it "FAN-POUCH" because it looks like a fan!!
How To Make A Pincushion - Two Easy Ways!
Making a Super Simple Pincushion Without Patchwork. When you first start quilting, most people begin by making a pincushion using a 4-piece or 9-piece patchwork.
How to Sew a Simple Pouch
How To Make A Zipper Pouch - Step-By-Step Sewing tutorial. The simple way how to make a cute zipper pouch.
How to Make a Boxy Pouch with Lining
How to make a Boxy Pouch with a lining and zipper, a multi-purpose mini bag including blind stitch and hand sewing. Free Sewing Tutorial.
DIY Easy Zipper Pouch Tutorial
3 Ways to Finish Zipper Ends - Tutorial
3 Ways to Finish Zipper Ends. Tips and Tricks for Beginners to Easily Finish Both Ends of Cut-to-Size Nylon Coil Zippers.
Chicken Basket Sewing Pattern & Tutorial
DIY Easter Chicken Egg Holder / Basket Free Sewing Pattern and Sewing Tutorial. How to Make a Chicken Basket.
Easy Fabric Basket Sewing Tutorial
Quick and Easy Fabric Basket. How to Sew Easy Basket Tutorial. Size : Width 24cm, Length 20cm, Depth 8cm
Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch Tutorial
How to Sew a Zip Pouch with a Flat Bottom. DIY Zipper Pouch with Flat Bottom - Sewing Tutorial & Free Pattern For Beginners.
Macaron Coin Purse Tutorial
This is a macaron coin purse that was popular a long time ago. Honestly, it’s a bit awkward to use as a coin purse. I thought it would be perfect for organizing accessories, so I made one.
Pencil or Glasses Case Tutorial
Simple Zipper Pouch / Pencil Case / Eyeglass Case , perfect for use as an eyeglass case, pencil case, or makeup brush pouch.
Kid-sized Tote Bag Tutorial
Rather than spending money on a new, plastic bucket that will get thrown away each Halloween and Easter, why not make a kid-sized tote bag that will last for years?
Drawstring Treat Bag Tutorial
Gift giving is a great way to let someone know how much you love and appreciate them. The packaging of the gift is equally as important, don’t you think? This special handmade treat bag will make any small gift extra sweet!
Zippered Waterproof Pouch Tutorial
I found some fantastic laminated cotton that I couldn’t pass up for my latest DIY. My idea was to craft some zippered waterproof travel bags. In case you’re inclined to make your own (which I encourage!), I’m sharing the instructions with you here.
Zippered Lingerie Pouch Tutorial
Having just been on vacation, I found I was missing a nice little bag to put my undies in so they wouldn’t get lost in my suitcase. An organized suitcase feels so civilized and grown-up. So I played around with a few shapes and sizes and came up with the zippered pouch I’m showing you how to make here.
Fabric Box Tutorial – Made in 30 minutes
These fabric boxes are easy and quick to do, around 30 minutes. The first one will take a bit longer to do until you get the hang of it. Enjoy! :)
DIY Tea Bag Wallet Tutorial
How to Make a Tea Wallet. Whether you prefer tea or coffee, keep it handy with this colorful case. Use your favorite fabrics and brighten up your breaks.
Large Eco-Bag (Free Pattern & Tutorial)
DIY Step-by-Step: Crafting Your Own Large Eco-Bag (Free Pattern!)
This project was designed specifically for beginners, so even if you’ve never touched a sewing machine (or needle and thread) before, you can easily follow along!
EPP Quilted Placemat Tutorial
How To Sew A Quilted Placemat. I decided to make up a placemat with some EPP (English Paper Piecing).
Cute Zipper Coin Purse Tutorial
DIY coin purse | Cute Mini zipper pouch | Keychain Pouch | Easy Sewing project For Beginners. Free Sewing Tutorial.
Tulip Nesting Bowls Tutorial
Need a quick, fun gift you can whip up for the holidays? These nesting bowls are for you! They sew up SO QUICK and can be made in a variety of sizes for anything you need to put in them. They’re great for holding jewelry, cookies, thread, keys…. the list is endless!
How to Make Fabric Rope Basket
With a little time and effort, you can create beautiful fabric baskets. These are not only lovely to look at, but also sturdy and durable. You can vary the size and shape of the basket as you wish, so you can always make the perfect basket for your needs.
Easy Storage Basket DIY Tutorial
Sew green baskets from oilcloth.
Organization is fun when you have nice containers to store things. Since these baskets are made of waterproof oilcloth inside and out, they can be easily wiped clean and are therefore ideal for the bathroom.
Easy Drawstring Backpack Tutorial
This backpack is perfect for small kids to carry their things in. It has a drawstring opening that can be closed and the straps on the sides will hold the backpack securly on their bodies. This backpack has a cotton lining to give it more durability. You can choose instead a fabric that is water resistent if you like.
Easy Fabric Clutch Tutorial
This is a clutch that is just perfect when you only want to take the bare necessities with you on an occasion.The clutch is very easy to sew and is a good way to use up small pieces of fabric. You can create the clutch in any fabric you like to coordinate with your apparel and also you can print out the template into another size depending on how large or small your clutch should be.
Fabric Basket Tutorial - From Hand Towels
Sewing Project - Bathroom Utility Baskets Sewn From Hand Towels. Illustrated Sewing Tutorial - How to Make a Terrycloth or Towel Basket for Christmas.
Fabric Basket or Caddy Tutorial
This basket or caddy is so perfect for holding treasures such as yarn for the next knitting or crochet project. Because of the batting, it can stand on its own. The stitched border around the rim of the bag was done on the sewing machine and gives the bag an extra something special.
How to Make an Easy Drawstring Bag
I thought it'd be fun to make some simple drawstring bags in cute prints that I could fill with toys and put in the kids' stockings. What's great about these is that they can easily be made larger or smaller to accommodate a variety of gifts!
Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial
These bags, which can easily be sewn from fabric scraps, are ideal as gift wrapping – perhaps helping to reduce the enormous mountain of paper waste that accumulates every Christmas.

















































