Celebrate your love for sewing with these projects, tutorials, and ideas.
Carolyn Wainscott back again with a sweatshirt makeover into a classy cardigan. My fave old throw-over cardigan that I work in around the house and have even run errands in (in fact, I have it on as I write this piece!) was created by simply whacking off the sleeves to the length I wanted and […]
Hey everyone! Katie from Punk Projects here! Today I wanted to share with you guys a really cute project: a Drawstring Bear Bag! This is perfect to make for kids any time of the year, but I think he’s especially adorable for Valentines! Supplies needed: 1/2 yd of Fleece in your desired color Felt in […]
Carolyn Wainscott here, wishing all of you crafters a happy crafting year! My first 2020 project for you here at Seams and Scissors is a quick heart-shaped mug Rug ror your BFF. Simply sew fabric tubes and weave them together like we used to when making those yarn potholders—remember those? My BFFs include my two […]
I must admit, one of the reasons I wanted to learn to sew was to make my own purses and bags. (Luckily, as an editor of AllFreeSewing, I get to see a lot of free sewing patterns.) Honestly, every time I go to the bag section of a store there are always so many options […]
We all have that one pair of jeans that we just can’t bear to part with, even though we’ve outgrown them. I know that once I fall in love with a pair of jeans, I will literally wear them until they’re patched, frayed, or basically falling apart. However, if you’re like me and hate throwing […]
If there is one project you should master when you start sewing, it is how to sew a tote bag. Sewing tote bags is insanely easy and rewarding. Tote bags are one of the most versatile, easy sewing projects you will come across. After learning how to sew a tote bag, you can use the […]
Figuring out how to organize your sewing room is not always easy. In a perfect world, we would all have a spacious, well-lit room filled with yards and yards of well-organized fabric and the hum of a brand new machine. The truth is though, we all cannot be so lucky. Most of us live in […]
If there is one accessory that you can never have enough of, it is the scarf. Adding a scarf to an outfit instantly takes you from simple to sophisticated. Scarves are practical for keeping you warm in the winter, but also add a trendy touch to a fall, spring, or summer outfit. Buying new scarves […]
Although winter definitely has its downsides—hello, snow-shoveling and icy roads—the truth is that I usually spend the rest of the year thinking about how much I love all of the cute accessories that come along with it. You can’t exactly wear a hat and scarf in the middle of July (unless you’re willing to get […]
One project can transform your space in minutes. Whether you are adding some window treatments that immediately make you room appear larger or just sewing up a small pillow for a pop of color, do-it-yourself home décor can easily turn your space from drab to fab. Unlike many DIY home décor enthusiasts, you have a […]
