Learn how to sew accessories or how to quilt accessories from these project roundups, tips, and tutorials.
When the weather gets chilly, there’s only one thing I can think of: warm food. I’m talking hearty stews, apple pies, my mom’s homemade stuffing—anything that makes me feel toasty on the inside while I’m freezing on the outside. However, no cook is complete without their #1 accessory: the apron! A trusty apron has saved […]
Fall to me has always meant going on adventures, whether they be weekend road trips or just a jaunt in the park down the street. Things on my autumn to-do list usually include apple picking, pumpkin patch-ing, corn maze-ing, and finding a fun hayride—I know: They’re all cliches, but they’re classics for a reason! The […]
Fall weather is officially here. Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte, changing leaves, family get-togethers, and, of course, some chilly weather. It’s time to tuck away your summer tanks and store your shorts in lieu of sporting warm, fall layers. To get your fall wardrobe ready to go, we have collected these infinity scarf sewing patterns […]
Throughout my life, I’ve been designer-addicted. Cute, girlish, and ultra-useful, two designers in particular–Kate Spade and Vera Bradley–have dominated my purse, bag, and travel accessory collection. Knock-off patterns from AllFreeSewing have helped me fuel this obsession on budget-friendly paths, and I can’t imagine my life without Kate Spade and Vera Bradley lending me their iconic […]
After moving to Chicago this summer, I’ve been looking forward to attending all of the upcoming events and creating some quick crafts. However, lately, I’ve been experiencing the problem of having a lot of stuff. Since I’ve been exploring the museums like the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, I usually have my hands full of maps […]
If you’re new to sewing, finding sewing projects for beginners can be a very daunting task. Part of you will probably want to make something really cool (which looks complicated), and the other part of you just want to make a simple pin cushion. When you’re staring out, I think it’s important to consider the […]
Have you ever gotten lost in your own purse? You know what I’m talking about. Like when you’re checking out at the grocery store and are holding up the line because you can’t find your wallet in your giant bag. Or when you want to reapply lipstick during a dinner date but can’t find the little tube in the […]
When you shake your purse, do you hear the jangling of loose change? I definitely do. As hard as I try to keep it all in my wallet, it just gets too bulky after a while and I end up tossing what’s left over into my purse. If that sounds like your reality, too, you […]
If you have a child that’s off to summer camp (or just off to summer adventures!) you need to make them this Easy Drawstring Bag Tutorial from Miss Make. These DIY bags are the perfect thing to tote around your essentials when you don’t feel like carrying around a giant purse. This is also a […]
Summer is coming, and I’m loving the idea of transitioning from winter scarves to lightweight, summery cotton scarves. It’s easy to either make your own or transform a thrift shop purchase to sew your own accessories. These scarves are inspired by the Japanese shibori style. Shibori stems from Japan. It’s a technique which involves folding, […]
