They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
Calling all readers! We are starting a new tradition here at Seams and Scissors! Each Friday, we are going to be picking a crafting trend, and post a list of our favorite free sewing projects from around the web that go along with that trend! There are so many talented craft bloggers out there and […]
BLARNEY! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, but you’ve got nothing prepared. Maybe kids are excited to wake up to a treasure hunt, or maybe you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party in a classroom tomorrow! Either way, we’ve got some St. Patrick’s Day Projects for kids that will solve all of your problems. Easy […]
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! There’s no need to let actual royalty do all the posh living. You can have quilts fit for a king or queen–and make them yourself too. Look below for some free, easy quilting patterns. You’ll see quilts in gorgeous purple as well as quilts we are positive will fit your king […]
Quilters, we’ve got to tell you something. In the spring and summer, it’s ok to take a teensy break from making heavy quilts! These are seasons to freedom, twirling, and breezy apparel! That doesn’t mean quilting has to take a backseat in your life, though. Did you know you can quilt spring skirts, dresses, headbands, […]
Admit it. The idea of placing a hand-sewn bunny int the Easter basket of your child or grandchild fills you will glee. Just think of how cute and fuzzy it will be. Imagine them cherishing that rabbit for years to come. Maybe they’ll even pass it down to a child of their own one day… […]
Have you been feeling….super ambitious lately? Are you overwhelmed to craft something every time you walk into a room in your home? For example, perhaps you just KNOW your living chair would look better with a slipcover on it, but you just don’t have the perfect design. Maybe you also need to make new pot […]
Alright, everyone. The time has come. We brought you Sewing Hacks, we brought you Quilting Hacks, and now, based on a hunch, we bring you….CAT HACKS! It’s not a secret, Sewists. You love cats, we love cats, we all love cats, and we alllll know it. That cat is definitely out of the bag, if […]
Everyone loves a cute pincushion. There’s no doubt about it. Do you know what else everyone loves? FREE FABRIC and FREE PATTERN BOOKS. The good news? This post has all THREE of those things! Wow. What a lucky day this is, crafters. Scroll down for more fun and joy then you may ever have on […]
Are you a brand new Sewist? Welcome! We hope you’re enjoying yourself so far…and we also know it can be a little crazy when you’re just starting out. This is a post filled with simple patterns and easy sewing tutorials for beginners. Don’t know how wind a bobbin or how to thread a sewing machine? […]
