DIY projects that focus on being environmentally-friendly have been trending all over the craft world for 2020, including eco-friendly sewing patterns and projects. Though this trend may be sweeping, it’s not new. Even back in 2017, Pantone chose Greenery as their Color of the Year to emphasize going back to nature and finding restoration and […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says—I’m sharing a free sewing tutorial for a seashell bag. This is inspired by one of my most popular patterns, the Little Collector Backpack, but is a much quicker sew. This would be a perfect party favor for a beach bash! The bias tape and seams make it so the top […]
During the heat of summer, you’ll think of one sweet treat to eat that will cool you down: ice cream! As a kid, I always kept my ears open for the music that the ice cream truck played and would run out to the front of the house as soon as I heard it. Now, […]
When you’re on the hunt for a professionally designed look, the last thing you want to do is leave your clothing pattern to chance. Free-handing your sewing projects, though liberating at times, can lead to some pretty devastating (and hilarious!) threadwork fails. Take the guesswork out of sewing projects with these 24 Perfect Printable Sewing […]
We asked our Facebook fans what beginner sewists are most afraid to learn. Our fans shared what their biggest sewing fears were when they started. We weren’t surprised to find that most of our respondents seemed to be afraid of the same basic sewing techniques. To rid our fearful friends of these worrisome woes, we’ve […]
Every quilt pattern has a distinct character. You can look rustic with a neutral rectangle pattern, mystical with a Celtic pattern, or playful with a youthful star quilt pattern. However, if you want to give your space a refined, feminine aesthetic, then you should look no further than these Lovely Lattice Quilt Patterns from Fave […]
Would you like to get to know your sewing community? Are you interested in learning basic sewing techniques, hearing stories about how sewing has changed lives, or discovering tips and tricks for starting your own crafty business? We have exactly what you’ve been looking for! We have 7 of the best quilting and sewing podcasts […]
Do you constantly lose your keys? The most common place I lost mine is inside my purse. I’m always digging for them because no matter how much stuff was in there first, those keys will always find their way to the bottom and lodge themselves under the largest items in my purse that are hard […]
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 […]
I’ve recently been talking about the best way to remove lines of stitching, AKA Stitch ripping. The “ripping” part of that phrase always sets my teeth on edge. I envision fabric being ripped, and that awful sound that accompanies it! Ack! Of course, stitch ripping thankfully doesn’t actually involve ripping fabric—as long as you’re doing […]
