Tutorial - Make a Tote Bag in 45 Minutes

Join the anti-plastic-bags revolution

Tutorial at Libby's Lifestyle Blog

"Plastic bags are not my favourite thing. I hate seeing them lying around amongst the trees and grass and I hate seeing what they do to wildlife and sea creatures.  So, it's time to join the anti-plastic-bags revolution.  Make a tote bag. In less than 45 minutes. And use it, always, when you go shopping".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hot Dish Caddy

Tote hot dishes to potluck dinners and picnics

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"The Hot Dish Caddy is just the thing for taking hot dishes out to pot luck dinners or BBQ’s.  In New Zealand we would say ‘bring a plate’ which means a dish/plate of food to share, and has confused many visitors over the years who actually turn up with a plate to eat off.  I believe we even did that once when we first moved to NZ from The Netherlands!  With this tutorial and free printable pdf pattern you can make your own Hot Dish Caddy to easily carry your hot dish from the oven to wherever you are going.  Not to mention it will help keep it nice and warm in the process too".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Christmas Tree Hot Pads

Get an early start on Xmas gifts with these hotpads

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Whenever Christmas time rolls around, I am always stumped over what to give my neighbors. If you have a similar problem, then I have a simple solution for you. Ever heard of "A Handcrafted Christmas?" It's a group of creative bloggers who have joined together for a monthly Christmas Blog Hop where one of us will be making a fabulous handcrafted Christmas gift to inspire and re-create each month.  Our goal is to make a gift a month so that by the time Christmas rolls around we'll have at least 12 gifts ready for the holiday season".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Fast and Easy Bean Bag Chair

Triple stitch the seams for strength

Tutorial at Libby's Lifestyle Blog

"Bean bags seem to be popping up on all the "in" sites lately. Bean bags with very expensive price tags, but, realistically, these very expensive bean bags are very easy and not very expensive to make. If you have around an hour to spare, you can have one made.  My tween-age neighbour has been hankering after a bean bag for sometime, so with her birthday on the horizon, it seemed like the obvious present".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Watermelon Softie

You'll be surprised at how easy it really is to sew

Tutorial at Coloured Buttons Blog

"This watermelon softie has just been published in the new summer edition of Casa Creativa and Sew A Softie day seemed the perfect opportunity for me to post it here also. It’s not quite as easy as my little felt zenkis like Millie but it’s still a very simple and straightforward softie to sew and really fun to make by yourself or with your kids…although I’m not sure if my little kitty’s terribly impressed".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a T-Shirt Dress

T-shirt dress tutorial and printable pattern for size large

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"I went about my morning, doing this and that, and I descended the stairs to the basement to do laundry.  And somehow, I have no idea how, I accidentally got bleach on my dress.  My t-shirt dress.  Again, not fancy, but the perfect-fitting, comfy, wonderful t-shirt dress of my dreams.  Ruined. Yes, I could go out and buy a new one.  But I looked and they didn’t have them any more.  So I decided that I needed to make a clone.  And that’s just what I did.  So today I’m sharing my tutorial for how I made it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Mini Monster

Tutorial includes photos and downloadable PDF

Tutorial at Easy Sewing for Beginners Blog

"I have a love of all things monsters. Mainly cute squishy ones. I have a great collection of monster stuff over on my Monster Inspiration Pinterest board (there’s over 1200 pins on it now ). This led me to develop a monster softie pattern. May I introduce the Mini Monster Mate! He’s super simple to sew, which makes it great for beginning sewers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Soft Stuffed Fabric Ball

Use up colorful scraps in this fun project

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog
 

"These Stuffed Fabric Balls are an excellent scrap busting project!  Not only can you use the littlest pieces of scrap fabric you can stuff them with scraps too.  And also a great little gift to sew for boys or girls and I think a baby would love one too!  You could even add a few folded pieces of ribbon as in my Baby Taggie Blanket/Comforter Tutorial for that texture little ones love exploring"....Read More

Tutorial - How to Make an A-Line Skirt

Made-to-measure skirt with pockets and a zipper

Tutorial at Sewing Bee Fabrics Blog

"When this gorgeous Michael Miller fabric (garden bouquet) arrived, I wanted it! The thing I miss most when I wear skirts is having a good pocket, so what better than to make an A line skirt with big pockets out of it. I usually make skirts with an elastic waistband for speed, but if you do that then fill your pockets, it will likely start sliding down, which is why I made a zipper back and a button up top. This is how I made it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bean Bag Chair

These are so comfy and easy, you’ll want to make one for each member of your family

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"Today’s project could not be easier! This bean bag sewing tutorial is not only an awesome beginners project but a great addition to your home decor. Very handy, particularly if you have kids that love to hang around on the floor or a very large family.  With the help of this easy bean bag sewing tutorial you’ll be able to finish one pretty large bag in about 30 minutes. They’re so comfortable and much cheaper to make yourself".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycle Leggings into Children's Pants

Stylish and comfortable harem pants for a child

Tutorial at Nina Makes Blog

"I was given these leggings to upcycle and then I had a brain wave for a quick and easy upcycle idea!  Since these leggings are quite small and a nice floaty knit fabric (viscose elastane) I thought they would make great Harem pants for Hannah.  The only things I need to alter is the waistband and the length".... Read more