Make a Squishmallow inspired costume with a few colors of fleece and a big piece of cardboard! This DIY Squishmallow costume is fun and easy to make - just a little sewing and a little gluing! (Or ditch the machine and just glue the whole thing!) Squishmallows are big squishy marshmallow-like stuffed animals that you've probably seen around. These adorable plush toys come in a variety of animal and even food shapes. These costumes are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit during this spooky season and ready for trick or ...Continue Reading
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DIY Key Fob Wristlet Keychain Sewing Pattern
Make your own DIY key fob to help you find your keys! These stylish wristlets can be made with any cute fabric and they are incredibly simple to make! This fabric key fob tutorial includes two variations - a plain key fob and a bow key fob. Use any fabrics you want to customize these for everyone you know. A wristlet keychain makes your keys easy to find and easy to hold. Just sling the key fob over your wrist to keep your keys handy! Key fob wristlets make great gifts for friends and coworkers or new drivers. These also make ...Continue Reading
Crayon Roll Up Sewing Pattern
Make your own crayon roll up holder with this free sewing pattern! Crayon rolls are fun to sew and great for road trips or backpacks. The roll helps protect your crayons, too. This crayon roll-up holds 18 crayons and it rolls up to a cute, easy-to-stash roll! This is a great back to school gift for kids and a great stocking stuffer at the holidays. This post includes an easy fabric crayon holder tutorial making it the perfect beginner sewing project! I love sewing back-to-school supplies and this is a fun way to store crayons ...Continue Reading
embroidery hoop christmas ornaments
Make DIY fabric Christmas ornaments with this sweet pattern! Embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments are a super fun way to add a quilted touch to your Christmas tree! Use classic embroidery hoops to frame your quilted artwork! You only need a few materials for this quilted star block Christmas ornament craft. Gather a small embroidery hoop, a few fabric scraps and some Heat N Bond. DIY embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments are so easy and fun to make! Switch on some Christmas music, gather your supplies and let's make your own ...Continue Reading
how to make button pins with fabric scraps
I'm always looking for ways to display my favorite fabric scraps - the tutorial will show you how to make button pins using a button maker. These little pins make adorable, wearable accessories and they are so easy to make! A button making machine is a fun additional to your craft room and making your own buttons is really fun! I've had this button making machine for over 20 years, which sounds crazy! I saved up all my allowance to earn it way back in the day and have used it to make pinback buttons ever since! Custom buttons are ...Continue Reading
How to install a walking foot
Learn how to install a walking foot, I'll show you how! This presser foot is so helpful for sewing! This foot is an essential accessory for sewing thick sewing projects, quilting and sewing with specialty fabrics! A lot of machines come with a walking foot so you may already have one! If not, you can find them at sewing and craft stores or on Amazon. You'll just have to make sure the walking foot attachment you buy will fit your specific machine. You usually need to know either your brand and model name or whether your machine is a low ...Continue Reading
Applique Gnome Sewing Pattern
There's gnome body like you! Make an adorable gnome pillow for a neighbor or friend this Valentine's Day! This gnome sewing pattern is so cute and easy to sew and includes printable gnome puns! I'm so glad to gnome you! This cute stuffed gnome pattern has free templates to download. Making DIY gnomes is so easy and you can use so many fabric scraps! Use holiday fabrics for any celebration. Make it a valentine gnome with a cute little card with a gnome valentine pun! There are 6 little cards to choose from and they are available to ...Continue Reading
fabric gift bag pattern
Fabric gift bags are great for wrapping oddly-shaped or jumbo gifts! They are also fun to use for normal gifts and offers an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper! This fabric gift bag pattern comes in a few different sizes and variations for all types of hard-to-wrap gifts! Reusable gift bags will save you time and money on wrapping paper in the long run. Make some this year and use them next year and for every Christmas, birthday or celebration! This project was born out of necessity! I need a large bag to wrap a big ...Continue Reading
silk screen printing kit – DIY red panda plush toys
This post is sponsored by Speedball. In this post, I'll show you how to use a silk screen printing kit with Speedball Drawing Fluid™ to print a two-color design. These DIY red panda plush toys are so fun to make and are surprisingly easy to print and sew together. Making stuffed animals has been a hobby of mine for a while and printing the designs adds so much character to the plushies! Take a 2-D design and turn it into a 3-D plush. In this post I delved into 2-color printing - which feels so professional! Screenprinting these little ...Continue Reading
DIY Screenprinting with Speedball Speed Screens
This post, DIY Screenprinting, is sponsored by Speedball. I have used Speedball inks and products for over 20 years, so I'm thrilled to partner with them to take your sewing to the next level with custom screen printed fabric! Speedball kits are an awesome holiday gift for teens, crafty friends or even a great creativity kickstart for you! In this post I will show you how to create your own screen designs with Speed Screens™ and then screen print on fabric. These DIY Screenprinting screens can also be used to screen print ...Continue Reading
DIY Dog Leash Sewing Pattern
Sew your own DIY dog leash with this simple tutorial. Use any fun fabric to sew a custom dog leash fit for your stylish pup! Your dog's size doesn't matter - this leash can be made to accomodate any size and can really be used for any furry friends including cats. Making a custom leash means you can use any fabric you want! This easy DIY dog leash can even be made in leather for a sleek look. Make your pooch a custom dog leash for every occasion. Use white lace fabric for a wedding or make a new leash for every holiday! I love the ...Continue Reading