For Sewing Enthusiasts
If you’re a fabric hoarder like me fabric storage can get a little tricky. I love this easy tutorial for fast fabric covered boxes. The boxes even fit in those IKEA cubby style shelves! Also bonus points for using some of the fabric to beautiful the boxes right?
Learn how to make your own Fabric Covered Boxes at Rae Gun Ramblings.
There’s still time to sew up a few more gifts before Christmas, right? If you’re looking for something kids or teens are sure to love, check out this tutorial for a portable pillow bed:
This portable pillow bed is perfect for lounging on anytime, anywhere, and makes everything from reading books to playing video games a little more comfy. All you need to make one is a flat sheet and 5 pillows, so it’s inexpensive to put together. It’s an easy sew too! Check out the simple tutorial at It’s Always Autumn.
Let’s face it, the Christmas tree can look bare and (ahem) naked until those presents are piled underneath. Why not add a tree skirt? When adding a Christmas tree skirt under the tree, think outside the box. Your tree skirt doesn’t need to stick to the traditional red and green colorway. Sewing modern Christmas tree skirts will guarantee that, your tree will be the talk of the town!
Check out these ideas for modern Christmas Tree skirt tutorials:
Tired of using a random collection of trivets and hot pads when you serve big holiday meals? Here’s the solution! This reversible table runner is insulated to protect your table from hot serving dishes this Thanksgiving and beyond. It’s a quick, afternoon project; get the tutorial at The Inspired Wren and be ready for the holidays in no time.
The holidays are around the corner and in my world, that means company. Now, I like to set a nice table just like the rest of us but never seem to find the linens that I love.
With the help of this how to make a placemat project, I can easily pick out matching fabric and transform my table-scape into a fantastic spread for all to admire! Think Martha people… these easy placemats are that good!
Make these easy quilted pillows – no piecing required! This is a perfect project for those who wan to dip their toes into quilting. Get the tutorial here.
I love making simple changes to my decor for the seasons – and making up cute pillows is one of the easiest ways to do it! You can keep your storage to a minimum too if you make up pillow covers – then you can just easily change them out for holidays.
I’ve gathered up some cute Fall and Halloween pillow ideas for inspiration – I think I will start with the flannel and sweater pillows!
Flannel Halloween Face Pillows
Candy Corn Color Block Pillows
Repurposed Flannel Kilt Pillow
Which pillows will you try first?
As the cooler weather approaches, what’s more fun than snuggling under a soft and cozy quilt with your favorite snuggle bugs?
This rag quilt tutorial is the fastest and softest yet. It uses quilting cotton fabrics on the front (hello 8” scraps!), flannel as the middle layer, and soft fleece on the back. My Halloween quilt is getting lots of use and I’ve already started on our Christmas one!
It’s Fall!! It’s time for sweaters and cute scarves and cider and of course – all things pumpkin!
I’ve gathered up some darling fabric pumpkin tutorials – so you don’t have to wait for them to hit the stores or worry about them getting old – you can decorate with them for as long as you’d like!
Which one are you going to try first? I think I’m going to make up some Velvet Pumpkins! Those have been on my to-do list for ever!
Ready to make your kitchen your own? Choosing your favorite fabric is a great way to personalize and add color to your space. We’ve rounded up free tutorials and patterns to help spice up your dining and food prep experience! Ready? Let’s get sewing!
Before you can make dinner, you need food! Here’s a great shopping tote tutorial!
If you forget your tote and end up with plastic bags to store, you’ll want a grocery bag holder to keep the chaos under control.
To dress your table, sew up your own placemats! You won’t believe how fast and easy they are to make!
And at each place setting you’ll need cloth napkins. With this tutorial you’ll be amazed at your perfectly mitered corners!
When things get hot you’ll want a pot holder, for sure —
And at the end of the day you’ll want cute dish towels to help clean up!
Have a project that would add to this collection? Add your link in the comments, we’d love to see!