Cute and clever gear can help keep fitness goals on track. This yoga mat sling, exclusive to our Etsy Shop, is a great start. It combines gorgeous ribbon with tough, wipe-clean PUL. Drawcords top and bottom make it flexible ...

Facings along both sides of the bib are made into casings, then threaded through with an extra-long tie that acts a continuous drawstring, creating both the adjustable neck loop as well as the wraparound waist ties. Comfy! ...

Turn standard off-the-rack T-shirts into something special with pockets, decorative stitching, inset panels, and cropping. It’s a super simple way to use up fabric and trim scraps to create an instant wardrobe upgrade ...

We searched for trendy decorator pillows at retail then “knocked off” our own versions for $100s less, like this bold awning-stripe option with piping + peek-through grommets. Other interesting accents? Try buckles, rings or toggles ...

A great gift idea for parents or grandparents. Classic wool plaid on the back, white cotton duck on the front, twisted cording around the edges, and black felted wool for the appliqués that mimic the look of vintage shadow silhouettes or monograms ...

A true Sewing Survival Skill! The word fussy sounds negative. But in the world of sewing, a fussy cut is a beautiful thing. It means cutting in a way that precisely captures a specific section of fabric for a specific purpose ...

These versatile key fobs are fast, easy, and fun: layer, stitch, clamp, done! One end has a split key ring, the other a swivel hook. You need just a scrap of thin faux leather and a short length of gorgeous ribbon ...

Fabric weaving plus decorative stitching-in-the-ditch packs a powerful color punch! Start with one 40-piece jelly roll bundle, and with clever seaming and slicing, end up with two different, yet completely coordinated 20” pillows ...

The front of a pillow is like a blank slate for creativity. We took that inspiration and ran with it for our long lumbar pillow featuring a center panel of unique twisted strips. Solid color fronts flip to show pretty prints behind ...

All those "special" T-shirts from events, vacations or sports teams... you don't wear them anymore, but you also can't seem to part with them. Make them into keepsake pillows! Cut out the motif, stitch, and stuff! It’s as easy as that ...

When you’re new, the questions are many: yardage, cutting, making, and attaching! We address how to calculate the amount of fabric you need, how to join strips, which foot to use, even why you need to use bias binding in the first place ...

This clever pillow looks complex with its intricate lattice front and peek-a-boo inset, but it’s so easy. We love the splash of color behind the lattice strips. Just imagine all the wonderful fabric combinations you could try! ...

If you're happy and you know it... make a pillow. This is what we envision Little Miss Muffet's tuffet must have looked like. A little bit cushion and a little bit pillow in one! Gathering the top and bottom is easy! ...

In homes across the country, it’s happening right now, probably in front of big screen TVs. Dads are napping. Make their snoozin’ time cushy and comfortable with our soft fleece blanket with its own handy remote control pocket ...

Covered buttons are cool! They add the special touch that says, "Stand back... I'm a home décor professional." Making them with a kit is easy and inexpensive. We like working with the Dritz kits – available in lots of sizes ...

Floor it! Our 24" diameter floor cushion is a comfy 4" thick - perfect for sitting or as a foot rest. Use around a low table for casual dining. Place on the patio for sunrise meditation. Toss in the TV room for extra seating ...

Pleats and tucks are a versatile sewing embellishment. We love the Wave Tuck, done with clever folding and stitching in two contrasting fabrics. We use it here on a pillow; bet you can think of lots of ways to add some rippling waves ...

Learn to pipe like a pro. From types of cording to determining length and yardage to making the bias strips to finishing the ends. You can certainly buy packaged piping, but making your own means you pick the perfect size and fabric ...

Sweatshirts and jeans may be daily wear for most college kids, but they need at least a few nice items for events, awards, even a job interview (wouldn’t that be great!). Make our soft-sided garment bag in bright school colors ...