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Adjustable Yoga Mat Strap Wrap
Look for an open space to create a calming, socially distant environment to practice your daily yoga and meditation. When you don’t need a full bag, this gorgeous strap wrap lets you sling a mat over your shoulder and go ...
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Faux Fur + Cotton Half and Half Pillows
Mixing textures is a fun way to create a unique look. For these toss pillows, we made one half cool cotton, the other half soft faux fur. When placed side-by-side and back-to-back, you get a pillow pile with plenty of personality ...
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Knit Infinity Scarf
Infinity scarves are a trend that just keeps growing. You can find them in everything from chunky wools to to sheer voiles to this wide wrap in a sparkling knit. Finishes at apx. 86" x 12” - enough length for a double or triple loop ...
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Front Wrap-and-Tie Obi Belt
These wide, tie-front belts can add a touch of bohemian style to your wardrobe. We used long quilting stitches to accent our fabric's design motifs, then placed a few pretty seed beads at focal points for texture. Great for scraps! ...
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French Market Tote with Chain Handles
Make a bold statement as you stroll the open air markets of France - or these days, perhaps just while wearing a mask in the aisles of your local grocer. The bag is a lovely blend of unique trim, dramatic fabric, and fussy cutting ...
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ColorBlock Poncho
Made entirely from soft, smooth flannel, this stunning poncho has the weight and drape of wool but without any of the scratchiness, so it’s perfect to wear around your face and neck. We selected seven amazing herringbone colors ...
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Ready-to-Apply Embroidered Sewing Survival Patch
Start off the New Year right by showing the world your sewing pride. Our Sewing is a Real Life Survival Skill emblem is available as a finished sew-on patch. Just $5.99 including free shipping in the US ...
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Fitted Crib Sheet in Cozy Fleece
Cotton sheets are crisp and clean and launder beautifully, but they can feel cool on baby's cheeks. Sometimes it's nice to switch up to a soft fleece to help your little one drift off to dreamland in warm and cozy comfort ...
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Soft Sack Insulated Lunch Bag
Create a fun, colorful, insulated lunch bag that features a bold monogram clearly stating, “That’s my PB&J, dude… hands off.” We combine a linen-blend solid with a striking quilting cotton on the outside, wipe-clean rip stop inside ...
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Repair A Broken Zipper Slider
Broken zipper = broken heart! It’s a major frustration because it means something either won’t close or won’t open. The most common element to fail is the zipper slider; this can also be the easier part to replace ...
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Grommets & Rivets Starburst Bag
Hardware is usually categorized on the functional side of sewing. For this project, we moved hardware into the fashionable category; grommets/eyelets and rivets create a striking starburst design on the bag's front ...
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Tall Square Tissue Box Cover
Tissue boxes are much prettier these days, but still may not be right for your room. Personalize the look with your own cover. You’ll love the pop-from-the-top grommet! The free pattern download fits a standard square-style box ...
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How to Make a Buttonhole on Your Sewing Machine
Buttonholes. For many of us, beads of sweat start to form at the mention of the word. "Am I about to ruin everything by botching the buttonholes?" Nope! They’re really not hard once you break it down into individual steps ...
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The Quintessential Plaid Tote
It has all the traits needed to rocket to the top of the totes. Precision cutting – both straight and on the bias, piping accents, and corded handles are just a few of the styling particulars that give this bag its iconic appeal ...
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Pillowcase with Decorative Pleated Cuff
This is a very fast and easy project, and new pillowcases are a great way to freshen bed linens. Have fun selecting three pretty prints for each pillowcase: one for the body, one for the narrow flange, and one for the pleated cuff ...
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Topstitching and Edgestitching Techniques
Learn to achieve tip top topstitching and enviable edgestitching. For embellishment or assembly, stitching visible from the right side is an important detail and its precision can make or break the final outcome of your project ...
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Cheat Card Set
We all love little cheats and hacks! Our popular Cheat Cards cover important, need-to-know sewing tips and/or techniques in a handy business card size: 2” wide x 3½” high. Get the six card set for just $1.99 in our Etsy Shop ...
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Window Valance Panels
Looking for a quick and easy way to fancy-up your windows? A valance is faster than traditional curtain panels, and can even be used in conjunction with curtains or blinds to add some fashion flair. It’s like a little window skirt ...
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How to Make a Narrow Hem with a Neat Corner
Making a narrow hem with a clean corner can be a challenge. Our go-to option, the one that earns our Sewing Survival Emblem, is a double-turn with a folded diagonal point corner: easy, tidy, and pretty from both sides ...
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Wrap ’n’ Tie Half Apron in Ticking
We love the retro look of tough-yet-soft ticking. It can stand up to those kitchen stains and spills. Our half apron design is beginner-friendly and fun to sew. Great for cooking your own family favorites or make one as gift ...
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