The “fantail” refers to the unique triangular back on our lightweight wrap, which is further accented by a removable tassel. Careful fussy cutting of all the pieces creates a striking style. The instructions also include the matching obi style belt ...

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 ...

Many event venues and campuses no longer allow closed totes and bags. If you want to carry in a larger bag, it must be see-through. Try our fashionable solution in clear vinyl with cotton accents. You’ll love the hanging pocket ...

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 ...

Warm weather and sunny skies mean it’s time to show a little leg! Try our fast and easy, flirty little skirt in soft double gauze with a comfy elastic waist and kicky bottom ruffle. Perfect for strolling under bright, blue skies ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jazz up your jammie-time with cute sleep shorts. One pair for Him with a drawcord and pocket. One pair for Her with kicky ruffles and a satin bow. We show how to make a pattern using an existing pair of your favorite shorts ...

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 ...

One of the must-have accessories for warm weather is the bandana: as a head scarf, or tied around the neck, pony tail, wrist, or even onto bags and totes. Fashion flash: you don’t have to use traditional bandana fabric! ...

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! ...

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 ...

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 ...

Big totes are great for big jobs, but sometimes, a compact purse is all you need. This pouch is tall and narrow with room to hold the necessities plus a little extra. Fold down the top (or leave it tall), sling over your shoulder, and you’re good to go ...

Binding! 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 ...

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! ...

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 ...

Made of soft knit as a simple tube, it’s a 4-in-1 solution: pull up over your nose and mouth to protect, stretch over your head as a hair cover, scrunch down into a headband, keep around your neck for warmth ...

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 ...