A step-by-step tutorial on how to make pajama shorts from scratch. These easy shorts have an elastic waistband. A video sewing tutorial is included!
I recently made a slip dress out of this adorable lemon pattern material. As much as I can I try and get the exact amount of fabric needed for the garment to reduce wastage and cost. But whenever I do end up with left overs I always put it to good use by creating a little something that suits the
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
Learning to make the professional looking DIY bucket hat from our bucket hat pattern is an easy afternoon project. Finding bucket hats for children and adults can take some trawling through stores or online, and then they maybe don’t have your color or size so our DIY bucket hat is the answer – in the size you want, and the color and fabric you choose. The DIY bucket hat pattern is fully lined and has stitching on the rim – a tough little hat that will last a long time. Once you have made one bucket hat you are going
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
What's that red ball for? Best seam rippers.
How to Make an Easy Dress (For Cheap!): Two facts about me: I'm cheap. I love dresses. I wear dresses probably 6 days out of the week. It's not that I one day just decided to wear dresses to feel cute and girly. Far from it. I spend a lot of time sitting at home, knitting, crocheting, …
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Learn to make fabric bookmarks using fabrics scraps. This easy tutorial will walk all level of quilters through the steps to make a fabric bookmark.
A big list of 30 FREE printable sewing patterns and tutorials for women, children, accessories, and home projects. Plenty to keep you busy for a while!
Learn about how to keep your sewing supplies in good working order, plus the best way to go about sharpening a seam ripper.
Sewing zippers can be one of the most intimidating, and sometimes frustrating, part of a sewing project. It always seems like the zipper or top fabric – or both – want to move around. Here are some tips and tricks that can make sewing zippers a little easier: 1. Pin, Pin, Pin Pin the zipper…
It’s tension time & you feel the stress of not being able to get the sewing machine tension quite right. Easy checklist to get your machine sewing correctly
When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...
Ok, so you’re all in on this whole “sew my own stuff” thing that all the cool kids are doing, right? You get a machine, or maybe your mother-in-law offered you her old one because it’s been collecting dust since the late 50’s. You head to the store to pick up some fabric, thread and – “what the heck are all of these needles”!
Our list of 23 DIY sewing projects for beginners will mean fun for the whole family. These are simple sewing project ideas to get you started.
Learn how to make small round fabric baskets with our free sewing pattern. Cute DIY trinket baskets with Liberty of London Fabric.
10+ clever sewing hacks you absolutely need to know! Must-see clever hacks that will make your sewing easier.
Dive in to the “how” part of how to clean and maintain your sewing machine in this article.
This handy sewing tip from Threads #178 helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Do you want to know how to make a Sewing Room Plan for Decoration and Organization? You are in the right place. First steps to follow.
Tiny Fold-Over Pouch sewing tutorial from Sotak Handmade
How To Make A Puff Quilt The Easy Way ~Bubble Quilt ~ Puffer Quilt. Free sewing Tutorial
I shared a list of Christmas gift ideas to sew last year here. Now that another year has gone by, it is time for an updated list. Here are 10 ideas for gifts you can sew this Christmas... because handmade is best! If you are looking for teacher gift ideas or things to sew with the kids, there are a few options in here too. Enjoy!
Easy How To Sew Women's Sleep Shorts With Free Pattern. This tutoral is easy and fun. How to sew women's sleep shorts with free pattern. Sewing tutorial.
Learn how to sew potholders by machine in this easy tutorial for DIY quilted potholders that are heat resistant and super cute!
Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
Over 20 adorable free baby sewing projects from quilting to clothes to teething accessories! Sewing for baby is fun with your own baby projects!
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Written plus video tutorial shows you how to sew a zipper pouch - great practice for zippers and fun and quick gifts to make
Hey there! When you are new to quilting and sewing knowing the yards/inches gets very confusing. When I started learning how to sew, these terms were like learning another language! Haha! I remember going online and looking for a yardage...
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
11 perfect ideas for a beginner seamstress.
I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……
Finding the perfect DIY gifts for your loved ones can be much easier when you sew your own with this great list of amazing sewing gifts. Use these DIY gift ideas and enjoy watching your loved ones open these cute sewing gifts. Great for the holiday season or birthdays.
This easy hack for how to add a laser line to any sewing machine will give you an amazing feature of one of those fancy machines for a whole lot less money.
27 Projects you can make to organize your sewing space and your life- use up those scraps and fat quarters, and make organizing fun and creative!
50 creative sewing projects to make for handmade Christmas gifts, DIY holiday gift ideas to sew for friends, family, kids. Easy step by step tutorials.
Tutorial: See how I combined a bunch of fabric strips and leftover interfacing to create Fabric Scrap Bookmarks.
Garments always look better when their sleeves extend from the body so smoothly the attachment area looks nearly seamless. Even if you manage to control the sleeve-cap ease and avoid…
How To Make A Lip Balm Holder - chapstick pouch that clips to your keys, bag or belt. A great gift or idea to sell. Quick easy scrap buster.
You sewing machine's presser foot holds the fabric down against the feed dogs, but did you know that changing your presser foot can help your sewing machine achieve amazing things? Here's a handy guide to most of the most common sewing machine presser feet...
Craft Organizer Bag Sewing Tutorial. How-to step by step
The bat sewing pattern is now available :) (And just as a note, most of the fabric for my bats came from Joann Fabric if you'd like to purchase something similar) You can buy this pattern on Etsy...
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.
