I think this little basket has been such a popular project because 1) it’s easy! 2) it’s a perfect scrap-buster, and 3) the finished project is something you can definitely use. I mean, who doesn’t want a little more organization in their home? The free sewing tutorial is on Ayumi’s Pink Penquin blog. I love her organizer baskets too!
Here’s the basket I made. And here’s my disclaimer… I messed up big time and I totally love it anyway. First I must tell you that I decided to make it bigger so my measurements were not exactly what Ayumi tells you to use. Then I somehow got mixed up when I was sewing the sides together so what should have been the bottom of my basket ended up wrapping from one side around to the other. And the patchwork part ended up on the ends of the basket mostly. Can anyone really tell? Did it make it any less ‘basketier’ or any less cute? Certainly not.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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When the kids went back to school a couple weeks ago, I started sewing a new quilt to help Fat Quarter Shop celebrate their Top 10 Video Tutorials of 2015.
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Let’s sew some DIY Bookmarks! Last weekend I wanted to make a super-quick gift to make for some young women in our church and this is what I came up with. This easy sewing project is jelly roll friendly because it uses 2 1/2’’ strips. You can also personalize the pieces with machine embroidery before sewing them together.
Learn how to sew a French seam in just a few easy steps. This professional seam finish is durable and hides all raw edges beautifully. It is perfect for lightweight fabrics (like voile or silk), sheer fabrics (like chiffon), fabrics…
I must admit… seeing all the beautiful herringbone pillows show up in our Sewalong Photo Album, I really wanted a pretty pillow. I didn’t have anything pretty in my bedroom. When I realized how well the colors on my mini…
Who says you can’t sew a new tote bag or purse in an afternoon? I’ve done it lots of times! And here are lots of free tote bag patterns I have actually sewn in an afternoon. 🙂
