Mini Project For Scraps Of Fabric – Pretty Covered Beaded Necklaces

Fabric scrap project

Looking for a new fabric scrap project?  Why not make some fabric covered beaded necklaces. This is an exciting new and easy tutorial on how to make fabric covered beaded necklaces from the mountain of scraps from the Christmas sewing marathon. Yes, I hear you!!! What to do with this … Continue reading

Easy Pleated Blouse Pattern: Eve – Any Day, Everywhere

pleated blouse

Many of you may remember the popular project we published recently featuring Bali the Reversible Skirt.  When we were shooting the photos for this post, we chose to use a white pleated blouse to complement the skirt.  While the skirt was very well received and many of our members did … Continue reading

Fabric And Leather Handbag Pattern: Perfect For Beginners

leather and fabric handbag

This leather and fabric handbag is the perfect project for those who are starting to sew with leather and for those who are bored with fabric-only handbags.  You can make this with a normal domestic sewing machine so don’t be afraid to give it a try! I am not yet an … Continue reading

Easy Sweater Pattern For Non-Knitters

easy sweater pattern

After many reader requests, I wanted to come up with a design for an easy sweater pattern for non-knitters.  Knitting is one of my passions but, since I started designing at So-Sew-Easy.com I have had no time for it at all.  But I do miss knitting.  Often, I think of a dress or … Continue reading

Coin Purse Free Pattern, Full Tutorial – A Perfect Beginner Project

coin purse pattern

This coin purse pattern and tutorial are a follow-up to the Leather and Fabric Handbag tutorial we posted recently.  While you certainly don’t need to make this coin purse pattern from leather –you can use vinyl or almost any fabric– it makes a good first project for those who have … Continue reading

How to Refashion a Scarf into a Top or Bikini Cover

scarf refashioned

There is nothing like going on a trip to point out the gaps in my wardrobe… I often can’t figure out the right things to pack without taking the entire closet with me.  What I need is something practical that can be worn on many occasions.  Something that is chic yet casual.  … Continue reading

Anti Pickpocket Bag: FREE pattern, tutorial, and video sew-along

anti pickpocket bag

This is my take on an anti-pickpocket bag made of fabric with twisted handles.  I’m calling it Helsinki and here’s the backstory to this design: As many of our regular readers know, I was recently away on vacation with my family.  During the break, we managed to visit the Bernina … Continue reading