Spring is just around the corner, and it’s bringing with it a new season of regeneration and renewal. Time to get prepared for a season of new projects with a refreshed workspace! Check out these tips for spring-cleaning your crafting space. Start by Cleansing Your Fabric No, we don’t mean washing the fabric. Instead, start your cleaning process by first going through your fabric stash. Begin by going through all of your fabric—especially the ones at the bottom of your bin or the back of your closet that you might have forgotten about! Read on →

March is here, and that means that spring is just around the corner! It’s time to put away the cozy flannels and snowman decor in exchange for some festive flowers and poppy pastels. Let’s welcome the spring season with some colorful sewing projects: Update Your Throw Pillows Use your favorite fabrics to create a big flower pillow cover that will add the perfect touch of spring energy and your unique personality to your living room decor. Read on →

As we all know, the type and quality of thread used can make all the difference in every sewing project! Let’s take a few minutes to look at the different kinds of thread—and why picking the right thread is so important: Why Thread Matters It can be tempting to save some money on a larger project by buying cheap thread. But using high-quality thread makes a huge difference, especially when you’re using a sewing machine. Read on →

Who doesn’t love a colorful felt DIY project? Felt is fuzzy, bright, inexpensive and easy to work with, making it a great material for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels! So, grab your sewing supplies and get some felt, and we’ll dive into some cute, fun, colorful projects: Plush Toys Stuffed animals made from felt make fun projects and gifts for the little ones in your life—or just for anyone who loves cute things! Read on →

Fewer things are cozier than a nice, thick, knit fabric. But as you know, this type of fabric can be trickier to work with than light and breathable woven fabrics. So, let’s take some time to learn what it takes to incorporate knit fabric into projects: Defining Knit Fabric Unlike woven fabrics, which weave together horizontal and vertical threads to create a thin, flat fabric, knit fabrics are knit in a way that forms interlocking loops—like your favorite sweater or scarf! Read on →

Do you want to start the new year off on a warm and cozy note? Grab your favorite fabrics and add this round-up of patterns to your resolutions! For Inside Nothing will get you into a “cozy” mindset like using your plushest fabric to create a winter leisure suit. This stretchy matching set is perfect for lounging around the house and sewing more stuff! If you’re looking for an even cozier way to lounge around the house, use some soft fleece to stitch together a hooded robe. Read on →

Is there anything that can add a delicate touch to a project quite like lace? However, this delicate touch can also be notoriously difficult to work with. So, let’s take some time to review some of the basics of sewing with lace: Identify Your Lace The first step to a project that incorporates lace is going to be to identify the type of lace that will work best for your project. Read on →

It’s already December, and that means that Christmas and holiday cheer are right around the corner! Get all of your presents and festive decor ready over the next 25 days with this pattern roundup: Gifts Looking for a great gift that you can put together quickly? Give someone the gift of cozy warmth with a beautiful fleece blanket. Get ready to use up all of your colorful cotton scraps! Gift the other sewing enthusiasts in your life something fun and useful by putting together a custom seam roll for each of them. Read on →

The weather is getting colder, and that means it’s the magical time of year for crafting cozy clothes and plush gifts from warm and soft materials! Let’s take a look at some tips for sewing with fleece, flannel and faux fur: Fleece In spite of being a relatively new material, fleece has become a popular go-to for super cozy clothes and blankets! And it’s no wonder, when this material is as affordable and versatile as it is soft and warm. Read on →

It’s already November! And that means that Thanksgiving and the season of family holiday get-togethers is just around the corner! There’s no better time to make your home and your table extra warm and inviting with some cozy Thanksgiving crafts. Start with the table where family gathers and decorate with an extra festive table runner. This cute piece makes great use of fabric printed with letters—and you can make it your own by changing up the printed fabrics, using appliqués instead or switching out the colors of the solid fabric! Read on →