Easy DIY pillowcase: Free pattern for beginners

Bring a pop of color into your home with this easy envelope pillowcase tutorial and free pattern. Learn how to make a beautiful pillow cover with French seams and a smart envelope closure. Making a pillowcase is the perfect beginner project!

Easy DIY placemats you can make in 10 minutes

Learn how to make easy, reversible placemats with this free tutorial. If you have a sewing machine, one yard of fabric, and matching thread, you can easily make your own pretty placemats in 10 minutes. It’s a quick project, perfect for beginners.

DIY baby christening dress

I was both excited and concerned about this christening gown for a long time, ever since my best friend asked me to make the dress for the upcoming christening of her daughter.

Easy envelope pillowcase with ties. DIY tutorial

Learn how to make your own beautiful envelope pillowcases with ties with this easy tutorial for beginners. All seams are neatly finished without a serger.

DIY tunic linen dress tutorial

Learn to make your own tunic linen dress with this quick tutorial. This is probably the easiest dress you’ll ever sew.

Frayed edges linen dress tutorial – no pattern needed

Learn to make your own cute linen dress with this simple tutorial. This is probably the easiest dress you’ll ever sew – even if you’re a beginner, this dress can be ready to wear in less than one hour.

How to sew a gathered dress for girls in 10 simple steps

I made my own sewing pattern and sewed a girls’ dress, and I’m sure you can too. Here’s how my experiment went, with step-by-step instructions and lots of photos.

How to make linen napkins, the easy way

Learn how to make your own cloth napkins with mitered corners, the easy way. DIY linen napkins, a simple way to reduce waste at home, …

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