Handmade for Life
Embellish a shirt or sweatshirt with a patchwork peace sign using this easy raw edge applique sewing tutorial. Perfect sewing pattern for using up those fabric scraps. Fun raw edge applique sewing tutorial using shapes – peace sign, heart, and smiley face. I loved creating …
Sew a wristlet purse with zipper closure out of a pair of old jeans using this easy sewing tutorial. I had a pair of thrifted denim jeans that I cut off for a skirt but no longer wear and decided to make a zipper wristlet …
Learn how to create patchwork letters to add to a shirt or sweatshirt using this easy raw edge applique sewing tutorial. This tutorial shows you how to sew the word “LOVE” in patchwork letters onto a shirt using fabric scraps, a sewing machine, and the …
Turn old jeans into a fun crossbody bag using this step-by-step sewing tutorial. For this denim jeans crossbody bag tutorial, I am using a small pair of jeans (size 6) I found at a thrift shop but you can use any size you want depending …
Make a notepad holder with pockets using this easy sewing tutorial. The DIY notepad holder pattern features a side pocket, a pen pocket, a pocket to hold a 5″x8″ notepad, and button closure to keep you organized while on the go. Sometimes it just feels …
Sew a quilted zipper pouch with flat bottom and side strap using this easy sewing tutorial. The quilted zipper pouch sewing pattern features a flat bottom, side strap, and zipper closure. This quilted zipper pouch is perfect for makeup, sewing notions, crochet hooks and supplies, …
Sew a DIY fabric journal bookmark pen holder using this simple sewing tutorial and never misplace your pen again. If you love to journal, it can be frustrating looking for your favorite pen you somehow misplaced. Now you can sew a bookmark and pen holder …
Sew a large quilted flat bottom tote bag using this beginner friendly sewing tutorial. You can quilt the fabric using the design you love. The tote bag is one of the simplest sewing projects yet the most useful (in my opinion). I took my simple …
Learn how to sew a quilted messenger style handbag using this easy sewing tutorial. The quilted messenger bag sewing pattern is the ideal sewing project to get you started with quilting. Experiment with your favorite quilting designs. Plus, the finished crossbody bag is the perfect …
Turn a fabric shower curtain into a cute drawstring backpack using this simple sewing tutorial. This cute DIY drawstring backpack is made out of a shower curtain I found at a local thrift shop! I thought the curtain was adorable and knew I could use …