Showcasing ~ Gathered Skirt with Lace ~ Tutorial

A gathered skirt for a little girl is an easy project for someone who is new to sewing. Add a lace trim to take it up a notch or two.

Showcasing ~ How to Make Placemats & Napkins ~ Pattern

Reusable cloth serviettes or table napkins are definitely the way to go from an environmental perspective. Matching placemats complete the picture.

Showcasing ~ How to Mend Jeans by Hand + Beetle Pattern

Strong and durable as jeans are, they invariably end up with worn patches. It seems that holes in jeans are now fashionable, but if you're not keen on that look, there's many ways to mend the hole and extend the life of an otherwise good pair of jeans.

Showcasing ~ Fat Quarter Tea Towels ~ Tutorial

I have bundles and bundles of fat quarters, most bought on sale at my local quilting store. I'm not saving them up for anything in particular. The right project always comes along, eventually. 

Showcasing ~ Lace Zipper Pouch + Hexagon Flower ~ Tutorial

Sewing zippers sounds scary - until you do it! I've never sewn a lace zipper, but it looks even easier than a regular zip.

Showcasing ~Wool Mat & Cutting Mat Carrier ~ Tutorial

How do you manage when you go to a sewing class or retreat? How do you get your sewing machine and all your gear from the car to the venue? Me, well - my bags precariously sit on top of my sewing machine, which is strapped to a trolley. Today's showcased tutorial solves that problem. It's a bag with a sleeve which fits over the trolley handles.

Showcasing ~ Denim Baseball ~ Tutorial

For a dog that loves to fetch, today's showcased tutorial is just the thing, as an alternative to the usual tennis ball.

Showcasing ~ Reversible Fabric Baskets ~ Tutorial

More fabric baskets for you today, and another construction method.

Showcasing ~ Nesting Fabric Baskets in 3 Sizes ~ Tutorial

Following on from this week's reader sewn fabric baskets, today I'm showcasing a fabric basket with a slightly different construction method.

Showcasing ~ Baby Bubble Romper ~ Pattern & Tutorial

I sewed almost all my kids' clothes when they were babies. If the baby bubble romper had been around then, I know I'd have used the pattern many times. It's super cute, roomy and totally practical.

Showcasing ~ Fabric Flower Appliqué Tote ~ Tutorial

Adding interest to a plain bag can be as simple as attaching an appliquéd design. It's a lot easier than you may think.

Showcasing ~ Upcycled Vintage Map Bunting ~ Tutorial

Don't know what to do with old, paper maps you have lying around? Repurpose and put them on show.

Showcasing ~ Cork Monogram Key Fob ~ Tutorial

Looking for a quick, easy project to sew? Today's showcased tutorial fits the bill...

Showcasing ~ Bird Seed Bag Tote ~ Tutorial

Ditch the plastic bags and make yourself a reusable shopping bag that's easy to wipe clean.

Showcasing ~ Hanging Kitchen Towel ~ Tutorial

Today's showcased tutorial is a modern take on an old favourite - a kitchen towel which will not fall on the floor.

Showcasing ~ Japanese Knot Bag ~ Free Pattern & Tutorial

With one handle longer than the other, a Japanese Knot Bag is a little different to your everyday bag. The unique design makes for a bag that will easily contain the contents, but without the actual installation of an enclosure.

Showcasing ~ Market Tote & Basket ~ Free Pattern & Tutorial

Reusable fabric market totes are definitely the way to go. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they can be made to suit your style.

Showcasing ~ Reusable Elastic Bowl Covers ~ Tutorial

Cut down on plastic in the kitchen by making a set of reusable fabric bowl covers. Not only will you be helping the environment, but there'll be no more fighting with cling wrap.

Showcasing ~ Apron in 3 Sizes ~ Free Pattern

Make baking fun with a pretty apron...

Showcasing ~ Fabric Nesting Trays ~ Tutorial

Fabric baskets are easy to make, require very little fabric and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Today's baskets are square and can be stacked.