Sewing Supplies Blog / DIY Tutorials

Halloween novelty fabrics are fun and often brightly colored and will bring some fall colors inside. What better way to add a touch of Halloween than by this table runner, which is quick and easy with your sewing machine? You can also use Halloween cloth scraps you’ve been saving.

Upcycling is a fun process for you and your family. Take the kids or your spouse, thrift some t-shirts, and make yourselves new pajamas! It's easy, fun, and you get to spend quality time with your fam! Learn more on the process here.

If you wear makeup, you likely buy disposable makeup remover pads all the time. Not only are you spending money on something you will use for a few minutes and then throw away, the product ultimately ends up in the landfill. Learn more about how to make reusable ones here!

Dryer sheets have chemicals and perfumes that transfer from your clothes, sheets, and towels to your body, and some of these can irritate certain skin types. Moreover, traditional single-use dryer sheets cost money and end up in the landfill, where they take years to break down. 

Colorblocking pillows are an easy DIY sewing machine project to add accent colors to couches and chairs. Mix and match colors and fabrics to keep a rotating variety of colors and patterns to match the season, holiday, or your preferences. 

This DIY bib doesn’t take long to create and promises to be a lifesaver. It’s so simple to create that you might find yourself tempted to design an entire collection. In fact, making a bunch of bibs this way doesn’t even require a sewing machine if you’re not comfortable using one!

This DIY messenger bag is a great addition to your accessory lineup when it’s time to swap out work pajamas for business casual once again. If you have a sewing machine at home, it’s simple to create an eye-catching messenger bag that will keep you organized and moving with ease as you head back to work.

Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for the kids. Something is energizing about a fresh start in a new class. A big part of getting ready for it all is picking out supplies. Check out our tutorial on our insulated lunch boxes!

You don’t need to be an expert with the sewing machine to get great results for this project. DIY pencil cases get the kids ready for school and work great as teacher appreciation presents or gifts for friends and family.

While the option to head out to the nearest store and pick one up is always there, creating a DIY lap desk is just as simple and can be accomplished at a fraction of the price. If you have a sewing machine at home, this project promises to be as quick as it is cute and functional.

Finding a place to put it all doesn’t have to mean heading to the nearest store and spending too much on an oversized beach bag. Instead, consider a DIY approach and simply add a few functional pockets to a beach towel or blanket you already have.

If you’re having trouble finding a baby swimming hat that comes in a style you love and stays in place, this DIY option is excellent. You’ll choose your eye-catching fabric and end up with a final product that thoroughly shades your child’s neck and face.

When you’re hoping not to spend a bundle on a brand-new cushion cover every time there’s a spill, this DIY bench cushion cover is a great alternative. 

When you’re out and about checking items off the day’s list, the last thing you want to do is dig through your pockets for that chapstick you just know you grabbed before you headed out the door. It’s a common fly-in-the-ointment scenario, but one that can easily be avoided by taking a few minutes to create a DIY Chapstick keychain holder.