Tutorial

Barbie mania is in full swing still with the popularity of the movie, the dolls, and everything in between. As a result, Tara Reed over at Riley Blake Designs thought it would be fun to do a project that is both useful and ties into the fun of the moment by showing you how to Sew a Zipper Bag and Wristlet using Barbie™ Girl Fabric.

Some schools have started, and some are just about to, so why not be prepared whether it's here or about to be. Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has a useful Back-To-School Drawstring Bag that will be perfect to carry your child's school supplies in, and you can decorate it with fabrics they will love so it can be more personal for them too. A fun project is ready and waiting for you to start the new school year.

The new school year is soon approaching, which means it's time to start gathering supplies again. But who wants to take that same old pencil case to school for another year? Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has a fast and easy Back-to-School Pencil Roll for you to make that is both a fun and functional way to store your writing instruments for the year. And while this is great for pencils, you, being the clever creative types that you are, could probably adapt this to hold your crochet hooks or knitting needles too.

Want to keep your books protected and give them a stylish flair all their own? Look no further than Erika Mulvenna's latest project for WeAllSew, where she will show you how to make a Simple Fabric Book Cover with ease.

Want to protect your scissors and feel like a knight of the round table at the same time? Then Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew has a great project for you. She will teach you how to make your own sheath for your sword, excuse me, Scissors Case that you can finish in just under an hour and lets you use up some scraps from your stash as well. Sounds like a win-win to us!

Summer is here and it is in full swing. That means lazy days lounging outside reading a book, having a picnic, or just daydreaming. For all of those activities though, you're going to want a comfortable place to sit down, and why not have the ability to do that anywhere you choose? Introducing the Relax Anywhere Mat from Art Gallery Fabrics at WeAllSew. Complete this simple project and take your summertime fun wherever you want to go!

Have you loved making patchwork quilts and wanted to translate that to your everyday fashion? Then Sharon Madsen from WeAllSew is here to show you just how to do that and will demonstrate how to add a patchwork accent to a garment. So next time you're at a quilt show, people will not only be admiring the quilt you submitted but will be complimenting the quilt work on your outfit as well.

The Fourth of July is just days away, do you know how you're going to decorate your table where the barbeque is laid out? Enter Art Gallery Fabrics and WeAllSew, who have just the project to answer that question. All you need are scraps of rectangles, squares, and strips to put this Patriotic Patchwork Table Runner together. Find out how decorative stitches and a new finishing technique finish up the design to make the celebration complete.

"Learn how to make a set of cat wand toys featuring a floppy fish, a chonky mouse or a spooky spider" from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew. This fun project will make a great treat for your cat to enjoy for hours on end once finished.

The Fourth of July is just a few weeks away, which makes it the perfect time to start making new decorations for that annual celebration of the red, white, and blue. Today, we have a Fourth of July Bunting from Faith Jones at WeAllSew. This quick and easy project will be the perfect accompaniment to spruce up that backyard B-B-Q or fireworks spectacular.

It's almost Father's Day, but you still have time to make that personal gift that he will love for years to come. And guess what? It doesn't have to take you a lot of time to make it. Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has a fun and quick tutorial for you to make a sweet, simple, and fun Father's Day Mug Rug that even comes with its own tie (but doesn't come with coffee or a mug).

Create a custom piece of unique wall art by stretching a mini-quilt, quilt square, or piece of your favorite fabric print on a canvas stretcher by learning How to Wrap Fabric on a Frame from Lee Heinrich at WeAllSew. Your Dad will love getting "pieces" of you!

Learn how to make this adorable Travel Sewing Kit from Art Gallery Fabrics at WeAllSew and be prepared to work on a project anytime you take a trip. By making the kit you will learn how to apply a zipper with tabs and how to sew with the walking foot.

Spring is in full bloom, and that probably means that your plants are too. Want a way to make your already beautifully blooming flowers even more decorative? Elizabeth Stoltenburg at WeAllSew has just what you're looking for with a fun Flower Pot Wrap. Test your longarm skills and create something that will "Take your basic flower pot from Drab to Fab."

In this section of The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, Amanda Murphy tells us why you don't need to be an expert to get great results. She gives tips for the bobbin thread, using templates and rulers, how to start your thread, and how to fix a mistake.

Mother's Day is approaching fast. Do you know what you'll be giving your Mom as a gift this year? Even if you are step ahead in the game and know, it never hurts to give her two gifts (or more). Cherry Guidry at WeAllSew has one such gift idea, and it's one you can add that personal handmade touch to. It's for "a quick notebook/journal cover perfect for bright, happy fabrics." What will you put on yours that your Mom will just love?

Today is the last day of Serger Month, so we thought we'd squeeze in one last project for you. Sue O'Very-Pruitt from WeAllSew is here to show you how to make a quick and easy Tissue Case using a basic 4-thread serger stitch.

Do you ever have that feeling that sometimes you quilt isn't working but you just can't quite figure out why? One thing you could try is adding some 1/8″ Wide Sliver Piecing throughout to give your blocks and piecing some room to breathe. Cassandra Beaver at WeAllSew has an insightful tutorial to show you just how to do that, and it just might be the thing your quilt has been missing.

Got loose tools that you want to keep safe and snug in a convenient place? Well, you're in luck as Christy Burcham at WeAllSew has the perfect tutorial for you to make a "super-simple box-bottom zipper pouch to hold your favorite sewing essentials." Plus, it comes with an appliquéd and embroidered heart as the cherry on top!