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Here at Little Fabric Shop, we love to sew! Our blog is filled with sewing tutorials and fabric inspiration to help energize your projects. We regularly add to our blog, so check back often for our latest tips, tools, and tutorials. Little Fabric Shop is a Modern Fabric Shop for Joyful Sewing.
How to Sew a Pillowcase
Table of Contents 1. Choose your DIY pillowcase fabric 2. Gather your sewing supplies 2. Line up fabrics 3. Make the burrito for your pillowcase 4. Sew up the edge of your pillowcase 5. Free the burrito 6. Trim excess fabric 7. Sew your pillowcase 8. Finish it up You...
9 Back to School Sewing Projects
Table of Contents Free Sewing Tutorials for the School Year 1. Pencil Case 2. Lunch Box Napkins 3. Art Smock 4. Zipper Bag 5. Reusable Lunch Bags 6. Kid’s Insulated Lunch Bag 7. Hand Sanitizer Holder 8. Scrappy Fabric Bookmark Tutorial 9. DIY Mouse Pad Back to school is just...
8 Trendy Fabric Patterns for 2021
Table of Contents 1. Moody Florals 2. Embroidered Fabric 3. Natural Fabrics 4. Metallic Fabrics 5. Vintage Prints 6. Bright Stripes 7. Watercolor Prints 8. Rainbow Now that the world is opening up again, it’s time to embrace trendy fabric patterns for 2021 that you can show off in public—besides...
How to Coordinate Fabric Patterns
Decorating a room in your house can feel daunting if you are unsure of how to coordinate fabric patterns. You may be worried about the room looking too busy, or your selected colors will clash. Sure, you could always play it safe and go for a monochrome or neutrals-only look,...
How to Cut Fabric From a Pattern
If you want to know how to cut fabric from a pattern but have never tried your hand at it before, you may think that the process is pretty self-explanatory. You just put the pattern on the fabric and you cut it out, right? Wrong! In reality, properly cutting out...
Our Favorite DIY Sewing Projects for Summer
Sewing, just like going to the beach or lounging by the pool, can be a very relaxing summertime activity! When it’s too hot to go outside or you need a festive new accessory for a picnic or vacation, you can stitch one up. Whether you’re sewing yourself or keeping your...
Beach Headband Tutorial
Table of Contents Summer Headband Hair Accessory Tutorial PDF Pattern Download: Beach Headband Tutorial Begin by Gathering Supplies & Materials. STEP 1: Cut Fabric STEP 2: Begin Constructing Headband STEP 3: Create Band STEP 4: Attach Strap to Main Fabric STEP 5: Finishing the Headband Congratulations! You Are Finished! Summer...
DIY Gifts to Sew for Dad for Father's Day
Whether he built you a treehouse or cooked smiley face breakfasts out of fried eggs and bacon, your dad has probably made you a lot of things over the years. This Father’s Day, return the favor by giving your dad a DIY gift of your own! Here are our six...
5 Easy Baby Sewing Projects for Summer
It’s almost summer, and what a perfect time of year to sit in a sunny window, have a refreshing glass of lemonade, and start some easy baby sewing projects! There are many simple sewing projects that make great gifts to welcome a new baby into the world. So if you...
5 Beginner Sewing Projects for Spring
April showers and May flowers are here! That can only mean one thing... it is time to start some spring sewing projects! Whether you are stuck inside on a rainy day or putting off doing your spring cleaning like us, this season is a great time to get some sewing...
7 Sustainable Sewing Projects for Earth Day
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, you may be trying to think of ways that you can “go green.” Luckily for you, there are tons of sustainable sewing projects that are easy, fun, and good for the earth! When you want to start living in a more eco-friendly...
10 Baby Quilt Patterns for Your Bundle of Joy
Baby quilts are a nearly essential part of any baby room and make wonderful gifts for new parents and their newborns. Baby quilt patterns are often very simple to follow, and the small quilts can be made up quickly (great news if you are expecting triplets!). Whether you are making...
The Different Types of Pre-cut Quilting Fabric
If you ever use quilt patterns, you have probably come across instructions that call for different types of pre-cut quilting fabric like “fat quarters” or “jelly rolls.” These terms refer to bundles of fabric you can buy from the manufacturer. These cuts are commonly used in quilting because they can...
Seven Spring Sewing Projects
Want to make this? Keep reading until the end for the tutorial! The weather is changing. The days are getting longer, and tulips are just starting to make an appearance. As we move from winter to spring, it is a perfect time to freshen up our home with some...
Spring 2021 Fabric: 10 Top Fabric Styles for Spring
The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but springtime is still just around the corner! That means it’s time to pick out your spring 2021 fabric. Whether you want to freshen up your wardrobe with new handmade clothes, sew up some Easter decorations, or quilt a blanket...
Easy Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day
We all know Mother’s Day should be every day. However, the day to celebrate, May 9th 2021, is coming up soon. Do you have a worthy present for your loving mom? If you don’t and you like to sew, we have some great, easy gifts to sew for Mother’s Day...
St. Patrick’s Day Clover Mini Quilt Pattern Tutorial
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. We have created a scrap-busting mini quilt pattern to add a little Luck of the Irish to your home. Gather your saved low-volume and green fabrics to create this fun mini clover quilt. If you need a few extra scraps, we have...
How to Sew a Personalized Scrunchie
Just like bibbed overalls, military-style combat boots, and high-waisted jeans, scrunchies are the latest revisited trend to make a powerful fashion comeback. Scrunchies are a fun way to add a pop of color to your look...and hold your hair securely in place! But did you know that they are also...
11 Beginner Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns To Try Now
Fat quarter quilt patterns are popular for a reason. A fat quarter bundle allows any beginner to sew a gorgeous handmade quilt without the headache of choosing coordinating fabrics or cutting out tons of fabric squares. What is a Fat Quarter Bundle? A fat quarter bundle contains a...
How to Bind a Quilt in 8 Easy Steps
If you’ve made it this far sewing your quilt, congratulations, you’re almost finished! Binding a quilt is the very last step in quilt making. We’re here to help you put the right finishing touches on your gorgeous quilt, step-by-step. Read on to learn how to bind a quilt the right...
