Tips, Tools & Tutorials | Little Fabric Shop Blog
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.
Wine Bottle Gift Bag Sewing Tutorial
Holiday party season is just around the corner, and you don’t want to get caught without a hostess gift. To get ready for this merry season, Little Fabric Shop has a new sewing tutorial. Our Wine Bottle Gift Bag sewing project has been designed to add a little extra fun...
10 Merry Christmas Quilt Patterns
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Wait, who are we kidding, the shops have been decorating for the holidays since September. Little Fabric Shop is looking forward to a handmade holiday season. To kick-off November, we’re sharing all of our shop’s Christmas and holiday themed quilt patterns. These...
Pumpkin Mug Rug Sewing Tutorial
We are in the full swing of autumn. That means hot apple cider, hot chocolate, tea, and all those warm drinks that keep us comfy and cozy this time of year. This month’s Little Fabric Shop tutorial is a Pumpkin Mug Rug. We’re bringing you two versions of this fun...
Specialty Sewing Supply Shops
When I sold my sewing work professionally, it was important to find and source high quality notions and supplies. For this week's blog, I am sharing some of my favorite online stores that sell specialty sewing items. These shops have large inventories of high-quality merchandise, and they also provide outstanding...
Sewing Skills Tutorials
Did you know that Little Fabric Shop’s blog is filled with many, many different sewing skills tutorials? We love to sew and share this passion with our sewing community. Every month, we feature tutorials and free patterns to help you learn new techniques. We have organized our blog to help...
Spooktacular Halloween Sewing Projects for 2022
Are you ready for a little Halloween decorating and sewing? We sure are! This is such a fun time of year – the air becomes crisp, and the trees start to change color. Hello sweater weather! There are so many fun Halloween sewing projects and ideas. We have put together...
Simple Table Runner Using Flying Geese Quilt Blocks
Knowing how to make Flying Geese is an important skill to have in your quilting toolbox. There are many different sewing methods to make these blocks. We are going to show you how to use the Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool to make these blocks quickly and accurately. AND...
Free Little Fabric Shop Sewing Patterns
Did you know that we have tons of free sewing patterns and tutorials that were created just for you? Sharing our love of sewing with our community of makers inspires us! All our free sewing patterns are located on our Tutorials page under the Blog drop-down menu. Please download and...
2022 Mini Series Sew Along Event
We are so excited to be one of the sponsors for the 2022 Mini Series Sew Along Event. Alison Glass and Giucy Giuce - Giuseppe Ribaudo – joined forces to celebrate and share these fun mini piecing patterns. There are four new patterns that will be added to the Mini...
Designer Spotlight: Cohana | Little Fabric Shop Blog
This month we are featuring the Japanese tool brand Cohana. We carry a number of these beautiful sewing notions here at Little Fabric Shop. They are produced by artisans and combine both traditional and modern manufacturing techniques. These special sewing notions make wonderful gifts for the sewist and are a...
14 Back to School Sewing Projects for 2022
Happy August 1st! We are just days away from sending the kids back to school. Let’s pause here and have a moment of celebration! To help get ready for the new school year, Little Fabric Shop has created a blog filled with back-to-school sewing projects. This is our second back-to-school...
Easy Quilt Blocks using Half Square Triangles
Want to learn to create beautiful and easy quilt blocks that look complicated and fancy – but are not? Half square triangles are a great place to start! By using just one simple quilt block technique, you can create beautiful quilts. These simple quilt blocks will then grow into a...
11 Fabric Crafts
Working with beautiful fabrics is one of our passions! There are sew (he, he) many fabric projects beyond creating quilts, home décor, and apparel. We have put together a list of fabric crafts that are both fun and easy to make! Most of these creative fabric projects do not require...
Pattern Designer Spotlight: Pen + Paper Patterns
This month Little Fabric Shop is featuring Pen + Paper Patterns in our designer spotlight blog. Pen + Paper Patterns is one of our most popular quilt pattern lines. Lindsey Neill is the pattern designer and owner. Her contemporary patterns reflect whimsical designs with a modern feeling. Her mission is...
Quilted Zipper Pillow Tutorial
Quilted pillows are some of my favorite things to sew and very popular items that I sold at arts and craft fairs. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how I create my quilt pillows. Starting with a small sized quilt block, you can create both a beautiful and sturdy pillow....
Sewing Room Organization Ideas
Having an organized sewing space really makes a difference in planning and completing projects. Knowing where your tools, thread, fabric, and other sewing supplies are stored will help speed up the process and give you space to think creatively rather than spending time searching for the fabric and tools you...
Sewing Projects Using Quilting Techniques
Here at Little Fabric Shop, we love to quilt! There are many sewing projects that utilize quilting techniques. Basic patchwork, basting, quilting, and binding can add extra depth and layers to many sewing patterns. We have put together an inspiration list of nine sewing project ideas where quilting methods are...
First Aid Zipper Bag Tutorial
We just can't get enough of this adorable zipper bag! There are so many variations available with a basic zipper pouch pattern. Today, we are sharing how to make a First Aid Zipper Bag. The first aid cross is created using basic patchwork techniques. This is a beginner friendly pattern....
Fabric Spotlight: Cotton + Steel Fabrics
Cotton + Steel fabrics is a popular fabric line within our shop and the quilting industry. Known for their high-quality fabrics and contemporary designs, this fabric is a favorite for quilters and sewists alike. This fabric brand was founded in 2013 by designers Melody Miller, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Alexia Abegg, Kim...
Summer Sewing Projects for 2022
Summer is just around the corner, and we are getting excited to enjoy all the fun this season brings. Going to the beach, having a picnic, travelling to new places, and decorating the home in bright colors are all ahead of us. We have put together a guide of some...
