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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 Zipper
Knowing how to sew a zipper is a skill that comes in handy for many types of sewing projects, but it can be a bit intimidating. Whether you’re making a bag, a garment, or repairing your own clothes, if you love to sew, there will come a time when you...
15 DIY Kids Costume Ideas to Sew for Your Little Ghouls
Table of Contents 1. Owl 2. Fish 3. Glinda and Wicked Witch 4. Daisy 5. Elsa from Frozen 7. Bat 7. Pumpkin 8. Harry Potter robe 9. Belle 10. Pirate 11. Wonder Woman 12. Monarch Butterfly 13. Donut 14. Strawberry 15. Granny Halloween is coming up sooner than you think! If you’re considering sewing costumes yourself this year, it’s never too early to start thinking...
How to Pick the Right Needle for Your Project
If you love to sew by hand, it is important to know how to pick the right needle for your project. There are many different types of needles out there, all with different qualities that can affect the hand sewing process. The Advantages of Hand Sewing You may be...
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...
Foundation Paper Piecing Sewing Tutorial
Have you ever seen a quilt or fabric project with the most accurate corners, shapes and designs – or – fabric art like a unicorn, sewing machine or even Baby Yoda and wonder – “How did they do that?” Most likely, the Foundation Paper Piecing sewing technique was used to...
How to Sew a Tapestry Wall Hanging
Table of Contents 1. Start with your vision 2. Choose your fabric 3. Gather other materials 4. Hem the fabric 5. Embellish 6. Hang the tapestry Have you ever admired wall tapestries? Then maybe, you’ve wondered how to sew a tapestry wall hanging yourself. If so, you’re in the right...
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...
6 Sewing Projects for Summer Beach Trips
Summer is officially here, and we are ready to hit the beach! There are so many fun handmade projects and patterns available to make your next adventure filled with homemade goodness. Keep reading until the end of this blog as we have included a Zipper Bag Tutorial just for you....
10 Simple Summer Dress Patterns
Summer 2021 is here and more than ever, this summer is a time to celebrate! If you love to sew, what better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to a new summer dress you made by hand? We’ve rounded up 10 simple summer dress patterns that you’ll love, along...
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...
Rolling Flag Table Runner Tutorial
As summer is just around the corner, we are getting excited for Barbeque Season! There is nothing better than heading outdoors and cooking on the grill for family and friends! To get us ready for outdoor dining, Little Fabric Shop created a simple and fun Rolling Flag Table Runner Tutorial....
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...
Fat Quarter Earth Day Cloth Napkins Tutorial
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day this month, we have put together a super easy tutorial on how to make cloth napkins. This beginner friendly pattern will help you create reusable napkins in no time. Who said that you can’t create cute tableware while you reduce, reuse, and...
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...
