Janome Sewist 721 project ideas

What’s the hallmark image of summertime entertaining? A tall glistening glass of lemonade filled with clinking ice cubes. And what is that wonderfully refreshing glass doing? It’s sweating. The condensation is pouring down the sides. It’s making a little puddle. This beautiful summertime image needs a beautiful summertime coaster. That’s what we have today, a

Create your own useful and unique diaper clutch with this easy-to-follow and step-by-step “TOKYO Diaper Clutch” sewing pattern. The “TOKYO Diaper Clutch” stores all necessary baby items and is (when unfolded) even long enough to use it as a changing mat for your little one. It can be a beautiful gift for a baby shower or a …

Looking for a one of a kind Gift for Mom? A special friend ,a Hostess gift, Wedding or Shower Gift, Housewarmings or just for yourself this is a practical and pretty gift that will last for many years. Colorful and stunning display on your dining/kitchen table, kitchen island or coffee table, night stand and or dresser. The background is beige with multiple Red Cardinals on branches adorn this scene. They are enclosed with a complimentary red sashing followed with a beige border and finished…

Protect hands and furniture from hot soup, chili, and oatmeal with a soup bowl cozy that’s as cute as it is functional! They’re fast and easy to make, which makes them ideal handmade gi…

Free placemat pattern - easy to embellish with your favorite applique, quilting, or embroidery patterns. Make one for each family member!

Sew a warm hug around the neck! You can make your own Therapeutic Neck-wrap Heating Pad with a few scraps and a handful of household items. This makes such a thoughtful gift, but make sure you treat yourself to one too!

Hi! I’m so excited to host this new sewing series at Not JUST a Housewife. Today I will show you how to make a pretty lined iPod or phone case. My phone is always laying around or stuffed in my pocket and tends to get really dirty. Now, I just slide it in this soft […]

You might not know what a Potato Bag is….I didn’t even know until a few months ago and I live in Idaho–the land of Potatoes. But now that I use it…I will never go back. This bag is a bag you put your potatoes in, throw it (or place it) in the microwave, heat, and […]

With the dying days of October the Holly Bazaar comes closer into view so it's been a full court press to get myself organized to finish up a few items for the craft table and something for the Silent Auction. Happily, these placemats are now quilted and bound and ready to go. I love the colours and hope that someone else will too. Nothing overly fancy in the quilting department, just evenly placed diagonal lines of stitching with a blue/green variegated thread. Its what I used when I made a…

Here’s a super simple and super quick sewing project for beginners. The designer will show you in an 8-minute FREE video (that you can find below) how to sew a grocery bag holder using a tea towel. The whole project should take you 10-15 minutes once you know how to do it. With the novel …

This is a sewing pattern for the Iris Garden Hat for kids. It’s the perfect hat for hot and sunny days. Your kid can wear it in the garden while playing, or having a great time on the beach. Either way, it’s perfect to protect your loved one in the hot summer days. You need …

Create your own adorable Tub Family using my pattern. ***** This is a PDF pattern, not a finished product***** Skill level: Confident beginner/intermediate A knowledge of applying binding would be useful but not essential as I provide detailed instructions on how to do this. These useful storage tubs are perfect for organising your workspace, desk or dressing table. They come in three different sizes, which nest together beautifully. A great way to use up all your scraps and incredibly fun…

Hello there, Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. I am happy to present this compilation of free projects to sew for Mother's Day. Enjoy! FREE PATTERN ALERT: 20+ Free Projects to se

Have you ever wondered what the little ball is for on your seam ripper? Learn how to use a seam ripper and the little red ball.

Sew your own 7 minute DIY zipper bag with this beginner friendly sewing tutorial. You won't believe how fast you can make this DIY lined zipper bag!

Learn how to make a scrunchie - this easy method for making scrunchies can be hand sewn or machine sew. An easy projects for beginners and fabric scraps!