Sit n' Sew Blog

If you've been a Sit 'n Sew customer for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of fat quarter bundles - so much possibility in a carefully curated group of fabrics!    With Earth Day around the corner (April 22nd), I wanted to share another great use for fat quarters - making your own cloth napkins.      Why use cloth napkins?  First, they're much better for the environment than disposable paper napkins and paper towels.  They're also more durable, and over the …

Have you ever sewn a pillowcase? They're quick and easy to make using the burrito-style method! Sewing a pillowcase is a quick and easy project, and they're wonderful for gifts - for kids or grandkids (or maybe even a special pillow at grandma's house), for graduates heading off to college, or even to coordinate with your latest bed quilt finish.  This pillowcase uses three fabrics - a focal print, a coordinating cuff print, and an accent print.  Scroll down for a step-by-step …

New throw pillows are a fantastic way to refresh your home - they're easy to make, you can choose your own fabric, and you can swap them out at any time!  Let's take a look at how to sew a pillow cover.  I made these three pillows (22", 18" and 16" square) using City Tribe fabrics. Cutting: I cut two squares that are 1/2" larger than the size of my pillow insert. If you're planning to machine quilt your pillow, cut those squares 1" larger. Choose a zipper that is approximately …