A super simple and easy tutorial for a manicure kit.  I think it would also make such a cute gift for a friend or loved one. This is tutorial is from Art Galery Fabrics blog. 

An amazing post from the Showcase Blog . Check it out if you are looking for a perfect way to use up fabric and batting scraps. And to practice quilting. Having a cute potholder makes cooking even nicer 🙂 To go to the tutorial and get the pattern click here. 

What can be more amazing for a sewing  mum (or a dad) than  sewing for children:)  The satisfaction from seeing  little girls and boys wear their mum’s creations is just indescribable. This post with a bunch of back to school ideas is for you dear sewing parents. The source for all the ideas and tutorials are as follows: http://www.sewmamasew.com/ http://www.modabakeshop.com/ http://www.skiptomylou.org/ http://hartandsew.blogspot.ie/ http://www.sameliasmum.com/   Owl Backpack Tutorial This backpack is fully insulated with heat/cold resistant batting

Searching for ideas for you dear readers and fans of sewing, I stumbled up an amazing website: http://www.japanesesewingbooks.com by Yifarn. In the sew along section every month she publishes amazing, very detailed tutorials with  the patterns available for download. I am definitely going to try to make this double zip pouch with two compartments. There are detailed pdf slides and even a video tutorial.   All tutorial and photos are from www.japanesesewingbooks.com

Check out this amazing  idea –  how a regular old mens button-down shirt can be completely changed . This tutorial from  cutoutandkeep will show you how to turn an old mens shirt  into a ladies outfit with a DIY Peter Pan Collar. The tutorial is available here