I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
All in Easy beginner project
In this post, I'll go over sixteen easy holiday gifts to sew, each with a free pattern and tutorial. All of these patterns can be sewn up quickly!
In this post, I'll show you how to make a belly dance skirt by using two squares of sheer fabric to create a tiered effect with lots of fringe.
In this post, I'll walk you through the process of creating a plus size circle skirt using a vintage fabric panel and a waistband from an old pair of leggings.
I'll show you how to make a really quick and easy Halloween dog collar with a pretty ribbon fringe. This is an easy dog Halloween costume to make.
This post contains a free sewing pattern and tutorial to show you how to make a felt flower pincushion using some of the fancy stitches on your machine.
In this post, I'm sharing nine of my free sewing tutorials in one place. These are easy projects for beginners, but experienced sewists can enjoy them, too!
In this post, I'll show you how to make an easy stained glass tray from a thrifted picture frame. I had a bit of stained glass window film leftover from another project, so I used it to create this easy DIY stained glass tray
In this post, I'll show you how to take a dollar store hat, add a pretty silk ribbon around the brim, and add a chin strap, so it won't blow away.
In this post, I'll show you how to refashion that white cotton thrift store dress to make it more wearable, using a tie dye kit to make a rainbow dress!
In this post, I'll show you how to make a stitch sample book in order to test out all of those fancy stitches and learn what your sewing machine is capable of.
This post contains a super easy leatherworking tutorial for beginners. You don't need a ton of tools and you'll end up with a cute bag.
Cork boards are great for displaying items, but cork isn't the most attractive color/texture. I'll show you how to cover a cork bulletin board with fabric.
