Judy Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, has an exciting giveaway and interview on her blog. One reader will win 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric of their choice PLUS a signed copy of her book. Wow! It can … Read More...
Free pattern: Luscious Bow Tote
You can find a free pattern for this Luscious Bow Tote over at Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This is such a pretty purse! It was designed to coordinate with the Glam Garden by Josephine Kimberling. Go to the pattern.… Read More...
Tutorial: Button & fabric flower barrettes
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make these fun flower barrettes. The base of the barrette is covered with denim, while the flower is made from folded and stacked fabric with a button center. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Newborn ruffle skirt from t-shirt sleeves
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a super cute ruffled skirt for a newborn baby. The body of the skirt is made out of a pair of adult-sized t-shirt sleeves. That’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish plain jeans for a designer look
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture shows how to turn plain Jane boring jeans into ones that look like you dropped a couple of weeks’ worth of grocery money on them. She achieves the look with applique. Go to the tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s pleated uniform skirt for back-to-school
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this pleated uniform skirt. What a smart skirt for back-t0-school! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Folded and twisted fabric flowers
These pretty little flowers look like they’re tied up in knots. Really, they’re folded and stitched to create the shape. Little Treasures shows how to make them. These would make great embellishments for garments or bags! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible clutch with magnetic closure
Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this reversible clutch purse. A magnetic closure works no matter which way the clutch is turned. How cool is that? Get the tute.
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your bra straps pretty
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your bra straps pretty. That way, they won’t look silly when they’re peeking out from your tank tops. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Quick and easy knitting needle case
The DIY Maven shows how to make this quick and easy knitting needle case. She uses prequilted fabric to give it padding. Small narrow pockets hold the needles, while a flap covers their sharp points. It all rolls up for … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a full skirt into a sundress
Beccy from Wipster shows how she created this fabulous sundress. Would you believe she made it out of a full skirt? She used a dressform to pin out the excess fabric and reshape it to her figure. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard silhouette pillow
Farrant from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make these cute throw pillows with chalkboard silhouette appliques. The silhouette is of her son, and she uses dustfree chalk ink to write on the chalkboard cloth applique. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Patchwork zippered wristlet
Pink Penguin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty patchwork zippered wristlet. The pieced squares are just 2 1/4″. This is a great way to use up those tiny bits of leftover fabric that are … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl leggings with contrast cuffs
Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of cute little girl leggings with contrast cuffs. The cuffs allow you to introduce a contrasting color at the bottom, but they’re also an … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a girl’s tank top
TLK Designs shows how to make a girl’s tank top. You can use knit yardage, or you can repurpose the knit from an adult-sized t-shirt that you no longer wear. Go to the tutorial.
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Video tutorial: Stitch buttons using your sewing machine
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial showing how to use a button foot to stitch buttons down using your sewing machine. I recently started sewing my buttons down this way, and now that I know … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look at what arrived in the mail on Saturday! A box full of sweet dollies for our Dolly Donation Challenge! They were made by Pam in Fairview, North Carolina. Check out the paisley fabric she used for the hair. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a girl’s skirt from a woman’s top
PA Country Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s skirt out of a woman’s halter top. She only uses the bottom portion of the top (not the halter part), so really you could do … Read More...
Tutorial: Creating custom fabric prints from your artwork
Helen Klebesadel shares a tutorial over at Fiber Focus showing how to use Spoonflower software to create a custom fabric print from your artwork. In addition to giving information on how to create a basic tiled design, she shows how … Read More...
Sneak peek: Dreaming in French by Pat Bravo
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives a little sneaky peekie at her newest line, Dreaming in French. Look for this new line in stores this September. Go to the sneak peeks.
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