Instructables user sarahfish shows how to make a handkerchief skirt from old t-shirts. The example shows it made from three t-shirts in all the same color, but you could use several different colors of shirts for a more eclectic look. Go…
Tutorial: Handsewn pouch, with or without a leather strap
Tutorial: Sewing with a group of young children
Instructables user acafarchio is one brave woman. Over the course of 9 months, she taught a preschool class how to sew, and then helped each one create their own costume. While many (most) would have shied away from taking on such a…
Tutorial: Sewing with a group of young children
Instructables user acafarchio is one brave woman. Over the course of 9 months, she taught a preschool class how to sew, and then helped each one create their own costume. While many (most) would have shied away from taking on … Read More...
Tutorial: Aunt Fern’s pillowcase apron with attached washcloth
Quickie poll: Do you often find yourself wiping your hands on your apron? In a way, that’s what aprons are for – to protect your clothes while cooking. But what if that apron also had an absorbant washcloth attached at … Read More...
Tutorial: Aunt Fern’s pillowcase apron with attached washcloth
Quickie poll: Do you often find yourself wiping your hands on your apron? In a way, that’s what aprons are for – to protect your clothes while cooking. But what if that apron also had an absorbant washcloth attached at…
Tutorial: Convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies
Antoinette from clevergirl.org finishes up her blog series on sewing your own undies with a tutorial showing how to convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies
Antoinette from clevergirl.org finishes up her blog series on sewing your own undies with a tutorial showing how to convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower
Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this gorgeous ruched ribbon, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love it! The layers and layers of ruched petals remind me of a dahlia. She made it as an embellishment … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower
Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this gorgeous ruched ribbon, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love it! The layers and layers of ruched petals remind me of a dahlia. She made it as an embellishment for…
Tutorial: Layered fabric flowers by Heather Bailey
Heather Bailey shares a tutorial for stacking layers of gathered fabric to make these fun fabric flowers. In addition to basic instructions for making these flowers, she shares some ideas for other buttons and embellishments to add to the center as…
Tutorial: Raise the neckline on a sewing pattern
If the neckline on a sewing pattern is lower than you’d like, you can easily alter the pattern by raising the neckline. Rian of Presser Foot shows how to do just that. Go to the tutorial.
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Cool idea: Faux coffee sacks
I’ve seen some cool sewing projects using burlap coffee sacks. The only problem is, I don’t have any burlap coffee sacks. Creative Little Daisy wanted some coffee sacks for a project, and came up with a solution to that problem. She…
Cool idea: Faux coffee sacks
I’ve seen some cool sewing projects using burlap coffee sacks. The only problem is, I don’t have any burlap coffee sacks. Creative Little Daisy wanted some coffee sacks for a project, and came up with a solution to that problem. … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle-fold sunburst coaster
Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Triangle-fold sunburst coaster
Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket
A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket
A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
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“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to make a…
“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to … Read More...