Last week, Jessica from Happy Together refashioned a t-shirt into a ruffle dress for her little girl. She received so many compliments that she has written up a tutorial so others can make one as well. Not only does she explain…
Tutorial: Pretty hostess apron
Tutorial: Pretty hostess apron
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty hostess apron. Tie one on for your next party and serve your guests with style. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sewing pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam
Flipt Studio shows how to sew pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sewing pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam
Flipt Studio shows how to sew pleated grosgrain ribbon into a seam. Go to the tutorial.
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Tips: Sewing with mesh fabric
I have several pieces of very pretty mesh fabric sitting in my fabric closet, feeling all neglected because I haven’t known exactly how to use it. That is going to change!
Gorgeous Things just finished a making a top from mesh fabric, and…
Tutorial: Thread catcher fabric basket
Sue Daley Designs shows how to make this fabric basket with a hexagonal base. She designed it to be a thread catcher, but don’t limit yourself to the sewing room. This little basket would be pretty just about anywhere in your…
Tutorial: Throw pillows from vintage tea towels
I love the idea of using vintage tea towels as fabric, but the designs on some towels don’t lend themselves to being cut in the middle, or folded, or gathered. For those tea towels, a pillow may be just the thing. …
Tutorial: Throw pillows from vintage tea towels
I love the idea of using vintage tea towels as fabric, but the designs on some towels don’t lend themselves to being cut in the middle, or folded, or gathered. For those tea towels, a pillow may be just the … Read More...
Tutorial: Messenger from recycled dog food bag
Jill from Living My Simple Life shows how she transformed a dog food bag into this messenger bag. The strong graphic elements of the dog food bag give the messenger a hip, edgy look. Want to make one yourself? Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Messenger from recycled dog food bag
Jill from Living My Simple Life shows how she transformed a dog food bag into this messenger bag. The strong graphic elements of the dog food bag give the messenger a hip, edgy look. Want to make one yourself? Go to her…
Tutorial: Make a pinwheel to store your pins
pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins. It’s easier than it looks! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a pinwheel to store your pins
pompom rouge shows how to make this pinwheel to store your pins. It’s easier than it looks! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, pinwheel, pincushion, pin[/tags]
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim for Sewing
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pressing a bag for professional results
Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]
Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel skirt, a circular skirt,…
Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel … Read More...