Gathered skirts are one of the easiest garments to resize. Simply cut the extra length off of the top and create a new casing. Today I Made… shows how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Cockroach softie magnets
Living in the Southern US, we get our fair share of cockroaches. Nothing can send me screaming from a room faster than the sight of a cockroach scurrying across my floor. But if for some reason you want to have some…
Tutorial: Halloween Cockroach softie magnets
Living in the Southern US, we get our fair share of cockroaches. Nothing can send me screaming from a room faster than the sight of a cockroach scurrying across my floor. But if for some reason you want to have … Read More...
Troubleshooting tension problems on your sewing machine
Most of the time my sewing machine is like a dear, dear friend. But when tension problems arise, there’s no denying that it is indeed a piece of machinery. With so many moving parts, there are plenty of things that…
Troubleshooting tension problems on your sewing machine
Most of the time my sewing machine is like a dear, dear friend. But when tension problems arise, there’s no denying that it is indeed a piece of machinery. With so many moving parts, there are plenty of things that … Read More...
Tutorial: Man’s dress shirt to woman’s peasant blouse
I love this dress shirt refashion by Alexis from My Mama Made It! She takes a man’s dress shirt and turns it into a woman’s peasant shirt. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Man’s dress shirt to woman’s peasant blouse
I love this dress shirt refashion by Alexis from My Mama Made It! She takes a man’s dress shirt and turns it into a woman’s peasant shirt. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
Tip: Keeping gathers gathered while sewing
How many times have you gathered fabric only to have the ends pull loose and the gathers start slipping out before you can get it stitched down? Jessica from SewChic shares a tip for keeping your gathers gathered until you get…
Free pattern: Gnome applique
This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts. He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block. Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free. Go to the pattern.
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Free pattern: Gnome applique
This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts. He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block. Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy doorstop
Beccy from Wipster shows how to make this quick and easy doorstop. She says she made up a couple of these in less than an hour. Get the how-to.
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Video tutorial: Inserting eyelets into purse straps
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial.
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Video tutorial: Inserting eyelets into purse straps
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Mitered corners on patch pockets
Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial.
Mitered corners are a fantastic way to achieve a polished, professional look … Read More...
Tutorial: Mitered corners on patch pockets
Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial.
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…Tutorial: Patchwork diaper bag
Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Patchwork diaper bag
Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop. Get the how-to.
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Diaper bags are like the “tricks … Read More...
Tutorial: Towel wrap skirt
Emily from Toad’s Treasures made this towel wrap skirt to wear at the pool. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Get the how-to.
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…Tutorial: Eco-friendly cloth diapers
If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own. Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew your Own Eco-friendly cloth diapers
If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own. Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers. Go to the tutorial.