Small Fry & Co. shows how to make these small fabric baskets, perfect for stashing your sewing supplies. Get the tutorial.
Fabric List for online shopping
If you shop for sewing supplies online, then check out Fabric List. It’s a database of online fabric stores, giving information about the kinds of goods you can expect to find at each store. Like to buy cottons? There’s a…
Fabric List for online shopping
If you shop for sewing supplies online, then check out Fabric List. It’s a database of online fabric stores, giving information about the kinds of goods you can expect to find at each store. Like to buy cottons? There’s … Read More...
Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts
Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts
Dana from MADE shows how she reuses fabric scraps when wrapping gifts. She pairs long ribbons made from leftover fabric with plain brown paper sacks. Read more about this cool idea on her blog.
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Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustments
Christine from Assorted Notions shows how to alter a sewing pattern to move the shoulder seam forward. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Braided fabric straps for a tank
Dress up a plain tank with these fun straps made from braided fabric. My Mama Made It shows you how. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Braided fabric straps for a tank
Dress up a plain tank with these fun straps made from braided fabric. My Mama Made It shows you how. Get the how-to.
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All about pressing cloths
Pressing cloths are an essential when ironing your sewing projects. The extra layer of fabric protects the surface of your project from scorching or little shiny spots left by the hot iron. Find out all about pressing cloths with this…
Tutorial: Super simple skirt
Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Super simple skirt
Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels
Head over to Lil Blue Boo to see how to make these attractive floor pillows from bath towels. You can use a hand towel to make a smaller accent pillow. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Floor pillows from bath towels
Head over to Lil Blue Boo to see how to make these attractive floor pillows from bath towels. You can use a hand towel to make a smaller accent pillow. Get the how-to.
Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is a…
Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go
The kids can take their coloring with them with these doodle bags. The pockets are sized especially to hold crayons. Mandy from MaKC Creations shows you how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go
Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Similar projects are a Draughtsman’s Pouch Art Tote and a Child’s Activity Bag with crayon pockets.
The kids can take their coloring with them with these … Read More...
How much fabric do you need to make a jacket?
The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.
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Tutorial: Sew a skirt in 20 minutes
Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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