Jennifer Casa from J Casa Handmade designed this kids’ wall tote, and they sold like hotcakes from her Etsy shop. Now she’s offering a free pattern so you can make your own. Get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Monster softie
Revoluzzza offers a tutorial for making this monster stuffie. He’s so cute I could eat him up! Instead, I think I’ll just sew a little guy just like him. Get the tutorial and make one for yourself.
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Lookie what she made: Tiny houses!!
I am so obsessed with fabric houses lately. These tiny houses by Marichelle from hearthandmadeblog are the latest to catch my eye. They’re so…. TINY. And so colorful, and so textural. If you want to own one of these tiny … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a chalkboard placemat and tag
These chalkboard placemats will keep your little ones occupied before a meal. They can color to their hearts content and then wipe it clean. Little Birdie Secrets tells how to make them. She also tells how she makes some fabulous … Read More...
Read up on buttons
First they told us all about zippers. Now BurdaStyle shares some interesting tidbits about the history of buttons. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Sew a superhero cape
You know your kid is a superhero. Now he (or she) can dress like one. Creative Kismet shows how to make this super superhero cape. You can get two capes from one yard of fabric. How super is that?? Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of taggie animals
Taggies, soft blankets or stuffed shapes with little ribbon tags sticking out the sides, make an awesome baby gift. Jill from Handmade by Jill has a pattern to make taggies in the shape of an alligator and an elephant. Do … Read More...
Tutorial: Hipslinger pouch
A fanny pack may be uncool, but this isn’t really a fanny pack. It’s a hipslinger pouch and it’s, well… hip. Rocknroar shows how to make one in this tutorial on Craftster.
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Tutorial: Easy shoe bag
White shows how to make these lovely shoe bags on her blog. This is such a simple sewing project, and it looks so luxurious. I think it’s the vintage fabrics she uses. Requiring only half a yard per bag, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sock doll
You can make a little doll just like this using a sock as the base for the body. Add some hair, a dress, and of course some mile-long eyelashes and you’ve got a delightful little doll. Mrs. D Lightful shows … Read More...
Experiments in fiber content
When you purchase yardage at the fabric store, you can usually check the bolt labels for information on fiber content. On the other hand, if you find your fabric at thrift stores, op shops, estate sales, or any other second-hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tab-top curtains using ribbons
Vively from Vively Online shows an easy way to make tab-top curtains, using ribbons for the tabs. Get the tutorial.
Sew a hobo-stye purse with this free pattern
Sew a trendy bag with this purse pattern from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play that Part. The Diana Hobo pattern is offered for free download from her blog. Get the pattern.
Lookie what she made: Corduroy cats!
These little corduroy cat softies from Felicia at Fluffy Flowers just make me happy. I’m not sure if it’s the big open-wide eyes or the fold-over ears or the whispy wiskers, or all of it working together, but I can’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a clutch-style diaper changing pad
For changing diapers on the go, Small Fry & Co shows how to make this changing pad clutch. Who knew that dealing with baby doo could be so chic? Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Sew a set of Crooked Coasters
These coasters designed by The Long Thread look like they belong on the pages of a high-end home decor mag. The solid white highlights the grid of wonky seam lines. Make a set for your own home (or for a … Read More...
Watch artisans sew at Smockshop Berlin
BurdaStyle reports that Andrea Zittel’s Smockshop is going to Berlin. According to BurdaStyle, as part of this enterprise, “Two artisans will work in the gallery for the first four days of the exhibition making the smocks that are available for … Read More...
Inspiration: Little fabric house
I let out a little squeal when I saw this little fabric house posted by ReFabulous. She received it from a swap, the lucky girl. This little house is fully embellished with buttons, shutters, and even a little surprise on … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided rag rug
When I was a kid, we had several braided rag rugs that my great-great-aunt had made. I remember being taken with all the colors and the bumpy texture. The Moda Bake Shop now has a tutorial for you to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a boys’ cap
With so many sewing projects focused on girlie things, I’m always pleased to find a tutorial that shows a little sewing love to the boys. The Eddie Cap, designed by Irene of Mushroom Villagers, is one such project. I … Read More...
