CraftStylish shows how to make these eco-friendly flower corsages from bamboo knit and broken costume jewelry. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, flower, corsage, eco-friendly[/tags]
Sew a Simple key tray
Keys and other stray items laying around the house don’t look like clutter if you find a pretty place to stash them, perhaps in a small fabric tray like this one designed by Mairuru. The basic design is so simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth makes great picnic blankets
Oilcloth Addict continues to show us the many uses of oilcloth, this time with a tutorial for making a picnic blanket. I love this idea! With it’s wipeclean surface, oilcloth is the perfect choice for a picnic blanket. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a ripped buttonhole
A ripped out buttonhole doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Craftzine shows how to mend a ripped buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, buttonhole, ripped[/tags]
Tutorial: Fairy dolls from antique photos
Missy Hollenbeck from Fairy Child Heirlooms shows how to make these fairy dolls using an antique photo that has been transferred to fabric. I love how she embellished the transferred photo to turn it into a fairy! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkcloth tags!
Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these fun little tags out of chalkboard cloth. How fun is that??? Not only is it a great way to label storage bins in your pantry, I think it would also be a source … Read More...
Sara Trail: Young sewist doing big things
Sara Trail is a teenage sewing entrepreneur. At 14, she has published a sewing book and DVD for teens. She also designs and sells clothes and accessories, and hosts sewing workshops that teach other teens to sew. As if all … Read More...
Spring preview from Colette Patterns
Colette Patterns is showing a preview of their spring 2009 line. There are four dresses and one skirt, and they’re all so yummy! Literally. They’re all named after foods – Macaron, Chantilly, Eclair, Parfait, Beignet. Mmmmm….. See the patterns at … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a girly twirly skirt
Just Deanna shows how to make this girly twirly skirt. What little girl wouldn’t love this? Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, twirl, girls[/tags]
Tips for sewing on thick fabric
Sewing through several layers of thick fabric can be difficult. Needles break, thread jams, you name it. Keyk Lou has some tips making it at least a little bit easier to sew through thick fabrics. Get the tips.
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Tutorial: Easy jeans hem
Dacia Ray shows how to hem your jeans without losing the faded bottom edge. Get the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, hem, jeans[/tags]
Tutorial: Slipover baby bib from dishtowels
When my little girl was a baby, I almost exclusively used the bibs that just slipped over the head. No fussing with ties, or even velcro. Just pull it over like a t-shirt and you’re good to go. Create Everyday … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative seam finishes
Hoppo Bumpo has been featuring instructions for various seam finishes in their Seam-Along blog post series. This week, they finish out the series with decorative seams. First up, the channel seam. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew a diaper clutch
If you’re a mommy of a small child, you don’t go anywhere without diapers and wipes close at hand.
Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make this diaper clutch. Get the tute.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Chenille Easter bunny softie
Caryn from Smooch made these Easter bunny softies, and offers a tutorial so you can make some too. The chenille is a perfect choice for the rabbits; it looks like soft bunny fur. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Felt spring chicks
Peep, peep, peep! Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt. Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, peep, Easter[/tags]
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Tutorial: Easter chickummyjig
Tania Ennor shares a tutorial on Whipup for this chickummyjig softie. I love the long skinny chicken legs and the tiny little wings. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, chicken, chickummyjig, easter[/tags]
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Tutorial: Rusty fabric?
In most cases, rust is not a good thing. Like on your car – you don’t want rust there. But on fabric, rust can become a design element. Threads magazine shows how to intentionally rust your fabric to get a … Read More...
Sneak peek: Hot Blossom by Josephine Kimberling
Josephine Kimberling’s latest fabric line Hot Blossoms is aptly named. I caught a teaser at The Fabricshopper, and it was love at first sight. I can’t wait until it reaches the stores! See the full line at JosephineKimberling.com.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat
Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy? Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task. Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss. Get the how-to.
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