My friend Denise clued me into the Clover yo-yo makers, and since them I’ve been obsessed with making these little gathered fabric circles. The only problem is coming up with enough stuff to make from them! This little Easter chick … Read More...
Waiting for the fabric to dry
Lara from Kirin Notebook shows off the new drying system for her fabric screen printing business, Ink & Spindle. I had always wondered how screenprinters did with such large pieces while waiting for them to dry. See more pics of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a necklace from fabric scraps
Here’s a fun use for your fabric scraps. Cakies shows how to make these fun braided necklaces from fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, braided, necklace, scrap[/tags]
Tutorial: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie
CraftBlog shows how to make this Very Hungry Caterpillar
softie. Very cute! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books
on Amazon… Read More...
Free pattern: Marketplace reversible wrap skirt
You can find a free pattern for this reversible Marketplace Wrap Skirt at P&B Textiles. The skirt is designed by Bethany Mann of Bitter Betty Designs. Get the free pattern.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, wrap, skirt, reversible[/tags]
Tutorial: Remake a stuffed animal into a cat toy
JuxtaPoser shows how to repurpose a stuffed animal into a cat toy. She rips it open, inserts a bag of catnip, and closes it back up to create a toy that cats will love. Get the how-to.
[via Dollar … Read More...
Free pattern: Perfectly extravagent pincushion
Elinor Peace Bailey created a pattern for this Perfectly Extravagent Pincushion to accompany her new fabric line, Dance With The Fairies. Get the free pattern.
[via Fabtalk]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, pincushion, extravagent[/tags]
Loop By the Yard fabric made from Tyvek
Loop By the Yard is a new textile-like material made from Tyvek. Think of the possibilities for this fabric! It’s eco-friendly, and they’ll even include a postage-paid envelope for you to mail back your scraps to be recycled into new … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Easter eggs with a secret pocket
Sew, Mama, Sew shares a tutorial for making these fabric eggs. The secret pocket on the sides allow you to hide a little treasure inside. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Maternity wrap skirt
Make Baby Stuff posts a free pattern for making this maternity wrap skirt. The idea is to create an adjustable garment that works for you when you’re pregnant, but can still be worn after the baby arrives. Get the pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom
Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt
Craftster user cheytown shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt. Though the dress is looks nice laid out flat, it’s much prettier in 3-d. Be sure to check out the pics of her daughter modeling … Read More...
Tutorial: Bamboo-handled bag
Feeling the need for a new spring bag? Give this bamboo-handled bag a try. Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[via The Long Thread, who made a very pretty bag of her own]… Read More...
Tutorial: April flowers from fabric
Skip the April showers and go straight to the flowers with this tutorial from Going Sew Crazy. These fabric flowers are pretty on stems in a vase, or use them sans stems for a brooch or purse embellishment. Get the … Read More...
Cool tool: Stuffing Fork
Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store. It’s the Stuffing Fork
, created by Barbara Willis. This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Sidewrapped heirloom lining
Bunny at La Sewista! shows how to achieve a sidewrapped lining for an heirloom garment. According to Bunny, this lining technique allows you to add piping and other details on the garment while it is still flat. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Super sweet rabbit or kitty softie
I squealed out loud when I first saw this little rabbit softie by Mairuru. He’s just so stinkin’ CUTE!!!! Mairuru shares a tutorial to make this little rabbit or a similarly styled kitty. Get the how-to.
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a punky petticoat
Karline posts on Urban Threads with a tutorial for this punk rock petticoat. Get the tutorial.
[via Whipup]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, petticoat, twirl, skirt, punk[/tags]
Sewing Tutorial: Your little princess needs a crown
Is there a little princess in your life? Then she needs a crown. Koala Brains shares a tutorial for making a crown from craft felt. Get the tute.
Tutorial: Sew an easter egg pouch
Chica and Jo show how to make this little drawstring bag shaped like an easter egg. They used felt, though you could adapt the pattern for cottons as well. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, easter, egg, drawstring, pouch, bag[/tags]… Read More...