Amazing Mae shows how to make these pretty pincushions from a large fabric circle. She tops them with a felt circle and a covered button. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Use a coverstitch to help sew a narrow hem
When hem a curve, I use a narrow hem. Even with the narrow hem, a tight curve can make it difficult to keep the edge smooth as you turn under the fabric. Pranamama posts an instructable that shows how she … Read More...
Sew a kids’ wall tote with this free pattern
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...
Technique: Use paper to figure out pattern problems
When the going gets tough, the tough get… out the paper? That’s what Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish suggests doing when trying to get the kinks out of a pattern, whether it’s a pattern that you’re designing or a commercial pattern … 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...
Save your sewing scraps for the birds
If your sewing space looks anything like mine, you’ve most likely got a pile or two of sewing scraps laying around. You know, the bits of selvedge or extra thread tails and other debris that is generated during a productive … 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...
All about feedsack fabric
There’s just something about old feedsack fabric. For some, it’s the vintage prints. For me, it’s the brilliance of making food packaging specifically to be repurposed. After reading about the history of feedsack fabric from QuiltHistory.com, I love this … 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.