Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans.  Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans.  Get the tute!

We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag.  It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents.  I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag!  Get the tutorial.

Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap.  They show it made out of their organic herringbone material.  Gorgeous!  Get the tutorial.

Vegbee at Just Tutes shows how to draft a simple pattern for a dashiki (a simple A-line shirt from nonstretchy cotton).  She drafted the pattern for an Africa theme at her daughter’s school, but this shirt would be great everyday … Read More...

Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics.  Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting.  Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog.  Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t … Read More...

Let’s face it.  Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band.  It’s gotta be there.  It’s gotta stretch.  But does it have to be ugly?  Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so.  … Read More...

If you want to add a chin strap to a hat but don’t want the awkward knot in the cord, check out this tip from Noiledotnet.  She uses a bead instead of the knot.  Read more about it.

Ahhh… the boxy polo shirt.  It seems everyone has at least one in their closet, usually emblazoned with a school or company logo.  Now, with this tutorial from This Mama Makes Stuff, you can refashion your boxy polo so … Read More...

If you’re making an unlined garment, consider using Hong Kong seams to hide the raw edges.  Bunny at La Sewista! has a tutorial to demystify this seam finish.

A recessed zipper is a nice way to add a zipper to a bag.  My Spare Time has a great tutorial showing how to add this feature.  Get the tutorial.

Hannah at knick knacks & ric rac has a great idea to give your buttons some extra flair.  She combines two plain buttons to make one two-toned button.  Not only do you get a high-end look without the high-end price, … Read More...

Kristin at GraceViolet shows how she gave her plastic wallet/organizer a makeover with a bit of oilcloth.  She was able to slip the oilcloth in under the existing binding and then restitch.  Get the details at her blog.  I’m … Read More...

If you draft your own patterns or trace them out of a magazine, you’ll probably need to add your own seam allowances.  Off the Cuff shows an easy way to do just this using your sewing machine.  Get the details.