This piggyback circus clown and bear costume is cracking me up, and that’s just seeing the photos. I’m sure it’s even better in person! Ashley from Make It and Love It created it for her son, and she’s got a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girls skirt with leggings
Skirts might be pretty on little girls, but they can limit the type of play they can do. It’s hard to jump or twirl flips when you’re afraid of your underwear showing! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Black cat Halloween treat pouches
Even small treats can be made special when you take some care with the presentation. Jodie & Jen from Eighteen 25 show how you can make these black cat pouches to hold Halloween treats. You won’t believe what they use … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Pumpkin patch applique design
This pumpkin patch applique design is cute for Halloween and all the way through Thanksgiving! Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial and a free pattern. Stitch it out and frame it up for a pretty piece of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy half apron hostess gift
Aprons make quick – and easy – handmade hostess gifts! Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew an apron. It’s a half apron with pockets on the front and long waist ties. With the holiday season coming, go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Woven back t-shirt refashion
Check out the cool woven back on this tank! Anne from WobiSobi created the tank – and the woven detail – from a basic t-shirt. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to do this refashion. There’s only … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic farmhouse pumpkin pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Them O Web for making this beautiful fall pillow with a rustic pumpkin applique. It’s made from a mix of prints in a neutral palette, with the word “fall” stitched across … Read More...
Tutorial: Circus lion Halloween costume for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this adorable lion costume for baby! The costume includes a romper with a tail and faux fur chest, and a matching furry hood for the mane. And since … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
Plastic wrap is an easy way to cover your leftovers, but it’s wasteful. You can use it once and then it goes in the trash, and then to a landfill. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can fabric bowl … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered ribbon medallions
Allison at A Glimpse Inside shows how to make gathered ribbon medallions that make perfect wreath accents! I think they’d also make cute hair accessories or, glued to a long loop of elastic, reusable gift bows. Use your imagination and … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with a lace ruffle hem
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew an easy elastic waist skirt with a pretty lace ruffle at the hem. The simple gathered skirt is super versatile – it can go dressy or casual and is comfortable … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Medieval princess Halloween costume for girls
This gorgeous medieval princess costume looks like it came from one of those high-end (and quite pricey) costume catalogs, but it didn’t. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom created it for her daughter. And though it is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute mini fabric banners
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make these fun little banner flags. You can embellish them up with appliques or heat transfer vinyl, or let them be cute on their own. Novelty prints are especially good for this! … Read More...
Tutorial: Make joggers from old yoga pants
Yoga pants are so last year. Or year before last, I can’t keep up. Joggers are now the thing to wear, but of course my closet is filled with yoga pants and I don’t want to spend the money to … Read More...
Tutorial: Skillet handle pot holder
See how to sew a potholder that fits around the handle of your skillet! Cat from Mary Martha Mama has the tutorial. It’s a great and useful project to make from your scraps! She shows how to make the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron fringe throw pillow
Are you loving the fringe trend right now? Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog guest blogs at Sugar & Cloth with a tutorial showing how to make this luxurious throw pillow with thick fringe. This pillow has two colors of fringe plus … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew bandana dog collar
You can make these smart bandana collars for your dog, with no sewing required! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. She uses fusible hem tape to assemble it. If you wanted to sew it … Read More...
Tutorial: Finger knit trimmed pillows
Who would have thought to use finger knitting as a trim on a pillow? Anne from Flax & Twine did and the result is quite pretty. It’s a perfect mix of modern and vintage. She shares a tutorial at KOEL … Read More...
Tutorial: Unicorn fifties costume skirt
Bev from Flamingo Toes puts the cutest twist on a poodle skirt costume, with a unicorn in place of the classic poodle. And not just any kind of unicorn, a GALAXY unicorn!! I’ m in love! You can make one … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Paper Bag Princess costume
Ashley from Bright Shadows created this Paper Bag Princess dress out of – appropriately enough – paper bags. Amazing! The costume is based on the classic children’s book The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. It’s an awesome Halloween costume … Read More...