Gina Michele puts a twist on a basic boxy top. Literally. She gives the back of the shirt a twist before sewing it up so it has a drapey open back. She shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted file pouch
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a quilted file pouch that’s perfect for back to school. The large zippered pouch will keep your papers and files organized, and the zip closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt basket of fruit for play kitchens
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this play basket of fruit out of felt. This would make a cute addition to a child’s play kitchen! The felt basket is filled with nutritious felt fruit – an apple, a lemon, … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s Preppy Kitty Skirt
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Preppy Kitty Skirt. It’s a super cute girl’s pleated skirt, with a bow at the waist and a sweet kitty face applique. She gives dimensions to make one in a girl’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern macrame pillow
This macramé pillow is not your mama’s 1970s macramé! The bright pink macramé contrasting with the white pillow gives a modern punch. And those pom poms! Ama from Ohoh Blog made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Putting a smooth hem on a curved fabric
Hemming a curved piece fabric, like on a circle skirt, can be challenging. The nature of circles is that the outer edges are longer than the inner edges, so when you turn in a hem you’re essentially needing to stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded dress-up capes for kids
Never underestimate the power of a cape to transform a child into a superhero or princess or evil villain. Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make a hooded cape for kids’ dress-up play. She shows … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Comfy knit lounge pants
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of comfy knit lounge pants. I live in lounge pants like these! As soon as I walk in my door, I change out my skirts or jeans (or … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat coiled rope basket
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Henry Happened showing how to make the cutest kitty cat coiled rope basket. You can make it on your sewing machine, with the rows of rope sewn together with a zig … Read More...
Tutorial: Crochet yoke sundress for a little girl
Fabi from Fabi Creates combines crochet and sewing to make this beautiful little girl’s sundress. The yoke is crocheted, while the dress that is sewn to it is sewn from fabric. The look is breezy and summery. This style of … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt with a hidden kangaroo pouch pocket
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a skirt with a hidden kangaroo pocket. Rather than sewn on the front of the garment, like you’d find on a hoodie, the kangaroo pocket on this skirt is on the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Wet swimsuit bag
It’s no big deal to take a swimsuit with you to the pool. Just tuck it in your pool bag. But on the way home, that suit will be wet! Sara from Alice and Lois shows how you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a curved shirt tail hem
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood adapted the Staple Dress that she sewed to give it a shirt tail hem. The curved front and back hems meet up in a sharp concave point at the side seams. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a colorful stretchy belt from fold over elastic
The folks at Dritz show how you can use fold over elastic and decorative buckles to make cute belts. You’ll need to use the thicker and wider fold over elastic (like you’d use for making baby diapers). The elastic comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle end pillow case with decorative stitched ribbon accents
Sew4Home shows how you can make these pretty pretty pillow cases with ruffles sewn at the opening. The ruffles are accented with stitched ribbon. The designs on the ribbon are made with the decorative stitches on your sewing machine, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre dyed cross back tank t-shirt refashion
This ombre dyed cross back tank top is pure summertime! It’s breezy layered over a sports bra, or wear it as a swimsuit coverup. Meghan from Generation T shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl hot pad and pot holder set
Jonie from Knot Sew Normal guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make this owl hot pad and pot holder set. The hot pad has two sweet owls appliqued on it, and the matching pot holder … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie lion pillow
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a tutorial for making this hexie lion pillow that is alllll kinds of cuteness. It would be sweet in a nursery or child’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s tank sundress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this pretty tank sundress for a girl. It’s actually a hack of one of her knit tank top, a previously published free pattern (fits girls’ sizes 3-8). … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle zippered pouch in 3 sizes
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make these fun triangle zippered pouches. Her tutorial gives dimensions to make them in three sizes: a larger pouch that could hold toiletries, a medium sized pencil pouch, and … Read More...