Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Simple Simon & Co. showing how to make a girl’s singled tiered knit skirt. The drop waist style is cute worn with a simple t-shirt. Her tutorial is part of Simple Simon … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi
This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis. It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice. (Straps are an easy addition, if … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little monster tooth fairy pillow
Amy from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial showing how she created this cute monster tooth fairy pillow. The monsters mouth is the pocket that will hold the tooth – and the money after the top secret exchange is made. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy scallop neck t-shirt
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can applique a colorful scalloped border around the neck of a plain t-shirt. You can use any color shirt with any color scraps, but the white she uses really pops with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated hem band
Meghan from The Sewing Geek has written a tutorial showing how to make a pleated hem band for a skirt. Instead of vertical pleats, like ruffles, these pleats are horizontal. It’s a lovely finish for a skirt hem. It would … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky crib or toddler bed sheet
Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how you can make a fitted crib or toddler bed sheet out of soft, cuddly Minky. Minky comes wide enough that you could also make one to fit a twin sized bed – just … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at Elna how to make her Strappy Fitness Mat Carrier. She uses it to carry her mat to and from class. It’s made from strong cotton webbing and decorative ribbon. Small straps keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase skirt
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a simple pillowcase skirt for little girls. It’s easy to make and absolutely charming when made from a vintage pillowcase, as she did. Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho romance ribbon trimmed shirt
Anna from Plan B shows you can add boho romance to a plain white shirt. She does it by adding ribbons, decorative stitches, and tassels. It’s a great project to put some of your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to use, … Read More...
Tips for sewing with chiffon and getting it to behave
Chiffon. The sheer fabric is so pretty – especially in prints – but I avoid sewing on it because it can be a bear to work with. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin recently made a chiffon shirt for her daughter, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple table skirt for an end table
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how you can revamp an end table by making a simple table skirt. The gathered skirt creates a softer, more romantic look for a basic wooden table. (It also creates hidden storage space – bonus!) … Read More...
Tutorial: Take Note notebook wallet
Jenelle Clark of Echinops & Aster shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make her Take Note notebook wallet. Inside the wallet is a pocket that will hold a 3.5″ x 5.5″ Moleskine (or similar style) notebook, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated denim mini dress refashion
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how she made this kicky summer mini dress, refashioned from a thrifted and less-than-flattering denim dress. The original dress was long and shapeless. She took it in at the bodice and shortened … Read More...
Free pattern: Curved burp cloth
Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for making these curved burped cloths. The curved shape fits nicely across your shoulders. They’re made from a layer of quilting cotton, with a flannel backing for absorbancy. For extra cute, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make purse ring straps, plus a cutting guide for different size rings
Ring tabs are often used to attach a purse strap to a bag. Most bag sewing patterns and tutorials will give instructions for making them, but the dimensions they give are generally to fit one size of ring. What if … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew drawstring sweatshirt skirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this cool drawstring sweatshirt skirt, with no sewing required. All you need to make it are a large sweatshirt big enough to fit comfortably around your hips, a scrap of t-shirt knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fabric hankies or napkins
Abi from Creating Paper Dreams shows how you can make these lovely layered fabric squares you can use as napkins, handkerchief, or half triangle bunting. The bottom layer is a solid white (or other color), with a pretty print … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded travel laptop case
Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch guest blogs at Bear Creek Quilting Company, showing how to make a padded bag to carry your laptop. This bag is built for travel! It has long straps so you can carry it on … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible play tent
There is no end to the adventures kids can have with a simple tent. Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this collapsible play tent for kids. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern
Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern. You often find a waistband pocket like this on a pair of exercise pants. The small pocket is … Read More...