The very very first step in any sewing project, at least ones making something that might one day see the inside of a washing machine, is to prewash your fabric. I know, no fun, right? But… you don’t want to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lovely summer skirt from a scarf
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Brassy Apple, showing how you can refashion a large scarf into a summer skirt. You’ll need a larger scarf for this project. A scarf measuring 24? x 72? will make a skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Snuggly Bunny Baby Blanky
Shannon from Googiemomma shares a free pattern for making her Snuggly Baby Bunny Blanky. It’s a soft baby blanket made from minky and flannel, with a cute bunny softie attached. The bunny snuggle blanket would work equally well for boy … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby boy faux vest onesie
Grey Luster Girl shows how she made this faux vest onesie for a handsome baby boy. It’s a store-bought onesie with a vest shape appliqued to the front. A bowtie is stitched to the neck. This would make an awesome … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Men’s basic t-shirt
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for making a men’s basic t-shirt with a crew neck. She will also share a tutorial tomorrow showing how to make a V-neck variation. Her free pattern makes … Read More...
Inspiration: Sew Geeky does Star Wars
Sew Geeky celebrated May the 4th this year with a Star Wars theme. (As in “May the 4th be with you…”) The Sew Geeky girls each sewed up something fabulous inspired by the movies. Go to Max California to see … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a layered sheer inset to a bodice
Bernadette from daisies and dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to add a layered sheer inset to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail! The lace layered over the bodice fabric gives the look of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine stitch reference cards
In addition to a standard straight stitch, most sewing machines are able to sew a variety of other kinds of stitches. The diagrams printed on your machine give an idea of what the stitch will look like, but to know … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy party dress for an American Girl doll
Dressing a doll in a fancy dress is so much fun! Arts & Crafts For Your American Girl Doll shares a tutorial showing how you can make a party dress like this one for an American Girl doll. The bodice … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric rope rug
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make your own rope rug using clothesline and strips of fabric. You’ll need quite a bit of fabric – she used 9 yards to get enough strips to make the one … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Round Floor Cushion
Sew4Home shows how to make their Big Round Floor Cushion. The circular top and bottom pieces are pieced from wedge shapes. The angles that the wedges come together can create cool designs if you fussy cut the pieces. Or, how … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girls ruffled legging shorts
Lindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of girl legging shorts with ruffles at the hem. They’re perfect for layering under summer skirts and dresses! You’ll start with a basic leggings pattern, … Read More...
Free pattern: Wax print hobo bag
Rubyellen from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making this wax print hobo bag. The simple lines of the slouchy bag show off the gorgeous and large-scale prints of the wax print fabric. The lining is also a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girls ruffled full apron
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial showing how to make this pretty ruffled apron in girl sizes. It’s made from two fabrics – one for the bib and skirt, and another for the ruffles and ties. She includes … Read More...
Inspiration: Frozen-inspired summer tunic
The movie Frozen might make you think of winter, but Christine from Heidi & Finn shows how she created a summer tunic inspired by the crazy popular kids’ movie. She added an Elsa silhouette to a sleeveless tunic, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of espadrilles
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how you can make a pair of espadrilles The fabric shoe with rope sole is classic summertime footwear. She shares a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make the soles (scroll … Read More...
Tutorial: Constance Organizer with plenty of pockets
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial at The Glamorous Housewife showing how to make her Constance Organizer. The outside resembles a book with a fabric cover and a contrast spine. On the inside, plenty of pockets will hold notepads, … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a side stripe to pants, no sewing required
Anna from Plan B shows how easy it is to use decorative trims to add some side stripes to a plain pair of pants. You don’t even have to sew a stitch if you don’t want to. You can use … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Twinkle Star Tooth Fairy Pillow
Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow for making her Twinkle Star Tooth Fairy Pillow. It’s a star shaped pillow with a loop at the top so you can hang it from a door knob or bed post. … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy color blocked top, three ways
The Purl Bee shows how sophisticated a simple boxy top can be. In fact, they show it three ways, using color blocking, arm length, and waist ties to create variations on the look. Made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight … Read More...