Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how to sew wide satin binding around the edge of a baby blanket. The blanket itself is simply two squares of flannel set wrong sides together. Her tutorial includes how to fold the binding … Read More...
Read my review of Creating PDF Patterns and enter the giveaway
Earlier today I posted in our Giveaways section with a review and giveaway of Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale.
I’m only a third of the way through the course and my mind … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s knit tank top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girl’s knit tank top. You can sew them up quickly for a cute and cool spring and summer wardrobe. For a dress, extend the hem down … Read More...
Tutorial: Brushstroke pillow covers
Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric … Read More...
Free pattern: Tablet carrier bag
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this tablet carrier bag. It looks and carries like a chic tote, but it’s sized to hold your an iPad or other tablet. The top closure has two options – … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter Bunny Ear drawstring pouch
Karen from Listen to the Birds Sing shares a free pattern for making these sweet Easter bunny ear drawstring pouches. The bunny faces form the body of the bag, with their long floppy ears sticking up at the bag. They’re … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easter Bunny ears pillow
A bunny face painted on a pillow makes a special Easter Eve tradition, and also an incredibly cute photo prop. Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how you can make her bunny ears pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute gathered t-shirt shrug
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to refashion a plain t-shirt into this gathered shrug. It’s a super fast, super easy project. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! It make … Read More...
Tutorial: Half circle skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how to make a half circle skirt. A half circle skirt has less fullness than a full circle skirt and requires less fabric. Hers comes just above the knee, with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Kanzashi butterfly headband
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make this pretty kanazashi butterfly headband. Each butterfly is made from 6 hexagons (2 large, 2 medium, and 2 small) folded and stitched to make layered wings. You can charm squares or … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-hour easy fringed poncho
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a tutorial for making a fringed poncho. It’s a quick, easy project requiring only an hour of sewing time. You’ll need a 45″ square of fabric plus some bias tape and fringe trim. If you make … Read More...
Tutorial: April Showers Tote
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial at Tamagotchi Life showing how to make her April Showers Tote. A simple tote bag has a pretty april shower appliqued on the front. The finished size is approximately 11 x 13 … Read More...
Free pattern: Mix and Match Bow Ties
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making her Mix and Match Bow Ties for boys. They’re the real deal kind of bow tie, the ones that you actually tie. They’re made in two parts, with a hook … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sew chopstick sleeve from scrap fabric
Maria Merlino shows how you can quickly sew up fabric sleeves for your chopsticks. They’re super easy to make, and you can use your fabric scraps. Or, for a matched set you could purchase a fat quarter or a small … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden tab curtains tied in a bow
Michaela from Covered in Mod Podge shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make these hidden tab curtains tied together in the center with a bow. The hidden tabs are easily made from wide grosgrain ribbon stitched … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse
Over at Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll, you can get a free pattern for making a reversible horse blanket for an American Girl horse. It’s an easy project to make. Her pattern will fit an American Girl … Read More...
Tutorial: Galaxy painted moon phase wall hanging
Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a galaxy painted fabric wall hanging showing the phases of the moon. She starts with a piece of black fabric and gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny ear headband
Twirling Betty shows how you can use scrap fabric to make this cute bunny ear headband. A headband form is covered in fabric, with long wired ears knotted at the middle. With the wire inside, you can shape your ears … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reversible spring mini skirt from two t-shirts
Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned two thrifted t-shirts into a cute new reversible mini for spring. The elastic waistband is repurposed from a pair of pants she bought on the same trip, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved top zippered makeup pouch
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Lil Luna with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty makeup pouch with a curved, zippered top. She made it from a bright laminate fabric for a colorful new makeup pouch for … Read More...