Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shows how you can make her Chloe Dress for toddler girls. The Chloe Dress has a layered skirt, a ruffle across the top of the bodice and straps that tie in the back. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible fabric bowls
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make collapsible fabric bowls. You can make them from any cotton print. Velcro in the corners allows them to store flat when not in use. There are so many uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lace garment without seam allowances showing through
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew a garment from lace. It takes a little more time than sewing out of regular fabric, but doing it this way will keep the seam allowances from showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make toddler shorts from a man’s button up shirt
Caroline from Maika shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make a pair of toddler’s shorts out of a man’s button up shirt. The shirting fabric is a nice weight for spring and summer shorts. She uses the … Read More...
Tutorial: Marble painted blouse
Anna from Plan B shows how she created a marble effect on a blouse using fabric paint. A sponge and a paintbrush will create the subtle shading and veining. She uses this technique on a blouse she purchased, but you … Read More...
My Marimekko iPad case with a dense foam padding
A while back I showed you the Side Panel Skirt I made that featured a graphic Marimekko tree print. I cut the skirt pieces so I’d have a scrap left over big enough to make a new cover for my … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool felt flower scarf for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make an itty bitty flower scarf, just the right size for an 18″ doll to wear. The scarf is made from scraps of cashmere or wool. Perhaps you have some left … Read More...
Kataryna’s kawaii baby homecoming outfit
Katryna from Sew Chibi made this kawaii outfit for her due baby, due to arrive in just a few short weeks. Like all of her designs, this little outfit is packed with fun details. She made the top from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew chalkboard fabric napkin rings
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can make a set of chalkboard fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. The chalkboard fabric can be written on and erased again and again and again. Write a person’s name to indicate … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple duffel bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag. It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec fabric and webbing for straps. Her dimensions will create a good-sized bag, 20″ long. She made it … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple slip case for a reader or tablet
Charm Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to make a slip case for a Kindle, tablet, or other small electronic. It’s a simple fabric pouch with a large pocket across the front and a button and elastic closure at the … Read More...
Free template: What Does a Fox Say? applique
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free template for this fun fox applique. She gives him a speech bubble so you can tell everyone what you think the fox says. It’s an easy project since his face is made almost … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric Mardi Gras masks
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at SNAP! Creativity showing how to make festive Mardi Gras masks out of fabric and felt, with no sewing required. After you’ve got the basic masks put together, you can embellish them … Read More...
Tutorial: Use color blocking to lengthen a favorite sweater
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to use color blocking to make a favorite sweater fit your child a little bit longer. By cutting it apart and piecing with extra fabric, she’s able … Read More...
Tutorial: High low shawl collar cardigan
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a shawl collar cardigan. The drape and the loose fit make it the perfect layering piece, especially as you transition your wardrobe from winter to spring (or, later in the year, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew buttons down using your sewing machine
One of my least favorite sewing tasks is sewing on buttons. I usually make my husband do it. Ha! I’ve realized my dislike for sewing on buttons is based on the fact that it’s hand sewing (which I don’t particularly … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a body double style onesie
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to adapt a basic onesie pattern to make it a “body double” style onesie. The body double style is essentially a t-shirt top with a onesie bottom. The onesie bottom is layered up under … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky swing coat for little girls
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a free pattern for making this Minky swing jacket for a little girl. This little jacket is Minky all over – Minky on the outside, and Minky for a soft lining as well. A button … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper car seat cover
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this car seat cover, adding in a zipper at the top so she can sneak a peek at her little guy without removing the entire cover. She shares a tutorial showing how she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids
Beth from 110 Creations shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Reversible Cozy Hood for Kids. It fits around the head and over the top of the shoulders and neck to keep your child warm … Read More...