Lynette from Running With Scissors shows two ways to use a pinch hem to shorten a pair of pants. Rather than just cutting excess fabric off of the bottom, it pinches out the extra fabric so the original hem is … Read More...
Video tutorial: Printing PDF patterns on your home printer
Did you know that printing a PDF pattern isn’t always as simple as hitting “print”? Printer settings may cause your pattern to print at a slightly different size. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Cash Stasher Key Chain, plus a machine embroidery file for ITH
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots & Whatnots shows how to make her Cash Stasher Key Chain. It’s a small pouch with an envelope back that attaches to your key ring and will hold a small bit of folded money. If … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create a memory doll to comfort a child
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can create a memory doll to comfort a child who has lost a parent or loved one. The doll is made from a photo of the loved one printed on fabric. The construction … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with a treasure pocket
The Atlanta Institute of Stitches and Crafts shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make shows how to make a pocketed pillowcase. It’s a standard size bedding pillowcase, but with a pocket sewn into the side flap. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric feather dishtowel
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make a pretty kitchen dish towel with feather appliques. The feather appliques are a happy mix of print and pattern. The pom pom and lace trim on the binding give it an eclective, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flap Happy Backpack for kids
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on … Read More...
Tutorial: Brigitte Needles and Notions Zippered Pouch
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a tutorial showing how to make her Brigitte Needles & Notions Zippered Pouch. The pouch has a large outside pocket to hold your knitting or crochet and a zippered portion to keep your notions all … Read More...
Tutorial: Button front variation for the Lady Skater dress
Toni from Sew Jereli shows how she adapted the Lady Skater Dress pattern by Kitschy Coo to give it a button front. The original pattern has a plain bodice, but it was an easy variation to split it down the … Read More...
Free pattern: Secret notes monkey softie
Katie from Skunkboy shares a free pattern at A Beautiful Mess for making these sweet monkey softies. They’re made from bright, happy fabrics and have a pocket on their tummies where you can stuff a secret note. Or, how about … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew & attach patch pockets that look awesome
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows how to sew and attach patch pockets that look awesome. A patch pocket is easy to make, but it can look sloppy if not done right. On the other hand, nail the details – … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy beret from an old sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can upcycle an old sweater into a cute new beret. You’ll only be using the chest and the banding at the bottom, so it’s a good project … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled flower embellishment
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a ruffled fabric flower. The petals are made from a strip of gathered fabric, and the center is a knot. Use it for hair accessories or appliques or … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Messenger Bag
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional … Read More...
Tutorial: Rockabilly headband
Allison Coulson shares a tutorial atThe Sewing Loft showing how to make a rockabilly style headband. It ties in a knot, with wires in the ends so you can shape them how you like. You can make also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy layered felt heart skirt
Bernadette from Daisies & Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to embellish a skirt with layered felt hearts. It’s a super easy project, using a skirt you already have and hearts cut out of felt. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft rattle baby blocks
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft rattle block for a baby. Make the sides of the blocks in a variety … Read More...
Tutorial: Journal pen holder
Katie from Made to be a Momma shows how to make a journal pen holder. The fabric pocket is just big enough to hold a couple of pens or pencils. A strip of elastic holds it to the cover of … Read More...
Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Knit Dress
Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Wear Everywhere knit dress with a beautiful squared neck line. It’s a simple dress with only two pattern pieces – no setting in sleeves and no closures necessary. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo ruffle tea towel
Sew4Home shows how to make a tea towel with a jumbo ruffle. You can make them to match any style décor. They’re pretty as shown using bright prints for the ruffle. They’d also be pretty from a vintage-y floral, or … Read More...