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...
Tutorial: Pinch hem a pair of jeans to preserve the washed hem
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...