Maria Merlino shows how you can make this pillowcase fast and easy from one piece of fabric. It’ll fit a standard pillowcase and you’ll need roughly a yard of fabric to make one. For the side piece, she folds the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pouch from zippers
Anne from Dodie Gray is Sewing shows how she made this awesome little pouch covered in zippers. The front is made entirely from zippers, each one functional. Different colors of zippers make a playful striped design. The back is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick clothing fixes for weight loss transition
When you’re in the process of losing weight, the in-between time is hard on your wardrobe. The inches are coming off so your old clothes are fitting too loose. But there are still more inches to come off before you … Read More...
Tip: Assembling a PDF pattern fast and easy
There is a certain convenience to PDF patterns. You can purchase and download and print them at any time, with no waiting for a store to be open or waiting for a pattern to ship. But then comes the assembly … Read More...
Tutorial: “Eared” earflap hat for little kids
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fleece earflap hat with cute ears sticking out at the top, an “eared” earflap hat. It’s made with two layers of fleece and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and cute Valentine’s key fob
Amber from Sew Let’s Cook shows how to make an easy and cute Valentine’s key fob
. This would make a great teacher gift!! The key fob is made from webbing with felt hearts stitched down all in a row. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a contrast collar for a Simple Blouse. It’s actually not a true collar, but facing flipped to the front of the shirt. It turns a high round neck into a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Valentine’s apron with heart shaped pockets
You can find a tutorial for making this Valentine’s apron over at our sister site, CraftBits. It’s perfect for baking, with pockets made to look like heart-shaped cookies. A third heart on the apron is made with a pretty lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart shaped hand warmers
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make these heart shaped hand warmers. Heat them up in the microwave and slip them into your coat pocket before stepping outside on a cold day, and they’ll keep your hands nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin fabric ripped jeans
These sequin fabric ripped jeans are some kind of fabulous! The ripped denim gives them rock and roll edge, with sequin fabric peeking from behind to make them sparkly. Laura from Macted shows how you can make a pair. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pet hair resistant curtains
With 5 cats at my house, we fight a constant battle with the pet hair. It’s everywhere!! Melissa from Eco Armoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a curtain panels that won’t attract pet hair. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple embroidered pin cushion
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make this little round pincushion with simple embroidery embellishing the top. The bottom is a pretty print, and the top a coordinating solid accented with running stitches in colors that pull from … Read More...
Three stretch stitches for sewing on knits
Stephanie from Craftside (and who also happens to be our Recycled Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip), shows three types of stretch stitches for sewing on knits. Most newer sewing machines will have at least one of these three stitches. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Anna from Frozen costume
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita shows how she made this costume for her daughter to dress up like Anna from the movie Frozen. Her tutorial includes how to make the cloak, the bodice, and the skirt. Her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute scarf cardigan
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a scarf cardigan, a cardigan with the ends of a scarf sewn to the front openings. To wear it, just put on the cardigan and drape the ends of the scarf up … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped heart applique throw pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made this beautiful heart applique pillow as part of her daughter’s new room decor. Lucky girl! I want a room as pretty as hers! Stef guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth cosmetic bag
These zippered cosmetic bags are super cute and quick to sew up. Lia Griffith has a tutorial showing how. Boxed corners give it a flat bottom and the stiff oilcloth helps it stand up on its own. The oilcloth also … Read More...
Tutorial: Banded bow pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty banded bow pillow. It makes a pretty accent to a bedding ensemble. The soft florals they used give it romance, but it would also look cool done up in solids for a modern … Read More...
Tutorial: Michael Jackson inspired Beat It jacket for a baby
Julie Bossert from Sewn Studio is over at the Oliver + S blog today, showing her adaptation of their Nature Walk Pullover pattern that will absolutely put your jaw on the floor. She turned it into a Michael Jackson “Beat … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make stretchy ruffled organza trim
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make your own stretchy ruffled organza trim. You can do it with a organza ribbon and clear elastic. And once you’ve made the stretchy, fluffy trim she shares some ideas for … Read More...