Carissa from Carissa Knits made this fabulous Cinderella ball gown out of three freecycled formals – a wedding dress and two bubble gum pink bridesmaid dresses. She used the Disney Cinderella dress as her inspiration. That is, the first gown … Read More...
Tutorial: Printed burlap and pom pom trim table runner
If you haven’t checked out the burlap section of your fabric store recently, you’re missing out on all the cool prints available in the rustic fabric. Little Birdie Secrets shows how you can use a printed burlap to make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape a dartless shirt block
So far in her pattern drafting series, Justine from Sew Country Chick has shown how to drape a front and back fitted bodice. For making a looser fitting shirt with no dart, you’ll need to make a dartless shirt block. … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel dress for a costume
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made this gorgeous angel costume for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the dress. Made from white sheeting, it has a tall ruffled collar and gold … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tote bag
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make a denim tote bag out of an old pair of jeans. It has a flat bottom with rounded corners, and a plastic insert to help it keep its shape. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pumpkins with fancy stems
Nita from Mod Vintage Life shows how to make these soft sweater pumpkins with fancy fancy stems. They’re gorgeous!! The look is kind of a luxe rustic autumn, don’t you think? The pumpkins themselves are easily made from an old … Read More...
Getting started on my Michaels Dream Tree Challenge #JustAddMichaels
A couple of weeks ago, my husband calls and asks, “Ummm… Why is there a Christmas tree on our front porch?” It seems that I forgot to tell him that I’ll be doing the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge this year.… Read More...
Tutorial: Interactive jack o’lantern pillow for Halloween
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a decorative Halloween throw pillow that’s also interactive. The pillow has felt pumpkins appliqued on the front. They’re cute left plain, but the kids can create fun jack o’lantern faces with … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable fur cuffs for high top shoes
How awesome are these faux fur cuffed shoes? Kate from See Kate Sew made them, or at least she made the cuffs. They’re removable, so she can go back to a regular ol’ pair of shoes whenever she likes. Faux … Read More...
Free pattern: Fox softie and blankie play set
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
is over at Sew Timeless (that’s the Timeless Treasures blog) with a free pattern for this adorable fox & blankie play set. The fox … Read More...
Sunni tells how to pick the right sewing pattern size
Choosing the right size in a sewing pattern is not as easy as choosing the right size in ready to wear garments. For starters, you don’t have a rack of finished garments to try on to see which fits best. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Paperbag Shirt Dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this Paperbag Shirt Dress. It’s an easy dress to make when you use a purchased t-shirt to make the bodice. If you can gather the fabric to make the skirt, … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy infinity scarf
Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this infinity scarf. With all the surface detail, it looks like it would be time consuming to make. It’s actually a quick and easy … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute Halloween costume wings
Here’s a trick to add to your last minute Halloween costume arsenal – a pair of wings that you can make in just 30 minutes. Heather from Feather’s Flights has the how-to. They’re made from craft felt with bands of … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible circle skirt for a Barbie
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can make a reversible circle skirt for a Barbie doll. It’s a quick project you can sew up using fabrics from your scrap bin. By lining the skirt, she makes it … Read More...
My Pennington Vertical Garden installed
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If you haven’t entered my giveaway for a $50 American Express gift card, go to my giveaway post and … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy and girl Halloween zombie softie dolls
Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern over at Therm O Web for making a set of boy and girl zombie softie dolls. They are perfectly imperfect the way that zombies should be, with raw edges and threads showing. Their wonky … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted pom pom pillow
Head over to Sew4Home to see how to make this pretty throw pillow. It’s edged with pom pom trim and tufted in the center with a large button. The pom poms add a touch of whimsy, and the tufting gives … Read More...
Free pattern: Doll face zippered bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this sweet doll face zippered bag. This would make a cute accessory for a little girl! You could involve your child in the design process, allowing her to choose hair … Read More...
Free pattern: Tumble Tee in 3 month size
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Tumble Tee in a 3 month size. (Her Tumble Tee pattern is available for purchase in larger sizes, 6 months – 10 years.) It’s quick to sew and would make … Read More...