Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a free pattern for making an acoustic guitar bag. Oh, how my tweeny daughter would love this!! The body of the bag is shaped like an acoustic guitar, with details stitched and appliqued on. … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling Leaves Cardigan for little girls
Celina from Petit A Petit and Family shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she made her Falling Leaves Cardigan for a little girl. The sweater is an upcycle from an adult sweater (cashmere!), sized down to … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked skinny jeans
Aimee from Clones N Clowns made these color blocked skinny jeans out of two pairs of jeans with different color wash, She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This method of getting two toned jeans was actually a … Read More...
Glue strings are good at Michaels new blog
The Michaels website and Pinterest boards are chock full of crafting ideas and inspiration. Now they’ve got a blog for us to follow. It’s called The Glue String. If you’ve crafted for any amount of time, you’ll recognize the … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn wrapped pattern weights
Some of my most often used sewing tools are my pattern weights. I use them instead of pins to hold my pattern in place while I cut it out. Really, any object that has substantial weight to it can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt with built-in shorts
Whenever my daughter wears a skirt to school or to the park, or really anywhere besides church, we layer shorts or leggings underneath so she can have freedom of movement without having to worry about panties showing. My favorite skirts … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue box cover with a giant grommet opening
Here’s a fun twist on a tissue box cover. A giant grommet in the center creates the opening that the tissues are pulled through. There’s a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make one. The oversized grommet gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Long sleeved Easy Tee
Autumm from It’s Always Autumn show show to make a long-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. The original Easy Tee has short sleeves cut on to the main front and back pieces. She uses those same pieces for the long-sleeved … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled iPad sleeve with a fabric flower
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a pretty sleeve to hold your iPad. She gives it a ruffle down the front and a fabric flower on the flap. Velcro on the flap and opening will keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Tee drapey nursing top
It doesn’t look like it, but this drapey top by Abby from Things for Boys is actually a nursing top. There are no hidden flaps or extra layers. Instead, she designed it so the wide sleeves give baby access to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s ballerina dress-up tutu
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. shares a lovely, no-nonsense tutorial for making a child’s dress-up tutu that’s actually built to last. If you’ve ever made (or bought) one of those quick knot-around-elastic tulle tutus, you’ll know they look cute… right … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape a basic bodice block on a dressform
Justine at Sew Country Chick show show she drapes a basic bodice block on a dressform. She suggests using this patternmaking method if you are planning on making a pattern available in a range of sizes, as opposed to making … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY leather A-line skirt
Look at the fabulous leather skirt that Liz from Cotton & Curls made! The high waist and A-line shape cut a sophisticated silhouette. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. She actually used faux leather, … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope pillow with DIY contrast fabric trim
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make an envelope pillow with contrast fabric trim around the edges. You can make the trim yourself out of any cotton fabric, with Heat n Bond … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower cinch belt
I’ve come to realize that cinch belts are my secret wardrobe weapon. They add a pop of color and define my waist, taking a top (or dress, or cardigan) from sloppy to smart in just a few seconds. Ashley from … Read More...
Tutorial: Glass jar sewing oranizer with removable pincushion
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to turn a glass jar into a sewing organizer. The large jar will hold your threads or small notions, and the top has a removable pincushion to hold needles and pins. She stenciled … Read More...
Tutorial: 90 Minute Dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a dress like this one in just 90 minutes. It”s a versatile short sleeved dress with a loose fit. You can cinch in the waist with a belt, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Backpack memory pillow
Jane fromMaiden Jane created a special memory pillow for her daughter’s friend, with a portion of a childhood school backpack as a focal point. And since the front of the backpack had a zippered pocket, the front of her … Read More...
Free pattern: Teeny Tiny Keychain Coin Purse
Look at these itty bitty frame pouches! Squeeal!! So tiny! So cute! They attached to a keychain and a’re just big enough to hold a couplf of spare coins. Or maybe your daughter’s earrings, when she takes them out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler girl’s halter top singlet
Over at Small Dreamfactory, you can download a free pattern for making a halter top singlet for a toddler girl. It’s easily sewn up out of knit fabric. I am loving the apple fabric she used in the one she … Read More...