When you install a zipper into a lined skirt, the pattern instructions usually call for stitching the zipper to the lining by hand. But that doesn’t you have to do it that way! Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls. They look like they are two separate pieces (legwarmers layered over a pair of jeans) but … Read More...
Tutorial: Along Came A Spider Halloween headband
Justine at Sew Country Chick made this Along Came A Spider headband for her daughter. Like many schools, her daughter’s school doesn’t allow the children to dress up in costume on Halloween, so Justine made this fun hair accessory for … Read More...
Free pattern: Shoreline Boatneck top, limited time only
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Swag Bag roomy zippered tote
Christine from SewChristine shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Swag Bag. It’s a roomy tote bag big enough to hold clothes and necessities for an overnight trip. You could also use it as a beach bag or market tote. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl winter pajamas
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To shows how to make soft flannel winter pajamas for a little girl. Her tutorial includes how to make a pair of loose fitting pajama pants, using a pair of pants that fit your child … Read More...
Tutorial: Add in-seam pockets to skirts and pants
Pockets in skirts and pants are kind of a must for me. I do a lot of errand running – man, do I do I lot of errand running! And when I’m out running those errands, I’m likely to misplace … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for Halloween or dress-up
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up. And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. It uses a … Read More...
Tutorial: Men’s shirt dress refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to refashion a man’s shirt into a cute new dress for yourself. You’ll need to use a shirt that’s too big for you so it’ll hang long enough … Read More...
Abby gives 5 tips for sewing teachers
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine. (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an easy peplum top
Remona from The Stitching Scientist (whom I had the opportunity to hang out with at Sewing Summit, yay!!) shows how you can make a peplum top. It’s an easy adaptation from a basic t-shirt pattern. Her tutorial shows how to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use a twin needle to hem knit fabrics
Does hemming a knit fabric get you down? Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle
may be the answer. Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin … Read More...
Free pattern: Pink Lemonade Romper for baby girls
Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together shares a free pattern for making her Pink Lemonade Romper for baby girls. It has a shirred elastic waist and ruffled sleeves. Her free pattern makes a size 6 month romper. If you need … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Monster Mash Up Hats
Over at Fleece Fun, you can snag a free pattern and tutorial for making these fleece Monster Mash Up hats. With variations for one eyeball or two, open eyes or shut, and spikes or a unicorn or ears, there’s no … Read More...
Free pattern: Hanging wall organizers for your sewing or craft space
Marti from Sewlicious Home Decor shares a free pattern for making hanging organizers for your sewing or craft space. They’re fabric pockets that hang from a curtain rod. Use them to hold pattterns, essential notions, projects in process, you name … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux fur ear flap hat
Erin from Sewbon is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a free pattern for this faux fur ear flap hat. The fur is stylish but also warm, and those long flaps will keep your ears covered in cold winter … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple top from a pashmina
Portia from Miss P shows how to turn a pashmina scarf into a simple top. The big square top works well out of a drapey pashmina. It’s big and loose and comfy and drapes beautifully. It’s super simple to make, … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat masks for Halloween and other dress-up
Rachel from Imagine Gnats made cat masks for her daughters’ Halloween costumes, and she shares the pattern on her blog. It comes in two versions, and you can use the pattern in three ways: Stitch it out of felt (most … Read More...
Tutorial: Whim of Trim bag
The simple lines of this Whim of Trim bag by Cheryl form Sew Can Do make the trim the superstar design element. The body of the bag is made from a denim outer layer and a solid red lining. Red … Read More...
Free pattern: Pouch style doll carrier
It melts my heart every time I see a young child caring for a favorite doll. It’s a mirror for the nurturing they receive from their own parents. Michelle from Handmade Martini made a pouch style carrier for her daughter … Read More...