Rebecca from Rock the Stitch guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a free pattern for making this super cute lunchbox shaped like an apple. The outside is a laminated cotton, the lining a ripstop nylon, both fabrics that wipe … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Peekaboo Back To School Skirt for little girls
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make her Pleated Peekaboo Back To School Skirt for little girls. It’s a layered skirt, with a box pleated skirt peeking out from a curved over layer. Cuteness overload!! Go to The … Read More...
Sewing Summit awaits
Tomorrow afternoon I’ll be boarding an airplane, destination Salt Lake City, Utah.
I am woefully behind in my packing, but somehow I can’t seem to pull myself away from laptop as I read the Sewing Summit Facebook posts and blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered passport wallet with credit card pockets
This passport case by Elaine from Elaine’s Crafts is proof of how one good sewing idea inspires another. Inspired by the Three Ring Binder Pencil Case by The Cottage Mama, Elaine reworked the dimensions to make a passport wallet in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Diamond Apron
Danielle from Peanut Life Adventures shows how to make her diamond apron. The main piece is a fabric square set on point. At the top, the tip folds over to make a pointed bib. The bottom corner makes a pointed … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchy piecing to lengthen boys jeans
Oh, how I am loving these patchy upcycled jeans for a little boy! The patchy look isn’t all just for fun and games, it’s also a way to extend the legs of a pair of jeans that have grown too … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag with classic purse styling
Kirstin at Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a Coach-inspired diaper bag. She made it for her sister, who wanted a diaper bag that had classic styling and looked more like a purse, but still had all … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear sided fabric buckets
These clear buckets by Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns are just the thing for organizing toys! They’re made to hang from the bottom of a toy table, keeping the buckets right where kids will use them. Velcro… Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted vest with a pocket flap
Elisa from Charming Doodle made this reversible quilted vest for her son’s fall wardrobe. Like most boys’ clothing, it’s all about the details with this vest. Leather trim gives it a shot of “cool”, and a flap is a nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Star side pockets
Look at the cool star pockets that Olga from Kid Approved included on a pair of pants she made for her son! The star motif is stitched into the pants with contrast thread, with some of the points worked into … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Portrait Tee
Max California shows how she made this Ruffled Portrait Tee for her young daughter. The shirt itself is made using a favorite t-shirt pattern. Her tutorial shows how she made the ruffle framed applique. The vintage-y lamb image (so sweet!) … Read More...
Freebie: Precut fabric dimensions business card printable
It’s widely known in sewing circles what a fat quarter is. Even a fat eighth and a charm square. But with the growing popularity of precut fabrics, there are a slew of new sizes to become familiar with. Many of … Read More...
Tutorial: Double Skein Yarn Bag
This Double Skein Yarn Bag by Niki from Roonie Ranching would make an awesome gift for a knitty friend. Or for yourself, if your crafty skills include knitting or crochet. It’s a drawstring sack (easy to sew!) with the addition … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes
Victoria from Vixen Made shows how to make easy fleece robot and alien Halloween costumes. The two costumes are constructed in much the same way. At their core, they’re each a square tunic and matching hat. It’s the details she … Read More...
Free pattern: Turtle softie
Over at The Purl Bee, you can download a free pattern for making this sweet turtle softie. A tutorial shows how to sew it together. They give her a turtle shell from a floral cotton lawn, arms and legs and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer back button up shirt
Anne at WobiSobi updated a favorite, but no longer worn, button up shirt by replacing the back with a sheer panel. The sheer back makes brings the older but classicly styled shirt in keeping with this season’s fashion trend. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy football shirt applique
Head over to The Ribbon Retreat to see how easy it is to make football shirts for your little ones. Made from a brown shirt or onesie and white grosgrain ribbon, the shirt becomes the ball with strips of ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired quilted sweatshirt
Donatella at Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer quilted sweatshirt, but out of inexpensive materials. LOVE!! She used a standard sweatshirt like the ones you can find at most discount stores, using her machine … Read More...
Tutorial: Assesmbling PDF sewing patterns
There are lots of things to like about printable PDF sewing patterns. They cost less than their printed tissue counterparts. They’re immediate – you can purchase online from anywhere and have them immediately (No shipping times or charges!) And they … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive fabric bunting
Louise Wackerman fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew, showing how to make a festive fabric bunting. You can make them in seasonal colors (warm hues for autumn, etc.) to make a holiday decoration. Or, … Read More...