Katja from Of Dreams and Seams combined a boho skirt and a peasant blouse, both garments from her own closet that she never wore, to make this gorgeous summer dress. It still has the boho-peasant look, but it’s a cuter, … Read More...
Tutorial: D-ring belt from a silk tie
Over at Male Pattern Boldness, Peter Lappin shows how he turned a thrifted silk tie into a D-ring belt. Grosgrain ribbon interfacing works as interfacing, stabilizing the bias silk so it can be worn as a belt. (Without interfacing, the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knit dress from a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing shows how she made this knit dress out of a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts. This project is actually a remake of the first dress she ever made – way back in 1982, when she saw … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant shift dress
This shift dress by Liz from Cotton & Curls is so simple and yet so elegant. She shares a tutorial telling how to make one. It’s an easy dress to make. If I counted correctly, it’s just 4 seams, plus … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked Easy Tee
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a color blocked version of her Easy Tee. The color blocking has a slight curve to it, hitting just above the bust line at the front and right below the armholes … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffle clutch wristlet
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this pretty ruffled clutch wristlet. The small rectangular purse has a contrast stripe and ruffles down the front. A short strap allows you to carry it from your wrist. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon fabric coasters
Marcy from Made By Me In Red shows how you can make a hexagon fabric coaster. You can fussy cut the fabric for the center, like she did with the Santa Claus images on the one she made. Her method … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute superhero costume, with mask template in 3 styles
You can make a superhero costume for your child in just 10 minutes. Jamey from Dabbles & Babbles shows how. The costume includes a cape and a matching mask. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner. The cape is … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered sports pouch with mesh sides
You can find a tutorial over at Sew4Home for making this zippered sports pouch with mesh sides. They use the new fashion elastic from Dritz (love the colors and prints!!) to finish the edges. The mesh sides allow you to … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl Sienna top with a deep back and bows
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Sienna Top. It’s a little girl’s t-shirt with contrast bows stitched across a deep back neck. The pattern will make The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cord keeper from scrap elastic
Onelmom shows how you can use a short bit of elastic to make a cord keeper to keep your gadget cords and cables from getting all tangled up. She used buttonhole elastic scavenged from a pair of kid pants, but … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt
Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod flower appliqued pillow
This flower pillow by Cintia from My Poppet is making me so happy! The colors, the flowers, the mod design!! And yarn pom poms at the corners! She shares a tutorial for making it, and a link to a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulika Tote, a convertible bag with 4 looks
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fitted tunic from a Re-fashioned button-up shirt and a t-shirt
Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt, … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet
DIY Maven shows how to make her simple Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet. The inside has a pair of pockets for ID or credit card. It folds up with a snap closure. She assembled the entire thing using fusible webbing … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky backed baby washcloth with a corner pocket
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a baby washcloth with a corner pocket. They’re like hooded towels, but backed with a super soft minky and in a much smaller washcloth size! You can slip your fingertips into the pocket … Read More...
Tutorial: Open top sleeve blouse refashion
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage inspired head scarf in two versions
Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen Fox cold pack
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a cold pack disguised as a cute little fox. She calls him the Frozen Fox. He’s got fox eyes and a fox nose and a pair of fox ears, but his body … Read More...