Sarah from Sewing Parts Online shows how to make these embroidered vinyl plant markers. The twig stakes and brown vinyl are perfectly charming and rustic for a garden, far more attractive than the little informational labels that come with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s draped knit cardi, plus 7 ways to wear it
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a child’s draped knit cardigan, plus 7 ways to wear it. The cardi is super simple to make out of a lightweight t-shirt fabric. The long drapey fronts can be worn … Read More...
9 favorite sewing tutorials at craftbits.com
Did you know that our sister site, Craftbits, has a whole category of sewing projects? Yep, they do. There are how-to’s for bags and softies and more. Here are some of my faves.
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Tutorial: Thrift store hooded fur vest, no sewing required
With just $20 in her pocket, Alida from Alida Makes made this whole outfit for her son out of thrift store purchases. The look (and the $20 thrift store quest) was inspired by the Macklemore song. The long sleeved tee … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a pillowcase dress
A pillowcase dress is a favorite first project for new sewers, as well as a favorite quick project for more advanced sewers. It makes a pretty dress for a little girl, and can be completed in an evening. Many pillowcase … Read More...
Sewing Tips :How To Prevent tunneling on your double needle stitching
When you sew with a double needle, your machine will make two lines of stitching on the top of the fabric and a zig zag between them on the back. It doesn’t take any special attachments, just the needle and … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a strapless dress to a cropped top and matching skirt
Natalie from My Little Secrets refashioned a strapless dress into a cute cropped top and matching skirt. Great idea!! The dress fit a little too tightly through the chest, so she added strips of elastic at the back to extend … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl chevron dress from Re-fashioned daddy’s striped t-shirt
Terri from Blue House Joys turned some of her husband’s old t-shirts into cute new dresses for her little girls. Because of how she placed the pattern pieces for the A-line dress, the stripes on the shirts became chevrons on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric luggage tag
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fabric luggage tag. It has a pocket with a clear plastic window where you can slide in a card with your name. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Tee with a Peter Pan collar
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Easy Tee with a Peter Pan collar. It’s a loose fit t-shirt but with a pretty Peter Pan collar that makes it just a little bit dressy. It’s perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy knotted headbands
Girl. Inspired. shows how to make these knotted headbands. They’re oh, so cute, and easily made. She shows two methods – one using t-shirt knit and another using woven fabrics. The t-shirt knit version is the easiest, since the stretch … Read More...
Tutorial: Anti-allergen pillow cover
Deborah from Creative Folk Quilting shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make an anti-allergen covers for standard bed pillows. She uses a new Pellon product, an Allergen Defense Fabric, to block dust mites and other common … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric spray paint leaf prints
Karen from Pysselbolaget used fabric spray paint to make these reverse prints of summer leaves on the fronts of some throw pillows. She made them as reminders of the summer, a rather short season in Sweden. They’re easy to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric berry boxes
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make these fabric berry boxes. LOVE!! She includes a pattern to make them in two sizes. She shows them holding a stack of fat quarters – yummy! – but you could use them … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY toe socks
Onelmom shows how she made these colorful toe socks. She starts with a regular ol’ pair of socks and adds on the colorful toes. She made them out of felt, but I think you could also use scraps of t-shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Children’s measurement chart sizes 3T-12
If you sew for kids, Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts has a printable for you. She’s collected the average measurements for children sizes 3T-12 into one handy chart you can download and print out. Now you can make a top … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Messenger style saddle bags for a child’s bike
Pamela from Sovanisa shows the saddle bags she made for her daughter’s bicycle. It’s a pair of messenger style bags connected in the middle with a wide strip of fabric. She used a cute owl oilcloth print, which is girly … Read More...
Tutorial: Child-sized messenger bag
If you’re looking for a special bag for your child to carry to school this year, this messenger bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects just might be it. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. And if … Read More...
Tutorial: Little fleece bows for dolls
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make an itty fleece bow for a softie or doll. For a boy doll, they can be a stylish bow … Read More...