Here’s a fun way to add a spot of color to the neckline. You can embroider a rainbow of color! Anje from Made In Pretoria shows how. She added the embroidered rainbow to a purchased t-shirt, but this would also … Read More...
Idea file: Convertible contrast hem band
Jean from Extra Petite just couldn’t decide whether she liked the contrast hem band on the skirt that she made. Folks who saw it in person said they liked the elephant fabric at the bottom of the yellow skirt. People … Read More...
Tutorial: Barbie cots that really fold up
LiEr fromIkat Bag answered her daughter’s request for beds for her Barbies with a series of colorful cots. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. The frames are made from popsicle sticks and narrow dowels, and – get … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth cover for a 3-ring binder
Are 3-ring binders on your back-to-school supply list? If so, you might want to make covers for them. Melissa from Greener Grass shows how to make a notebook binder cover out of oilcloth. A bright, happy oilcloth print will add … Read More...
Tutorial: Urban Princess Dress, designed by a little girl
This is the Urban Princess Dress that a little girl designed. Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared guest blog at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make it. The design is by Jessica’s … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew on a button
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to sew on a button. Her method will keep the button strong and secure, but still easy to pull through a buttonhole. It’s quick, too, as you’ll be pulling through threads with each stitch. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sailor knot embellishment
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make sailor knot embellishment, like the one she used on a skirt she made for her little gir last week. If little girl clothes are not on your to-do list, it would … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical pillow with stripes & grommets
The oversized grommets and blue stripes give this throw pillow a decidedly nautical feel. Or, if nautical isn’t your thing, do it up in a different palette and it’s got a mod vibe. Either way, Sew4Home has the how-to. Go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl
An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this lovely Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl. The honeycomb effect on the bodice looks like something that took forever to make, but she … Read More...
Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration
I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!!
Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s) … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper change wallet
Jenya from While She Was Napping shows how to make this diaper change wallet. Rather than carrying around a full diaper bag, she can carry everything she needs for a quick diaper change in this much smaller clutch. It has … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s double layered skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make this pretty layered skirt for a little toddler girl. Contrast ribbon at the hems makes a nice contrast and shows off the layers on the skirt. To make a size 2T … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow with a felt envelope
Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial ofer at Making the World Cuter showing how to make a super cute tooth fair pillow. It’s a simple square pillow, but with a felt envelope appliqued on the front … Read More...
Tutorial: Endless Options Scarf Top
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make her Endless Options Scarf Top. The look is laid-back, easy breezy summertime. Shown here is an off-the-should look, but there are plenty of other variations you can make with it. It’s super easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy method for pucker-free darts
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows her easy method for pucker-free darts. Her tutorial takes you through the marking, the sewing, and the pressing. Her tracing method doesn’t require tracing paper or wheel, and her sewing method allows you to skip … Read More...
Video tutorial: Balancing a plus size pants pattern
An unbalanced pants pattern can wreak havoc on the fit. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows how to balance a plus size pants pattern. An unbalanced pattern will make pants that hand crooked or twist around your legs or have … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Knit shorts with fold-over elastic waistband and hem
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of shorts from stretch knit fabric, using fold-over elastic to finish the edges and create the waistband. The soft elastic wraps around the edge of the fabric for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear front zippered pencil pouch for 3-ring binder
Is a pencil pouch for a 3-ring binder on your child’s back-to-school list? You could buy one at the store, or you could make one yourself. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how. She gives it a clear vinyl front, … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone wallet with a hole for the camera lens
Amy from My 3 Monsters shares the pattern for her iPhone wallet. The wallet holds her iPhone as well as credit cards, license, and a bit of cash. But here’s the awesome part. It has a perfectly placed hole on … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Monster Wallet Cuffs
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shares a tutorial over at Spoonful showing how to make these awesome Zipper Monster Wallet Cuffs. The’ve got fun monster features, like a googly eyes and funky hair and big tongues. Their big zippered mouths … Read More...