Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The fabric makes a pretty headband, and the wire inside helps it keep its shape and prevents slipping. You’ll need only 1/8 yard of fabric plus some … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop sewing notion organizer
Katie from Punk Projects shows how she made an organizer for her sewing tools in an embroidery hoop. The hoop frames a set of fabric pockets so you can hang it on the wall. She gives dimensions to make … Read More...
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow
New pillowcases, especially in fun colors, sure can freshen up your bed linens. Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty! shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a pillowcase for a standard bed pillow. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Camp Chair Bag
If an outside activity involves sitting down, you’re most likely doing so in a folding camp chair. And why not? They’re inexpensive and fold up small and are fairly comfortable. One thing they don’t have, though, is any place to … Read More...
Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Versa Skirt, a skirt that can be worn three ways – a maxi skirt, a high waisted skirt, or a strapless dress. All three are beautiful looks for summertime wear. Her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add a tropical handstitched stitched applique to a plain t-shirt. She used a white shirt with heather gray shapes. Contrast handstitching adds a hint of color. She includes templates for the designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Weekender tote from woven rugs
Click over to our sister site, CraftBits, to find out how to make this weekend tote bag out of some unusual materials. The body of the bag is made from a couple of inexpensive woven rugs, and the handles from … Read More...
Cool idea: Use plastic bags to stuff an outdoor pillow
Do you have a pile of plastic grocery bags piling up at your house? In spite of my best efforts to reduce the number of bags I bring home from the store, they just keep multiplying. Staci from Crafty Staci… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy gathered and tufted round pillow cover
Jumbles and Pompoms shows an easy way to recover a round cushion. The one you see here used to be a silly smiley face pillow. Her gathered cover is a huge improvement!! The gathered fabric and tufted middle makes a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a shirred maxi dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a shirred maxi dress for yourself. The elastic thread shirring makes the bodice stretchy so there’s no fussing to get a perfect fit. She used a knit … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew t-shirt skirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make turn a large t-shirt into a skirt, with no sewing required. Instead of sewing, she cuts slits into the shirt and threads the ends of the sleeves through them. You’ll need to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up towel backpack
Jess from Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make a towel that folds up into a backpack. It’s made from a bath towel and a hand towel. The hand towel will become the backpack … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing sheets to practice stitching curves
U Create shares some free printable sewing sheets. To use them, just print them out on regular printer paper and stitch them on your machine, connecting the dots to form the pictures. There are three designs for download – a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Girl’s shirred sundress with a tie-back bow
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a girl’s shirred summer sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back. With a stretchy bodice thanks to the elastic thread shirring, and the straps that … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Distressed typography shorts
Alexa Westerfield shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how to make these distressed typography shorts. The shorts she started with were a darker denim with finished hems. She bleached them and shredded the hems, and then … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a dog crate cover
Jessie from Dimplicity shows how she made a cover for her dog’s crate. She was able to make one herself for about half the cost of buying one, even with using designer fabrics. It’s fully lined and has piping peeking … Read More...
Cool idea: Ruffled purse from a little girl’s dress
You could make this ruffled purse by basting and pulling all the ruffles yourself, or you could use pre-ruffled fabric. Or, you could do what Debbie from Got It At Goodwill did and use a little girl’s ruffled dress. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with leather accents
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this zippered pouch with leather accents. The leather triangles are stitched with a spiral of contrast thread. Go to her tutorial at The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer side pants
Anna from Plan B shows how to add a sheer panel to the sides of a pair of pants. LOVE!! The sheer sides give the impression of transparency, while the opaque fabric on the rest of the pants keeps them … Read More...
Freebie: Pre-washing guide for different fabric types
I’m a pre-washer. Are you? If you’re sewing a garment or other item that will see the inside of a washing machine, it’s a good idea to pre-wash the fabrics you use so there won’t be any shrinky, puckery tragedies … Read More...