Keeley from Hope & Gloria shows how to make a heart-shaped lavender sachet. They’re easy to make and will bring a lovely lavender scent to a cupboard or drawer. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Hope & Gloria]
Tutorial: Dinosaur clasp leather clutch
Check out the clasp on this leather clutch! It’s a dinosaur!! His body is split between the front and the back of the bag. From the side, it looks like he’s walking through the bag. The design is by Daniel … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes Baby Romper
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the … Read More...
fREE Tutorial: Bathing suit and t-shirt cover-up refashion
Anna from Plan B and Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing teamed up to bring you a tutorial showing how you can make a new look for the beach of pool. They show how to revamp an old swimsuit to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Princess Tiana costume for a little girl
Lisa from Sweet Benanna & Sam shows how she made this Princess Tiana costume for her young daughter. (For those who don’t know your Disney princesses, she’s the one in The Frog Prince.) She tells how she made the dress, … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle collar t-shirt with puff sleeves. The ruffle at the neck is a sweet detail, kind of like a gathered Peter Pan collar. Her free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Crush sparkle gem tote bag
I am not a Candy Crush player myself, but if my Facebook feed is any indication, most of my friends are pretty hardcore. But you don’t have to be a Candy Crush player to appreciate this sparkly gem tote bag … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled swimsuit cover-up
Michelle from Daydream Believers shows how to make this ruffled swimsuit cover-up for girls. It’s actually fairly easy to put together, requiring only straight seams. The ruffled portion of the cover-up is made from pre-ruffled fabric, and the bodice and … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal
Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Viewfinder pillow cover with your family photos
If you have a Silhouette paper cutter, you can make this viewfinder pillow cover personalized with your own family photos. Morena from Morena’s Corner shares a tutorial over at Crafts Unleashed showing how. She also shows how to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth pool tote with mesh pockets
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make an oilcloth pool tote with mesh pockets. The bag is big enough to hold towels and other pool gear. On the way, you can put … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow button and bead thread spool art
Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs (co-hosted with Delia Creates) with a tutorial showing how to make a fun piece of button art for your sewing space. A rainbow of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Change the neckband on a plain t-shirt
Look at what a difference changing the neckband made on this shirt! This simple change, plus adding a contrast pocket, adds a pop of fun color to an otherwise boring shirt. Grey Luster Girl shows how to do it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy chevron applique with turned under edges
Vanessa from Designs by Sessa shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing what she calls the “coolest chevron technique ever.” She may be right. Her clever technique is a fast and easy way to make a chevron stripe … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: No-sew drapey bolero from a long sleeved t-shirt
Aunt Peaches shows how to drapey bolero. It’s a no-sew project, and it’s super fast and super easy to do. She starts with a long sleeved t-shirts, makes some cuts, and then turns it upside down to get the drape … Read More...
Tutorial: Rectangle Top, no pattern required
Portia from Miss P shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how you can make yourself a new top out of a rectangle of fabric. The simple lines of the boxy top show off a favorite fabric print. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace edged pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make a lace edged pillowcase to fit a standard bed pillow. They’re so pretty! And they’re easy to make, too. Go to their tutorial to see how.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Nursing cover with pocket
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shares a free pattern for a nursing cover. I’m sure you’ve seen these in the nursery boutique-y stores. It’s a lightweight cotton cover that ties around your neck, with boning at the top so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered Twirl Skirt
Palak from Make It Handmade guests in the Skirting The Issue series at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered gathered Twirl Skirt. She gives measurements to make a skirt in a size 2T, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scribble ‘n’ Tote lap desk
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her Scribble ‘n’ Tote. It’s just the thing for a child to bring with them on a road trip or airplane ride. It’s a lap desk with a clipboard attached and a … Read More...