Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make this fun little leather pouch. It’s a simple zippered pouch and it’s actually an easy project. The brightly colored leather and zipper, and the cute heart zipper … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl. The dress itself is made from an adult-sized t-shirt, though you could also use yardage if you wanted. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric butterflies
Elisa Clark from Charming Doodle blogs at The Sewing Rabbit, showing a quick little project you make out of your smallest fabric scraps. She fuses them with heavy interfacing and creates these fun little fabric butterflies. They’re cinched at the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tie-dyed swimsuit cover-up from a t-shirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made this tie-dyed swimsuit cover-up out of a plain t-shirt. You could use any t-shirt (maybe even one printed with a design already) so … Read More...
Tutorial: Anchor applique pillow
Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make this anchor applique pillow. She made it from a red, white, and blue palette so it’s cute for 4th of July decor, but you could … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bibs
These baby bibs that Heather from Small Fry made are sooo cute!! (The t-rex on the orange stripe is my fave!) She made them out of of upcycled t-shirts, so they’re super soft for baby. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked blouse refashioned from a man’s button up shirt
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned this pretty pintucked linen blouse from a man’s button up shirt. The pintucks are decorative, but they also help take in the extra width across the shoulders and chest. Added … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fringed swimsuit, cute for tweens
I’ve been on a swimsuit making kick for about a month now. Mostly I’ve been making suits for myself, but here’s a suit that my tweeny daughter would love to have. It’s a fringed swimsuit and Miriam from Mad Mim … Read More...
Tutorial: Rocking chair organizer
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make an organizer to hang from the arm of a rocking chair. It includes pockets sized to hold a Kindle (or other reader) and a remote control. A long pocket across the bottom … Read More...
Three pattern drafting gadgets on my wish list
Melissa from Fehr Trade shows a handful of pattern drafting toys – ahem, tools – that I’m absolutely drooling over. She shows off her Seam Allowance Guide magnets for the side of your scissors. She also shows what she calls … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple skirt in just 15 minutes
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a new skirt for yourself – in just 15 minutes. The skirt is made from a rectangle of fabric sewn on to a simple elastic waistband. It doesn’t get much … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh side beach tote
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a mesh side beach tote. It’s big enough to hold towels and toys, and the mesh sides help keep sand from piling up inside the bag. She used a large quilt block … Read More...
Roundup: 7 last minute 4th of July sewing crafts
The Fourth of July has a way of sneaking up quickly, but that does not mean your handmade decorations, outfits, and party details have to be complicated. These last-minute 4th of July sewing crafts are perfect for adding a quick … Read More...
Lookie what they made: Kid painted fabric, messy but fun!
Look what happened when Rachael Rabbit allowed her children to paint a piece of fabric! They really got into it, using hands and feet to paint on the fabric. Luckily, she had the kids do the painting outside! Their painted … Read More...
Freebie: Petite pattern alterations conversion chart
Petite clothing is sized for women 5′ 4″ or shorter. In a store, you could shop the petite section. When sewing, you can adjust any pattern to fit a petite with some simple alterations. Madalynne shares a handy chart showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed hem on a wool skirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how she made the fringed hem on this wool mini skirt. It took more than just pulling the threads to make the fringe. She also reinforced the hem from the back so it won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt owl iPod Touch case
Heidi from Handmade Frenzy shows how she made the cutest little owl pouch for her sisters iPod Touch. She made it from felt and quilting cotton scraps. Velcro dots at the top keep the iPod Touch from sliding out. Don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Jazz up a plain hoodie with fabric accents
Look at how Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl snazzed up a plain store-bought hoodie! She used a novelty fabric to line the hood and cover the front pocket. She also added an applique that coordinates with the fabric. Depending on … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY mermaid costumes for mom and daughter
Elvi from LoLoVie shows how she made these fabulous mermaid costumes for herself and her daughter. They wore the coordianting costumes in the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. The fishy skirts of both are made from sequined tank tops and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a neck facing
A neck facing turns under and reinforces the neckline of a garment. They’re particularly helpful when your neckline has sharp curves or corners, as those are nearly impossible to just turn under and stitch without the neck losing its shape. … Read More...