Head over to I Love To Create to find out how to make a Mondrian inspired design on fabric using fabric paint and masking tape. They used it to upholster a straight back chair, but you could use it for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt. It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store. (Use a shirt at least one size too big … Read More...
Tutorial: Jellyfish finger puppets
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make a simple jellyfish finger puppet. The body is made from felt, with ribbon streamers stitched to the bottom. They’re quick to make. In … Read More...
Free pattern: Favorite Tee Dress revamped
Jen from iCandy Handmade updates her Favorite Tee Dress pattern with a revamp of the neck and hemline. The updated version has a banded v-neck and a hi-l0w hem. She includes a free pattern to make the dress in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued purse pocket for a little girl’s dress
Check out this little purse with ric rac straps. It’s actually a pocket appliqued down to a little girl’s dress. How cute is that! A purse and pocket combined! Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House guest blogs at Mama … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical wrap belt
Giselle fromThe Atelier Stitch shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make an asymmetrical wrap belt. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from The Atelier Stitch on the Pellon blog]
Tutorial: Petite frame purse with ruffles and bow
Oh, I am loving this little frame purse! I don’t usually fall for the overly girly, but there was no resisting this little purse. It has a ruffle across the top and a big bow stitched to the front. Sew4Home… Read More...
Free pattern: Little kid PJ pants
Toni from Sew Jereli recommends a pair of kid’s pajama pants as a first sewing project. They’re made from just a handful of straight seams and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when you see your child loving the pair … Read More...
Tutorial: A bouquet of button flowers
If you sew much at all, you probably have a healthy button stash. Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to make a bouquet of whimsical flowers out of your buttons. This is a particularly good use for your orphan … Read More...
Tutorial: Alternative silk dying using Kool-Aid, food color, and Easter egg dye
Rachael Rabbit experimented with alternative dyes for some play silks (long, colorful silk scarves for children’s pretend play), including Easter egg dye, food coloring, and Kool-Aid. Because the play silks would be handled by her young daughter, she wanted … Read More...
Tutorial: Dry erase lap desks
Kelly from Wild Wandering made lap desks for her sons, but instead of a plain hard surface she made the tops dry erase boards. How perfect for travel!! It might be just thing for a summer road trip. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar applique t-shirt
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to add a faux Peter Pan collar to a t-shirt. Instead of making a full-on collar, she appliques the rounded collar shapes around the front neck, with some mini pom pom fringe … Read More...
Tutorial: Wired fabric headbands
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The wire in the edges holds the shape when you wrap it around your head. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Free Sewing pattern: Men’s button up shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a man’s button up shirt. It’s a short sleeve shirt with a loose fit. Make it from a rayon for summer wear. The pattern will make … Read More...
Tip: Reinforce sewing pattern markings
You know those circles on printed patterns that mark placement or a dart end? Whether you mark them with tailor tacks, or cut a hole in the pattern and use an erasable marker, they get a lot of strain. Portia … Read More...
Garden-themed sewing projects
Lark Crafts has rounded up a collection of garden-themed sewing projects from their books, and they’re available to you free on their website. Their free projects include cushions, fabric flowers, candle cozies, a sling chair, pillow houses, and a quilt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight bias trimmed infinity scarf
Laura from Behind the Hedgerow shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf trimmed with a contrasting bias tape. This would make a nice present for Mother’s Day, either for your own mother or as a treat for yourself. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey Summer Dress
Zaaberry shares a tutorial showing how to make a for making a jersey knit summer dress. The sleeveless dress is soft and cool for summertime weather. She gives it contrast binding at the neck and arms and a contrast hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Memory photo albums from dad’s ties
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a special gift for her family using her father’s ties. Her father, who passed away two years ago, had quite the collection of ties. She stitched them together to create a set of memory … Read More...
Free pattern: Pete the Bear softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a free pattern on her blog for making Pete the Bear. Isn’t he a cutie? The simple shape makes him easy to … Read More...