Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this simple A-line dress for little girls. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric. You can use yardage, but for smaller dresses you can also use knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin shouldered tee
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a sparkly sequined shoulder to a plain tee. Go to her tute.
[photo from Merricks Art]
Tutorial: Shabby chic braided fabric shoelaces
You can make cute braided fabric shoelaces out of your scrap fabrics. The raw edges give them a shabby chic look. Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline shows how to do it. Go to her tute.
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Sewing Pattern: Pieced herringbone shorts
Oh, how I am loving these herringbone shorts that Caila from Caila Made made! The herringbone patchwork and bright colors are so much fun! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She uses a tried-and-true shorts pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Labeled drawstring bags to organize knitting needles
Ann from The Velvet Aubergine organized all of her double-pointed knitting needles into a set of drawstring bags. Each bag is labeled with the size of the needles stored inside. Now she can easily find the size she needs for … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Pillow
Check out the cool texture on this throw pillow by Dear Emmeline! It’s made of felt and fabric squares, folded and stitched into a grid and X pattern. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten cuffed sleeves
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she shortens sleeves that have cuffs. When she’s done, you can’t even tell she shortened them. It’s actually not that difficult, but you’ll need to have a seam ripper handy. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper change clutch and mat
Jordan Paige shares a tutorial showing how to make a diaper change mat that rolls up into a handy clutch. As a clutch, it holds a couple of diapers and a wipe case. When it’s time for a change, just … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
Ironing three-dimensional objects (garments with darts, for example) on a flat surface doesn’t always work out. Sometimes you need a curved surface. That’s what a tailor’s ham is for. You can buy one at the fabric store, or you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide wrapped belt
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how to make a wrapped belt, perfect for cinching in a loose dress or tunic. It’s wide in the middle, with long thin ties that wrap around and tie in front. You can let the … Read More...
Tutorial: Dye your jeans
Head over to The Rit Studio to find out how you can dye a pair of white jeans into any color you like. You can do the dying in a large plastic tub. Go to The Rit Studio for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Nerf gun ammo belt
Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute.
[via Someday Crafts]
[photo from On a Sewing Streak]
Tutorial: Add color and design to a plain skirt using fabric dye and markers
Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic ruffled throw pillow
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll-sized felt birthday party hats
My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s 30-minute jumpsuit from a pajama pants pattern
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this awesome girl’s jumpsuit – using a pattern for a pair of pajama pants! The loose fitting jammie pants are easily adapted to make the jumpsuit. And it’s a quick … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s recycled denim gardening apron
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can a child’s gardening apron out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea! The sewing is simple and the recycled denim makes a sturdy apron. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic-style placemats
Meredith from Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! shows how to make a set of picnic-style placemats. Use them at your table or on an actual picnic. They have a pocket for a napkin and a strap to hold the … Read More...
Tutorial: Riveted leather business card holder
WobiSobi shows how to make this leather business card holder. The sides are held together with metal rivets, so there’s no sewing required. Go to her blog for the DIY.
[photo from WobiSobi]