Portia from Miss P cut and restyled an oversized sweatshirt into a cute boxy short-sleeved shirt. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Miss P]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peplum tank from an old t-shirt
Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make a cute new peplum tank out of an old t-shirt. You could also use yardage, but I find there’s something oh, so satisfying about using free (or almost free) materials to … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine
So you took the plunge and bought yourself a Janome sewing machine. Now what? Sew4Home will help you make friends with your new machine, from taking it out of the box to becoming acquainted with all those buttons and parts … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl luggage tag
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make a vinyl luggage tag. Hers is made from a bright turquoise vinyl so it’s easy to spot on a luggage carousel. She found the vinyl in the home dec section of … Read More...
Idea file: New life for an old concert shirt
Sharon from A Vintage Crafty Adventure shows how she created a new version of a much-loved B-52s concert shirt. The original shirt had grown thin from years of wear, but the image on the front was still going strong. Her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Stormy Weather appliqued knee high socks
If April showers are getting you down, maybe these Stormy Weather socks would cheer you up. It’s a free project from Lark Crafts. They’ve got a tutorial and an applique template for you to download from their site. It’s an … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make her Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag. She made it to hold her projects (sewing, knitting, crochet, etc.) but it would also be nice to tote books to the library. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase pajama pants
A standard pillowcase can be turned into a cute little girl’s dress or a skirt, but you can also turn it into a pair of child’s pajama pants. Mama Fish shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Seat Back Entertainment Organizer, plus a tutorial
Little kids sure need a lot of stuff in the car with them, don’t they? From drink cups to coloring books to tissues and more. Jen from Jennuine Design and A Jennuine Life made a Seat Back Entertainment Organizer to … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion
Mikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how. The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Zippered sketch book bag
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make a small zippered bag. She designed it to hold a small sketch notebook, but you could adjust the dimensions to make one to carry a tablet or small laptop. There are plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric appliqued flower pillow
Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make her Shabby Chic Flower Pillow. The flowers across the long skinny pillow are made from layers of scrap fabric circles. The colors and patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Duct tape dress form
If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go. They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring. Deby from So Sew … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank
#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband
Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt. With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew. Go to her tute.
[photo from Dabbles and Babbles]
Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a woman’s skirt
Becky from U Create shows how she made a simple doll’s dress out of a woman’s skirt. The waistband of the skirt became the bodice, and the side zipper became back closure. Go to U Create for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued word pillow covers
Portia from Miss P shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made these appliqued throw pillow covers. Each has a four-letter word stitched to the front. (But these are nice four-letter words, like HOME and SNUG and LOVE.) Go to … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls
Allie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls. It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves. The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist bodice. The pattern is in … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage tablecloth tote
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this lovely bag out of a vintage tablecloth. I love this idea!! It’s a great use for a vintage tablecloth that has damage and is no longer usable as a table covering. … Read More...