Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers. Love! The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement. Go to her tute… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow throw covers
If you want to make some new throw pillows, but sewing’s not your thing, check out Decorate Me Diana’s no-sew method. She uses Heat ‘n Bond in place of stitches to create the pillow covers. Go to Decorate Me Diana … Read More...
Tutorial: Breezy Tunic for little girls
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants guest blogs at The Mother Huddle with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Tunic for little girls. It’s a summer top that sews up quick and easy. The front is left plain and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Square Top
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make her Easy Square Top. The basic shape is a square, with neck and armholes cut into it. You can make it from any lightweight, drapey fabric. She added a fun polka … Read More...
Tutorial: Cut-away laced back jacket refashion
Anna from Plan B shows how she refashioned a basic blazer to give it this cool cut-away laced back. Go to her blog for the tute.
[photo from Plan B]
Tutorial: Make bubble sleeves for a top
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make these cute bubble sleeves for the next top you make. It gets its perfect poofiness from two layers – the top gathered layer stitched to a plain cap sleeve layer … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy table runner
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a table runner, quick and easy. It’s made from two coordinating fabrics and folded into a point at either end. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sunnies sunglass case and pom pom zipper pull
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Sunnies sunglass case. The bottom has two big scallops shaped like the lenses of a pair of sunglasses. And over … Read More...
Anna Maria Horner’s Linen Lessons
Have you seen the new linens from Anna Maria Horner? Like all of her designs, they’re absolutely swoonworthy. The name of the line is Field Study Linen and you can see it all here. For those not used to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion
WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents. No sewing is required for this refashion. The studs hold the straps in place and also appear … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replace tank top straps
Whenever the straps on a tank are too long, I just take a little tuck at the back right at the place where the strap meets the shirt. Sometimes I don’t even trim it off (so if I pass the … Read More...
Tutorial: Comic book superhero pillow
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shows how she made this awesome comic book superhero pillow for her son’s room. Look closely. It’s actually a number of novelty comic book prints pieced together. You can see Captain American, The Avengers, Star Wars, … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a quilted laptop sleeve. It’s a padded fabric envelope with a Velcro tab at the top to keep your laptop snug. She gives dimensions to make a sleeve for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert a plain scarf to a rosette infinity scarf
You can find a tutorial at Fine Craft Guild showing how to convert a plain lightweight scarf into an infinity scarf with a rosette. It takes just a couple of hand sewn seams. Go to Fine Craft Guild for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Slobber Monkey Baby Bib
Heather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib. Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Heather Bailey]
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Idea file: 64 flower pincushions for $1
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion. In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase. Intrigued? Go to Sew Many … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll
Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll. They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Farm Girl Apron from recycled jeans
Carissa from Creative Green Living shows how you can turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy (and cute) apron. Her Farm Girl Apron uses parts and pieces of a pair of jeans, plus some pretty fabric for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom printed pocket squares for wedding attire
Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding. Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the groom and groomsmen. They show the project … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cuffs for shorts or pants
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial.
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