Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making a high seat chair cover. Whether the original cover is worn out, stained, or just plain ugly, she shows how you can make a new one using the old seat … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit coverup tunic
Spring has finally arrived, and summer won’t be far behind. Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how you can make a new swimsuit coverup. It’s long-sleeved and tunic length, and made from a lightweight knit fabric. The design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring bag with a contrast cuff
Sew It Love It shows how to make a drawstring bag with a contrast cuff around the top. It’s a quick, easy project to sew up. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Idea file: Lace collar vest refashion
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows the vest she updated with a thrifted lace collar. I’m loving the contrast between the brown corduroy and the romantic lace collar. Go to her blog to read more about her refashion.
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Free pattern: Summer Chevrons Shirt for little girls
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making her Summer Chevrons Shirt for a little girl. The sleeveless top has a square neck and puff cap sleeves. The pattern will make the shirt in a little girl … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls. It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo stripe leggings
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to adapt a basic leggings pattern to give them a tuxedo stripe down the sides. The stripe is pieced into the leggings (as opposed to just being stitched down on top). Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Boden-inspred upcycled t-shirt shorts
Cherie from I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar upcycled a striped t-shirt into a new pair of shorts for her little boy. The look is inspired by some knit shorts she saw in a Mini-Boden catalog. They’re quick and easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s v-neck cardigan with contrast trim
Farrah from Mingo & Grace shows how to make a child’s V-neck cardigan with contrast trim around the neck, wrists, and hem. She links to a previous tutorial showing how to draft the pattern, and then shows how to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey flutter top
Jen & Shannon from eat.sleep.MAKE. guest blog at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a drapey flutter top. A handpainted geometric design makes it even more awesome. Go to their tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cat ear bowler hat
We love kitty cats at our house. Specifically, we love black cats. We have four of them. So when I saw this cat ear black bowler hat DIY by Ally from Now That’s Pretty and The Ukelele Workshop, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay Put Elastic Bookmark
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a bookmark that won’t slip out. It has an elastic strap to keep it in place. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Gathered knit basket weave pillow
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make this gathered knit fabric basket weave pillow. Nothing is actually woven, though. Instead, squares of gathered knit fabric are pieced together in a basket weave pattern.. Her post is part of … Read More...
Idea file: Quick fix for worn spots on a car seat
Petra from Bag of Pretty shows the quick fix she made to her child’s car seat that was wearing through in places. Instead of trashing it, or making a whole new slipcover, she stitched leather knee pads to the spots … Read More...
Tutorial: Double keyhole knit top
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover your office chair
Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for … Read More...
Tutorial: Polka dot burp cloths
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make the cutest polka dot burp cloths. They’re quick and easy to make, and the design works equally well for boy or girl. Go to her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute pillowcase
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front, elastic back waistband
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also … Read More...
Free pattern: Ciao Bella peasant dress for little girls
Ellie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl. It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt. It’s shown here made from an eyelet … Read More...