Things We Do shows how to make a leather card wallet, no sewing required. The sides are glued together, and the closure is a knotted loop of elastic cord. If you wanted, you could sew the sides instead of gluing. … Read More...
Tutorial: Taggie caterpillar puff softie
This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique … Read More...
Tutorial: Raw edge linen neckline for a sweater
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline. The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back. She knit the sweater herself and also gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered knit skirt
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make layered knit skirt. Her project is part of Babylock’s National Serger Month. It has a simple band of stretch fabric for the waistband. (Sooo comfortable in hot weather!) The different directions … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring backpack with grommets
Katy from I’m A GingerMonkey shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project, requiring only straight seams. The straps are made from ribbon and attached to the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 4 Disney princess dresses from a peasant dress pattern
U Create shows the four Disney princess dresses that she made from one basic peasant dress pattern. She tells the modifications she made in order to make a Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Snow White, and Rapunzel dress. Go to U Create to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancify a bra for a backless shirt
Backless dresses and tops seem like a great idea until you factor in the underwear. How does one wear a bra under a backless shirt? Elle from Pearls & Scissorsshows what to do. She rehabs an old bra, replacing … Read More...
Tutorial: I’m A Rock doorstop
Eva Monleón from Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make her I’m A Rock Doorstop. The faux rock softie has a sweet smily face stitched on. He’s stuffed with pebbles and polyfil to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Inside Out Bag with neon trim
This Inside Out Bag by The Purl Bee puts the seam allowances on the outside and turns them into a design element. The bag is made from a neutral linen, with the seams all finished in neon bias tape. They … Read More...
Tutorial: Geometric stencil jeans
Anna from Plan B shows how to add a geometric print down the sides of a pair of jeans. Love!! No sewing is required, just a handcut stencil and some fabric paint. She cut her stencil out of a heavy … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sleeve to a sleeveless shirt
Kristina Clements from Kristina J., and author of The Chic Girl’s Guide to a One-of-a-Kind Wardrobe, shows how you can add a gathered sleeve to a sleeveless top. You can use fabric that blends with the original top, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower bouquet
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how you can create a bouquet of beautiful fabric flowers. The fabric for the blooms and the leaves came from outgrown clothing, though you could also use new yardage if you wanted. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to embellish a plain tote bag with lace trim. The gathered lace strips creates a pretty ruffle around the thop. She also created a lace trimmed brooch to match. Go to her tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Face Cloth
The pretty floral binding is what makes this face cloth by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar a step up from a standard washcloth. Add some fancy soaps and you’ve got a nice gift to give. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Framed throw pillow
Marissa from Rae Gun shows how she made this throw pillow with a framed image inspired by a favorite book. The “frame” is made from a striped fabric, with ribbon trim and lace peeking out the edges. The mitered corners … Read More...
Tutorial: Ugg boots revamp
Joy from How Joyful shows how she fixed up a pair of hand-me-down Ugg boots. I’m loving the colorful new look she gave them! The seams around the toe were ripped, so she glued them shut. Then, she covered the … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist back t-shirt refashion
Gina Michele shows how to make a designer-inspired twist back t-shirt out of a basic tee. It’s mostly a cut-and-twist operation, with a little bit of hand sewing at the end to tack it together. For nonsewers, you can choose … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated cotton wallet
Cheryl from Sew Can Do continues her series on sewing laminated cotton with a tutorial showing how to make a laminated cotton wallet. It folds up with snap tab to keep it closed. Inside, it has small pockets to hold … Read More...