Tricia from Made by Me, Shared with You shows how to make a cute felt Easter baskets in the form of a bunny or a birdie. The bunny’s floppy ears are sooo cute! And the birdie has sweet little wings … Read More...
Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket
Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Dip-dyed circle skirt for spring
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dip-dyed circle skirt for spring. Her tutorial shows how to cut the fabric to give it either a high-low hem or a plain hem. Go to her blog for the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed denim jacket
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to create a dyed denim jacket. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to update a jean jacket. Go to Love Stitched for her how-to.
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Lookie what she made: Toddler jumper from daddy’s jeans
Vera Luna shows the jumper she made for her little girl using a pair of daddy’s jeans. She split the legs at the side and used them as front and back panels of the jumper. My favorite part has to … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeni Reversible Apron
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her Jeni Reversible Apron. Go to her tutorial at Art Gallery Fabrics.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood on Art Gallery Fabrics]
Freebie: Sewing journal printable
AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to t-shirt shoulder
Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee. It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy. Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how.
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Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a set of fabric coasters. They’re quick and easy to make. You can make a set of matching coasters from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric pinwheel magnets
These fabric pinwheel magnets are so cute!! Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make them. There’s no sewing required, and you can get all the fabric you need out of your scrap bin. Get … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled Easter Basket
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can create this pretty ruffled Easter basket. Go to her tute.
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Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter Sewing patterns we … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hanging bathtub toy bag
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a video tutorial showing how you can sew up a bathtub toy bag. It hangs from suction hooks attached to the wall by the bathtub. The bottom is made from a mesh fabric so the … Read More...
Free pattern: Schoolgirl cardigan for a toddler
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares the pattern she used to make this schoolgirl cardigan for her young daughter. The free pattern is in a long size 2T or a skinny 3T. If you need another size, I’m sure you … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped bodice for a little girl’s dress
Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how to create a scalloped dress bodice like she created for her Scallops by the Sea dress. This is such a sweet detail!! It’s an adaptation of a basic bodice pattern. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy short sleeved top for spring
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a boxy short sleeved top for spring. Made from a sheer, it layers nicely over a tank. Or, make it from a drapey rayon or jersey knit and forego the layering. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tea cozy
Karen from Made By Me In Red shows how to make a reversible tea cozy. It’s an easy sewing project, requiring only straight seams to make. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Made By Me In Red]
Free pattern: Bella Clutch pieced zippered pouch
Jenny & Clara from Clover & Violet share a free pattern for a pieced zippered pouch. They call it the Bella Clutch, and it’s made to coordinate with their Anne handbag. In fact, if you make the Anne handbag, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Easter Basket Dress
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows the Easter Basket Dress she made for her daughter. She started with the Fairy Tale Dress by Oliver+S and added a basketweave detail on the bodice. She also added a cut-out pocket trimmed … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Vintage scarf t-shirt sleeves
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows another quick and easy t-shirt refashion. In this one, she replaces the regular t-shirt sleeves with triangles cut from a vintage scarf. The lightweight scarf fabric makes drapey, floaty sleeves. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets to skirts, pants, and dresses
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can add hidden side pockets to a finished garment. It can be a skirt, a pair of pants, or a dress. As long as it has side seams, it’s possible … Read More...