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...
Tutorial: No-sew leather card wallet
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 … 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...