Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows the full seat adjustment she made to a pair of pants she made. Shown here is the muslin, before the adjustment. The adjustment is an easy modification, though you’ll need to experiment some with … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked leather zippered pouch
Elizabeth from Sew Chatty shows how she made this leather zippered pouch. The color blocking and applique was inspired by a similar pouch by Fossil. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Sew Chatty]
Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants
Tuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season. Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants. In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants. LOVE!! It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dog bone toy
Becky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy. She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges. It’s quick to sew up. Why not make up a stack … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel shag rug
Madam Sam from Sew We Quilt shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can use strips of flannel fabric to make this shaggy rug. I can only imagine how soft it feels on bare feet! Go … Read More...
Idea file: Vintage scarf and chambray shirt
Gypsie Sister uses a vintage scarf to add these floral panels to the sides of a plain chambray shirt. The result is gorgeous! Go to her blog to read more.
Tutorial: Lengthen table legs to make it a cutting table
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she lengthened the legs of a dining table to make it a cutting or craft table. Go to her blog to see how she did it.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Free pattern: 10-minute flannel burpcloth
You can make this pretty flannel burpcloth in just 10 minutes. Head over to The Ribbon Retreat for the free pattern. It’s made from two layers of soft, absorbant flannel. It sews together fast because you won’t be turning and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric memory matching game
Dawnelle from Just Dawnelle guest blogs at Oh, Sweet Joy! with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric memory matching game. Go to her tute.
[photo from Just Dawnelle on Oh, Sweet Joy!]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cut-out t-shirt refashion
Anna from Plan B shows how she added these cool cut-outs to a plain long-sleeved tee. No sewing is required. All the magic happens with cutting and weaving the t-shirt fabric. Go to her blog for the tutorial. Looking for … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Garden Party Dress
Oh, how I’m loving this dress! It’s called the Garden Party dress and Elise from honigdesign shares a free pattern for making it. It’s shown in this photo as a three-quarter sleeve dress, but her free pattern also includes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Kite embellished tee
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make this cute kite t-shirt. She starts with a store-bought tee and embellishes it with a kite applique and bows for the tail. The kite is made from small bits of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Soccer ball zippered pouch
Jill from Creating My Way To Success made this soccer ball pencil case as a birthday gift for her daughter’s friend. Not having any soccer-themed fabric, she shaped the pouch like a ball and appliqued on the details. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered welt pocket
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a zippered welt pocket. The zipper tape will show through the rectangular opening, so have some fun and use a contrasting color. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Free Sewing pattern: Felt bunny Easter egg cosy
The floppy-eared felt bunny holds an Easter egg under his body. Michelle from Molly Moo shares a free pattern to make this cute Easter egg cosy. Her version is made from felt, but you could also make him out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Pajamas and playclothes for a 15″ Disney princess doll
Amanda from Heartland Happy made a pair of jammies for her daughter’s 15″ Disney princess doll. She shares the pattern on her blog. It’s a pajama set with a t-shirt and matching pants. You could also use these patterns to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pinafore
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for this little girl’s pinafore. The front is flat, with an elastic casing gathering the sides and back. The criss cross straps offer flexibility … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s upcycled raglan sweater
Heather Crafty Stall shares a free pattern for making a toddler’s upcycled raglan sweater. It’s the first in her Let Spring in to Your Wardrobe series. She provides a free pattern for the sweater in a size 3T/4T. (If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add side pockets to a skirt
I’m a pocket girl. I like the security of pockets in my pants and skirts. Even if I don’t use them, I like to know they’re there in case I need them. Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a pair of jeans, no sewing required
Besides looking cool, why would you want to though (add ankle zips)?
Customization: Adding ankle zips can give your jeans a unique and personalized look. You can choose the color and style of the zippers to match your personal … Read More...