Whale, whale, whale… what do we have here? (Sorry for the Monday morning awful pun!) Shannon from googiemomma shares a free pattern for making this cute whale softie. The top of his body is made from a soft minky faux … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace stripe tote bag
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shows how she made this lace striped tote bag. The wide lace trim is easily stitched down to make the pretty lacy stripes. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Blissful and Domestic]
Tutorial: Child’s reversible apron with pom pom trim
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for a child’s reversible apron. It’s made from 2 fat quarters, one for each side of the apron, plus some ribbon and pom pom trim. The neck strap is sewn to … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Bias Dress
Vera Venus shares a free (yes, FREE!) pattern for making this gorgeous bias dress. Oh, how beautifully that bias will hang from your curves! The pattern is for a UK10/US8. For those needing another size, she links to an article … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux layer long-sleeved dolman top
Amanda fromKitschy Cooshows how to extend the arms of a basci dolman top, piecing it to create the look of a layered tee. It’s an easy and versatile pattern adaptation. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter stripe tee
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Bunny silhouette softie
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
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Idea file: Sewing for men
If sewing for the men in your life leaves you uninspired, check out the Sewing For Men series at The Train To Crazy. It’s a whole week of posts showing projects sewn for men. This color blocked tee by … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY gold stripe tuxedo pants, no sewing required
Wobisobi shows how you can DIY the tuxedo pants look by adding a gold stripe down the side, no sewing required. Instead of stitching the stripe down the side of a pair of pants, she uses gold craft paint to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a softie from a child’s outgrown t-shirt
Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt. Turn it into a softie. Love it!! Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from MADE]
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Tutorial: Stuffed shamrock brooch
La Todera shares a free PDF tutorial for making this stuffed shamrock brooch. Or make four petals for a lucky four-leaf clover brooch. Go to La Todera for the download.
[photo from La Todera]
Tutorial: Round pop-out zippered pocket
Jacq from Begin with B guest blogs in the Sew In Tune series at Melly Sews with a little boy outfit inspired by the song “Call Me Maybe”. The pants tutorial showing how to make the round pop-out zippered pocket … Read More...
Free pattern: Genie or elf shoes for baby
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares the pattern she created when she made a pair of genie shoes for a friend’s baby. The pointed shoes would also work as elf shoes. The pattern makes a size 12 month shoe. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a bunch of fabric carrots
Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Read all about it: 13 ways to add pattern to fabric using household materials
If the perfect print for your sewing project is impossible to find, why not take matters into your own hands and DIY the print? Dana from MADE shares 13 ways that you can use common household materials to add pattern … Read More...
Tip: Open buttonholes without ripping through the stitching
The Tip of the Week over at Sugar Tart Crafts is all about buttonholes, specifically how to cut them open without accidentally ripping through the stitching. Go to Sugar Tart Crafts to read how.
[photo from Sugar Tart Crafts]
Tutorial: Dress shirt patchwork duvet cover
This duvet cover is made from a patchwork of repurposed dress shirts. How awesome is that!! The buttons across the opening are actually made from the button plackets cut from the shirts. Head over to The Mother Huddle to find … Read More...
Tutorial: Spa-style slippers
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a pair of spa-style slippers. Her example shows a pair of little girl slippers but you can make them in any size, baby through adult. They slide on like spa slippers, … Read More...
Idea file: Refashion a vintage dress into a long coat
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shares the latest coat she has made for herself. This one is refashioned from a vintage 1960s A-line dress. She cut it down the middle, adding a lining, closures, and a hood. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh laundry bags in school colors
Sew4Home shows how you can make mesh laundry bags. They’re color blocked so you can make them in school colors – perfect for college kids or just die hard sports fans. Their tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in … Read More...