Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this fun tote bag with a rainbow mustache. The rainbow fabric is pieced from strips of solids and reverse appliqued behind the white fabric of the tote. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Mending torn Barbie clothes
Barbie clothes get a lot of wear. All the dressing and undressing of the dolls puts a lot of strain on the tiny seam allowances and thin fabric. Rachael Rabbit shows what to do when Barbie clothes get ripped or … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up crochet hook or knitting needle organizer
Emily from Everyday Art made a roll-up organizer to hold her sister-in-law’s crochet hooks. It could also be used for knitting needles. It’s an easy project that uses only straight seams and bias tape. Go to her blog for a … Read More...
Tutorial: 18″ doll book tote
Jessica from Mom4Real guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters, showing how to make an itty book tote for an 18″ doll. It takes just 2 6″x6″ squares of fabric, plus a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Bit of Color Hoodie
Rae from Made By Rae shows how she adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into her Little Bit of Color Hoodie. The hoodie is made from a solid color, with a bright contrast around the edge of the … Read More...
Free pattern: A-line dress for a 15″ princess doll
Amanda from Heartland Happy guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with the pattern she created to make a dress for her daughter’s 15″ Disney princess doll. (Even princesses enjoy casual attire!) It’s a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows how to insert an invisible zipper. She gives step-by-step instructions with plenty of photos to show the process. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
[photo from Lolita Patterns]
Tutorial: Reversible bento tote
Dionnie Takahashi from Blackcabbit shows how she made this reversible tote for her bento box
. It’s a small square tote with a boxed bottom, made to fit her bento lunch container. Handles tie across the top to keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished fabric Easter eggs
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric Easter eggs. You can make them like she does, out of a plain fabric that she embellishes with ric rac and other fancy trim, or you could make them out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Blousant top with elastic waist
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a blousant top with an elastic waistband. She shows it for a little girl, but it would also be cute for tweens, teens, and adults. Go to Simple Simon & … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use a bias tape maker
If you don’t already have a bias tape maker, run out right now and get one. The simple metal contraption makes making bias tape a breeze. Just cut your bias strip and send it through the bias tape maker, pressing … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten the sleeve of a button-up shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can shorten the sleeves of a button-up shirt. It’s not as difficult as it sounds, and you can take up to an inch off the length and still be able to roll the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion
This prickly cactus is actually a pincushion. How perfect is that! The pins you stick in there become the spines. And do you see that little bloom? It’s a fabric yo-yo. Anna from Plan B shows how to make one. … Read More...
Michaels $5 gift card winners
The winners of the $5 Michaels Craft It Forward gift cards are:
1. Commenter #1, Suzanne from Sew Delightful, who said: “I like to buy silk flowers and make headbands that go with dresses for Dress A Girl Around … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a t-shirt in 5 easy steps
T-shirts are actually very easy to make. Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you. AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T. The construction is the same regardless … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress
Prudent Baby shows how you can make their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress. It’s got a loose fit through the tummy and hip, but comes in at th hem for a bubble effect. Instead of using yardage, it’s actually made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted leather belt
Head over to Rock Mosaic to find out how to make this knotted leather belt. The different colors on each side create a cool two-tone effect when it’s tied. If you don’t have leather, you could use fabric instead. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin heart tee
Kojo Designs shows how you can add a sparkly sequin heart to a t-shirt. The tutorial is part of the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! The sequin heart design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric heart sachets, no sewing required
Maria from Shopgirl shares a sweet project you can sew up for your home. She shows how you can make scented fabric hearts to stash in a drawer or closet, no sewing required. If you’re not the sewing type, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Using your sewing machine buttonhole attachment
You know that really long skinny slide-y attachment thing that came with your sewing machine? That’s actually a buttonhole foot. The slide-y part will help you create buttonholes with consistent length. See Kate Sew shares a Sewing 101 tutorial showing … Read More...