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...
Tutorial: Minky whale softie
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...