Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how to make two-tone princess puff sleeves. They’re pieced from two fabrics and pleated along the seams so that one color is “on top” and the other peeking out at the pleats. They’ll make … Read More...
Tutorial: Velcro kitchen towel stays in place
Maggie from Homemade Mamas added Velcro squares to the back of a kitchen towel so it will stay wrapped around the oven handle, always within easy reach. When it’s time for a washing, it’s easily removed and tossed into the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a shirt placket
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a placket for a shirt. Though it fits around both sides of the opening and overlaps in the middle, it’s actually made from a single piece of fabric. Go to her … Read More...
Free pattern: Little boy fedora
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s fedora. The hat was part of the Lumineers-inspired outfit she made for her Sew In Tune series. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Leprechaun suspender pants treat bags
How utterly cute are these leprechaun pants treat bags! I’m loving those suspenders! And with a four-leaf clover corsage, they’re all ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make them. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk bow headband for baby
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make silk bow headband for baby. The headband itself is a soft foldover elastic. The oversized bow is made from a strip of silk fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric covered button magnets
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make these fabric covered button magnets. You can use the smallest pieces of fabric, which makes this a good project for reducing the bulk in your scrap bin. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: You Are My Sunshine top
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this happy shirt for her daughter. It has a large reverse appliqued sun, and the words “you are my sunshine” stitched across it. Go to her blog for the how-to… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mini felt Easter baskets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make miniature Easter baskets from felt and decorative ribbon. They’re so cute!! At 5 inches x 2 1/4″, they’re just the right size to hold a small Easter treat. I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polymer clay
Finding the perfect button to finish off a shirt or bag can seem an impossible task, especially when you need a brightly colored button like a turquoise or an orange. Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Absorbant pocket bibs for a self-feeding toddler
Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with insert cover
Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag for dolly
Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl vintage pillowcase skirt
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter ballet flats with bias trim
Glittery ballet flats are super popular right now. You could spend the money to buy a pair, but Julie from Doe a Deery shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with an inexpensive pair of plain ballet flats, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leg warmers from a sweater
Megan from Brassy Apple shows now to make a pair of leg warmers out of an old sweater, no sewing required. It’s a quick and easy DIY. How cute are they worn on top of a pair of boots! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a duffel bag
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin trim message tee
Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt. She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down. (Just be sure to use a glue … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked gloves
These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl mod A-line with a neck tie stripe
Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read More...