Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how she made a puff sleeve for a shirt she sewed. She started with a basic tank pattern, using the armhole shape from the tank as a guide for drafting the sleeve pattern. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a button placket and hem
Mie from Sewing Like Mad shows how she stitched the button placket and hem in her daughter’s dress in one fell swoop. The technique will give you nice, crisp corners. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little guy clip-on tie
Small Fry & Co shows how to cut down a man’s neck tie into a clip-on tie for a little guy. When it’s worn with a collared shirt it looks like a smaller version of a tie-on necktie. In reality, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod boatneck pullover refashioned from a cardigan
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned a cardigan sweater into this mod boatneck pullover. She turns the cardigan sideways, with the button placket becoming the neckline and the sleeves becoming the front and back. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler-sized Epipen backpack
Alida from Alida Makes has a young daughter with a peanut allergy who needs to have an Epipen with her at all times. She created a toddler-sized backpack to hold the Epipen and some Benadryl. The backpack allows her to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fleece scarf from a blanket
Andrea from Go To Patterns tells how to a super easy fleece scarf, no sewing required. The fleece is from an inexpensive blanket from IKEA. She was able to get 10 of them from one $3.99 blanket! Go to her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Enlarge a t-shirt neckline
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial … Read More...
Giveaway: Jelly roll of Posy by Aneela Hoey
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts her weekly fabric giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop this week. They’ve got a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Posy line by Aneela Hoey to give to one of her readers. offering a Posy Jelly Roll … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby washcloths from old cotton sweaters
Abby from Autumn Street Pattern Shop and Things for Boys shows what she did with pieces of a soft cotton sweater left over from a previous refashion project. She cut them into squares and made soft washcloths for baby. Great … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s treat pouch or pocket pillow from the same pattern
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how one pattern can become either a Valentine’s treat pouch or a heart-shaped pocket pillow. Whether you make the pouch or the pillow version, it’s a sweet way to gift a small Valentine treat. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Valentine owl hand towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this cute Valentine owl hand towel. The owl and ribbon trim are held down with fusible webbing, so you could get by with just ironing them down, but stitching them … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace front tee
Jill from Made It On Monday guests at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a lace layering top. The front is made from lace, and the back and sleeves from a lightweight jersey. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Hammer style leggings for little girls
I know, I know… people these days call them “harem” pants. But back in the day, they were Hammer Pants. Am I showing my age? Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. gets the name right in her blog post, where … Read More...
Tutorial: Crossover hoodie neckline
Check out the crossover neck on this hoodie sweatshirt Heather from Feather’s Flights made for her son. It’s a cool look that also seems like it would give good coverage to a neck to keep it warm. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed bag tag
Taylor Made shows how to make a monogrammed diaper bag tag. Not toting around a diaper bag these days? Make one for your purse or laptop bag, or your luggage, or maybe for your child to hang from her backpack. … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag makes an excellent first sewing project
If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a boxy sweatshirt with a zipper on the back
Liz from Cotton & Curls used a zipper insertion to remove extra width from a boxy sweatshirt. She didn’t actually cut the fabric, so the zipper just makes a big pleat in the back. I love this! It gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Punk-inspired dripping pocket
Max from Max California shows how she created the dripping pocket for a t-shirt. Love!! The shirt was part of a punk rock-inspired outfit she made for her entry into the recent Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read More...
Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the bottom, … Read More...