Jacklyn from Oh By Golly shows how she refashioned an ill-fitting knit blazer into this little piece of awesomeness. The asymmetrical front and the leather tabs look like a dressier version of a motorcycle jacket. You’d never guess what she … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby girl dress coat
Delia from Delia Creates cut up a wool sweater and turned it into this lovely coat for her baby girl. She created her own pattern, using a basic bodice pattern as a starting point. She also shows one she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey chiffon maxi skirt
Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You shows how she made this chiffon maxi skirt. It’s gorgeous! The shape is a long circle skirt, sewn in several layers due to the sheer fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Mini frame pincushion
Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby fabric heart pillow from vintage linens
Vintage linens are so beautiful, but there’s often damage that prevents you from using them for their intended purpose. The Polka Dot Closet shows how you can use the undamaged portion of the vintage linens to create these gorgeous shabby … Read More...
Free pattern: Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters. The download includes patterns for 5 different monster shapes, 5 different mouths, 5 different eyes, and 5 different monster accessories. You can mix and match them … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine house candy pocket
These Valentine heart house ornaments are so cute! A pocket on the bag holds a candy or small treat. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made them, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s ruffled apron
Angelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make this Valentine’s ruffled apron. It’s made from a plain white fabric, with ruffles on the skirt a big red heart on the bib. Who wouldn’t love it? Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible puffy vest for baby
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how she made this reversible puffy vest for her baby boy. She used her Alpine Wonderland Puffy Coat pattern as a starting point. You could probably adapt a t-shirt pattern as well, so long as … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin heart tee
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how to add a giant sequin heart to a t-shirt, no sewing required. The big gold heart is awesome on top of the striped shirt she used. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Peplum sweater refashion
Lulushion shows how to refashion two sweaters into one peplum sweater. One sweater will form the body and the peplum, and the other sweater will be used to replace the sleeves cut off from the first sweater. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Nested fabric baskets
Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Casa Crafty with a tutorial showing how to sew up a set of nested baskets. They’re made from fused fabric with delightfully raw edges. Use them by the door to catch keys, on … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage scarf headwrap
Oh By Golly! shows how she makes vintage scarf headwraps. The knotted scarf holds her hair back while she applies her makeup. It’s made from a vintage scarf, using a couple of folds and a couple of seams to turn … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s Simple Knot Dress with apron
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make her Simple Knot Dress. The pattern is available in girls’ sizes 2-6. It’s made from a mix of coordinating fabrics, with a little apron sewn into … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece jester hat
Christine from Alchemy Stitchcraft shows how to create this fleece jester hat. What better way to chase away the gray of a cold winter day than with a crazy fun hat like this? Go to Alchemy Stitchcraft for the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine Blossom Barrettes and Badges
Charm Stitch shows how you can sew up scrap felt and ribbon to create these pretty Valentine flower barrettes and brooches. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Rolled Sleeve Tee
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a child’s t-shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Love! It has a contrast yoke, and button tabs on the sleeves to keep them rolled up. She made it for her son, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled rayon scarf
Sew4Home shows how to make this long ruffled scarf out of lightweight rayon fabric. It’s made from two layers so it looks good on top and bottom. An elastic casing gathers it up into a long ruffle. Go to their … Read More...
Giveaway: 12 fat quarters of organic Micro Mod fabric line
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Stash Modern Fabric this weekend. They’re giving away a 12 fat quarter bundle from the MicroMod line by Rob Bancroft for Cloud9 Fabrics. The collection is 100% certified organic cotton printed with low … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging dish towel using your scrap fabrics
Donna from Once Upon A Sewing Machine shows two ways to make a hanging dish towel. One method is sewing a topper from fabrics in your fabric stash. The other uses crochet to create the topper. Go to her blog … Read More...