Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child. Her tutorial is part 1 of her Make Your Own Snow Gear series. With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Applique on faux fur
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features. Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan
Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Cut away the neckline on a button up shirt
Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline. The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette. What a cool idea!! She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt
An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Add width to pants with color blocking
BurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants. Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to.
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Tutorial: DIY suspenders
Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read More...
Free pattern: Ballet Dress
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tissue pouch
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fleece pajama pants with matching screenprinted t-shirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Pom pom t-shirt neckline
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Leather patch leggings
Jacklyn from Oh By Golly made a plain pair of leggings awesome by adding a couple of leather patches. Notice the asymmetrical placement. Love!! The leather patches were cut from a pair of boots that didn’t fit her. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Sleep sack with feet
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a new sleep sack for her nephew. It has holes for his feet so he can walk around while in his warm sleep suit. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add cut-in side pockets to a t-shirt
Lladybird joins the Stretch Yourself series on sewing with knits (hosted by Miriam of Mad Mim and Miranda of One Little Minute.), showing how to make adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to add cut-in side pockets. Go to her … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to add elbow patches to a little boy’s t-shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a lovely little tutorial showing how to add elbow patches to a child’s long-sleeved tee—and it’s one of those projects that looks far more impressive than the time it actually takes.
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Tutorial: Peplum top refashioned from a boxy blouse
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she refashioned a large, boxy blouse into a trendy peplum top with a slimmer fit. The original blouse was loose enough to just slip over the head, but the more fitted peplum version has … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine appliqued kitchen towel
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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