Sew4Home shows how to make throw pillows trimmed with thick fringe. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Color block high-low tunic top for girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Fallen Top for little girls. It gets its name from the falling triangles she embroidered down the front. It buttons up the back and has a color block … Read More...
Idea file: Doll skirt tutorial inspires a child’s Valentine’s outfit
I’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite. She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Back seat car cover and organizer for road trips
If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired shirt refashion
Heather from Feather’s Flights saw a shirt on Anthropologie and realized that it was a mash-up of a button-up shirt and a basic tee. The sleeves and the back are from a button-up shirt, but the front is a comy … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated tulle sleeve detail
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail. Get the tute.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Tutorial: Turn an unflattering top upside down for a better fit
Carissa from Carissa Knits rescued a shirt from an unfortunate fit by turning it upside down. The deep vee, high waist, and loose fit across the mid section does not flatter her figure (nor would it flatter mine). She turned … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s pull-on mini skirt
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this A-line mini skirt for her daughter. The are no zippers or button closures. It’s a simple pull-on style that makes for easy winter dressing. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader. It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading. Get the how-to on her blog.
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Tutorial: Bunny security blanket
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: Little Red Riding Boots for baby
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has a free pattern for making these adorable little baby boots. Her Little Red Riding Boots work equally well for boys or girls. They’re fully lined, with a strap and snap closure. (The button is … Read More...
Tutorial: Block print your own fabric
If you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself. Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sweater skirt
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how she refashioned an unwanted sweater into a cute new skirt for herself. It takes just one cut and a couple of seams. Get the tute.
[photo from Brassy Apple]
Tutorial: Cotton Candy Skirt for girls and dolls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how she made matching skirts for her daughter and her doll out of an inexpensive throw blanket from IKEA. She calls it the Cotton Candy Skirt because of the fluffy textured fabric. It makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace back dress for little girls
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she made this lace back dress for her baby girl. Love!! This design would also work for older girls and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing on stretch lace
Jodi from Sew Fearless made this lovely cardigan out of stretch lace, and she shares some tips and tricks for working with this fabric. Her tutorial is part of the Stretch Yourself series (on Mad Mim and One Little Minute… Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel shirt update
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how she gave a 90s flannel shirt a modern update. She shortened it, fitted it in, and gave it a Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring backpack
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a simple drawstring backpack. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, plus cording for the drawstring and straps. It’s a great project for someone learning to sew, especially a teen or tween. … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothes hanger hidden storage pockets
Check out this clever storage hidden under a garment on a clothes hanger! Sew4Home shows how to make one. This is a great idea for travel, when you don’t want to leave jewelry, important documents, or small electronics out in … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own panties
Cute panties can set you back a pretty penny, but cheapy panties tend to wear out in just a few washings. My sewing friends, you have another option. Novita from Very Purple Person shows how you can make your own … Read More...