Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80’s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart. No sewing is required. All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt dress with A-line or circle skirt variations
Head over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress. She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone leggings for girls
These two-tone leggings by Disney of Ruffles & Stuff are so cool! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. Go to her tute.
[photo from Ruffles & Stuff]
Tutorial: Perfect Pajama Pants
Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants. You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer headband
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a fleece ear warmer headband. It takes just a little bit of fleece, 1/8 yard or less, so you may have it already in scraps left over from previous fleece projects. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Itty bitty coat for a newborn baby
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made an itty bitty coat for her newborn baby girl. The fleece jacket is fully lined and has a collar. She drafted the pattern using a basic bodice and sleeve as a starting point. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric & tulle skirt for an 18″ doll
Ashley from Make It and Love It must be reading my mind. Here I am in the middle of a doll clothes making binge, and she posts a tutorial showing how to make a gathered fabric and tulle skirt for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your pants metallic
When I bought a pair of metallic silver skinnies for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, I remember thinking how unfair it was that they didn’t come in MY size, too. Lucky for me, Liz from Cotton & Curls… Read More...
Tutorial: Secure thread ends on a serger or overlocker
I love, love, love my serger for making seams are already trimmed and finished for me. But what I don’t love is having to secure all the thread ends for each seam. But if you don’t do it, you run … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow for a boy or girl
Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a tooth fairy pillow. Her design works equally well for a boy or a girl. The small pillow hangs from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote upcycled from a grommet curtain
Katie from Lemon Jitters shows how she made this awesome tote bag out of an upcycled curtain valance. Check out those jumbo grommets that attach the handles! She didn’t have to set them in – they were part of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic gathered lace scarf
This gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look. Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel. They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print. Each hooded towel uses one bath towel … Read More...
Tutorial: Bobbin and notion organizer from an inexpensive hardware store item
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to use an inexpensive hardware store item to organize bobbins and other small items in your sewing room. Go to her blog to see what it is.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Idea file: 2-in-1 party dress with fancy details
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs guests at Project Run and Play with some inspiration for this week’s Pattern Remix challenge. The challenge is to remix The Party Dress by Lindsay of The Cottage Home. Rachel’s version is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tunic top with collar and front slit
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s tunic top with a collar and a front slit. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled camera strap
Did Santa leave a fancy new camera under the tree for you? Jen from Four Marrs and One Venus shows the fancy ruffled camera strap she made using a tutorial from Mom 4 Real. She went the extra step … Read More...
Video tutorial: Teaching a child to sew
If teaching your child to sew is on your to-do list for 2013, check out this video by Vanessa from Crafty Gemini. She is teaching her 3 year old son to sew on his own sewing machine. She gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Absorbent fabric diapers for a wetting baby doll
A baby doll that wets herself is all fun and games – until you run out of those paper diapers that come with the doll. You can buy more, but they’re expensive! If you sew, you can make a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Kissing Booth Basket or tote with angled handles
Sew4Home shows how to make their Kissing Booth Basket. The handles are stitched on at an angle, creating an interesting design line across the sides. Though they show it as a gift basket, but add some pockets on the lining … Read More...