Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows. The ruffles are pieced from charm squares . The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash. … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine
So you’ve decided you want to learn to sew. And you’ve got a new (or new to you) Janome sewing machine sitting in front of you. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has written a post to help you get to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a faux fur infinity scarf. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift! Who wouldn’t love a loop of soft faux fur to warm their neck on a cold winter day? … Read More...
Free pattern: Whimsical Christmas stocking large enough to hold small gifts
This whimsical Christmas stocking is sooo awesome! Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. She designed the stocking to be large enough (and wide enough at the top) to accommodate larger stocking stuffer presents. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a skirt for your Elf on the Shelf
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House whipped up a skirt for the Elf on a Shelf who is causing so much trouble in their house this Christmas season. She wrote up a tutorial showing how to do it, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Twine and fabric bow napkin holders
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine guests over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make these twine and fabric bow napkin holders. They’d make a pretty addition to your holiday table. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Mini Christmas Snowman softie
Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickie luxe faux fur vest
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make this faux fur vest. The look is luxe, but it’s actually a quickie project. She doesn’t finish the edges, so it’s just a matter of cutting the pieces and sewing shoulder … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make an asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress. Usually a big bow is found at the back … Read More...
Video tutorial: Snowflake Christmas pajama pants
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a pair of Christmas pajama pants for a small child. you won’t need a pattern. You can get the right shape by tracing around a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Snowflake the Snow Chick softie
Anjeanette from By Anjeanette shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make this cute snowgirl softie. Her name is Snowflake the Snow Chick. She wears a warm hat on her head and a scarf around her neck, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tinsel purse, no sewing required
Aunt Peaches shows how to cover a purse in shiny happy Christmas tinsel garland. It’s just the thing for a holiday party or for New Year’s Eve festivities. No sewing is required, though you could use handstitches in place of … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a serger to help make a French seam
A serger does not typically come to mind when you think about finer seam finishes. But Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how you can use a serger to help make a French seam. The overlocking keeps the raw edges from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy reversible Christmas stocking
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how to make a quick and easy reversible Christmas stocking. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.
Tutorial: Refashion a pullover sweater into a buckle cardigan
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she reshaped and refashioned this rather shapeless pullover sweater into a more fitted cardigan with a cool buckle closure. The buckle is also refashioned, taken from an old belt. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fleece hat with ear flaps
LiEr from ikat bag recently showed how to make a fleece winter hat. She’s back with another version, this one with ear flaps. You can keep it plain, or embellish it up with a pom pom at the top and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scarf with pom pom trim
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how she made this square scarf with pom pom trim. She used a pretty fabric print (from Amy Butler’s Cameo line) and then added matching pom pom trim to the edges. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked faux leather clutch
Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at Love Stitched showing how she made a color blocked faux leather clutch purse. The project was inspired by a purse she saw on Pinterest. She got the faux leather on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece dog bed with standard pillow insert
Amity from Amity Originals shows how you can make a fleece dog bed. Shown here is the one that she made for her sweet Buffy. The insert is a standard sized bed pillow, and the cover has a zipper so … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Pieces Toy Sack
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Little Pieces Toy Sack. It’s a simple drawstring bag that can hold all of those tiny toy pieces that seem to multiply. (At our house it’s Littlest Pet … Read More...