It’s easy enough to use a printed sewing pattern to cut the right shapes of fabric for a garment. Placement of pockets (or other details) where the pattern says to put them is a little more difficult. Carmel from Solomon… Read More...
Review: Bernina 780, part 2
Yesterday I told you about the temporary addition to my sewing room – the Bernina 780
. I described some of the more basic features and my general impressions of the machine. Today I want to talk about two stand-out … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and lace clutch
Oh, how I am loving this leather and lace clutch purse! Wilma from Designed by Wilma made it, and she shares a photo tutorial so you can make one of your own. The edges of the leather won’t fray, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Rip fabric for a quick, straight cut
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You likes to rip fabric. No, she’s not on a destructive binge, she’s quickly cutting fabric strips to make shirred scarves. Ripping fabric is actually a widely used method to cut strips … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable drawstring Christmas gift bags
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s bubble peplum dress
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a pretty little bubble peplum dress for little girls. Love!! The pattern comes in sizes for ages 1-6. Go to her blog to get the free pattern and the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a retro polo
Shannon from Little Kids Grow guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this retro polo shirt for a little boy. The shirt is made from knit fabric, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Simply Colorful Coasters from scrap fabric
Amy DeCesare from Amy Made That! shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Simply Colorful Coasters. A square of printed fabric is stitched to the center of a solid, creating a window pane effect. … Read More...
Free pattern: V-neck raglan sleeve baseball tee
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a raglan sleeved baseball tee. The pattern is available in one size, small, with a finished bust at 34″ and hips at 36″. If you need … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold button embellished sweater
Buttons don’t always have to be functional. They can also be used in a purely decorative fashion. Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how you can embellish a basic pullover sweater with gold buttons. The effect is a shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated princess seam bodice
An from StraightGrain guest blogs in the Basic Bodice series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to adapt a little girl’s basic bodice block to create princess seams and pleated front panel. She adds a simple pleated skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldover clutch for an iPad
Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shares a tutorial over at Prudent Baby showing how to make a simple foldover clutch purse big enough to carry an iPad or other tablet. Go to her tutorial.
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Sewing tip: Keep bobbin thread on the bottom
Heather from Feather’s Flights has a quick tip to help keep your bobbin thread from peeking up on to the top of your fabric. She shows how to add a little extra tension to the bottom thread to keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: BBQ mitt and towel gift set
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a BBQ grill mitt and towel. If you have any guys on your Christmas list, this would make a great handmade present for them! Go to her tutorial to see … Read More...
Review: Bernina 780 with embroidery module
For the last month or so, I’ve had a visitor in my sewing room. A fancy schmancy high end sewing and embroidery machine. The Bernina 780
.
There isn’t room in this review to list out all the features and … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid sized ruffled apron
Tacha from Fat Quarterly shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make a kid sized apron with a ruffle across the bottom. The ruffle is pretty for girls, but it’s easy enough to omit … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho patchwork sweater poncho
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s J. Crew inspired dress with neckline bow
Marnae from The Powell Family blog shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made this lovely dress for her daughter. Inspired by a dress from J. Crew, it has a pleated body and a neckline … Read More...
Sewing tip: Use your iron to help close a pillow opening
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses her iron to make it easier to sew up the opening of a decorative or throw pillow. Whether you use your sewing machine or hand stitches, her method will help keep the seam allowances … Read More...
Tutorial: Fused patchwork fabric from your fabric scraps
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a mountain on tiny fabric scraps that are too small to make something with, but too pretty to toss in the trash, take heart. Heather from The Sewing Loft ishows how you can use fusible … Read More...