Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to add faux fur trim to a sweatshirt hoodie. This would be cute for a little girl or a tween, or even for an adult hoodie. Get the tute.
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Sewing pattern Tutorial: “Mystery pocket”
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking recently posted a reader’s question about making a “mystery pocket” – a unique pocket design seen on an orange mini skirt. (See the post here.) Kessem from DinosaurGirl figured out how to make the pocket, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon ballerina skirt
Havalah from Sisters, Sisters shows how she made this pretty, floaty chiffon ballerina skirt. Guess where the fabric came from? Sheer curtains! The waist and under layer are made from an old t-shirt. Go to her tutorial to see how … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle knit top
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to use ruffled fabric to create a cute sleeveless top for a child. Because the fabric comes with the ruffles on it already, it’s just a matter of cutting two pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Mr. Pumpkin pincushion or plushie
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a Mr. Pumpkin doll. You can use him as a pincushion or just let him sit on a shelf and look cute as part of your fall … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s faux leather skirt with a punched circle border
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make a child’s faux leather skirt with a punched circle border. She punched all of the circles … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted flat iron cover
Elyse from Elyse Susan Design shares a tutorial in the 12 Weeks of Christmas series at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make a quilted cover for a flat iron. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Faux fur cowl scarf
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make a faux fur cowl scarf. It’s made with two layers of faux fur, so it’s sure to be warm and soft. This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Lace sleeve sweatshirt
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants shows how to add a lace insert to the sleeves of a sweatshirt. The look was inspired by a shirt … Read More...
Review: New Dress a Day by Marisa Lynch
You probably know Marisa Lynch as the New Dress A Day chick, made famous by her blog where she chronicles a year of creating a new dress each day for a year, and doing it on a budget of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl Thanksgiving jumper with removable turkey tail
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this adorable little jumper for her daughter. It has a removable ruffle bustle on the back. And when Thanksgiving comes around, you can change the ruffle for a turkey tail. How cute is … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe placemats
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats with a stripe pieced across the bottom. They’re gorgeous when you mix prints. I bet they’d also be cool made from solids for a color blocked effect. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Child’s hooded poncho from 1 yard of fleece
Head over to Prudent Baby for a video tutorial showing how to make a child’s hooded fleece poncho. It takes just one yard of fabric, plus some decorative ribbon and pom pom trim. The video is their appearance on It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper trimmed neckline
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how she made this awesome zipper trimmed neckline on a t-shirt she made for her son. I am SO loving this! Though she shows it for a boy’s shirt, it’s definitely something I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled sweater and leather bag
Lana Red combines an old sweater and some leather to make this awesome bag. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Get the how-to.
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Free pattern: Long sleeve for the Perfect Fit Shirt
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection recently shared a pattern for her Perfect Fit Shirt. It’s short-sleeved tee that is fitted through the bust and shoulders, but flares out for a loose fit through the waist and hips. It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie in two sizes
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shares a free pattern for making an owl softie. It’s a simple pattern that’s easy to sew up. She gives the pattern in two sizes, but even the large owl … Read More...
Free pattern: Halter dress for a Barbie doll
Janel Was Here shares a free pattern for a halter dress that fits a Barbie doll. She shows it with a knee-length straight skirt, but you could easily vary it to a longer skirt, a full skirt, or even as … Read More...
Tutorial: Expressionist Tee
Alida from Alida Makes shows how to make her Expressionist Tee. There’s no sewing required. She uses a store-bought tee and paints the design on using fabric paints. You could also use this design on a t-shirt or dress that … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickie scrappy fabric headband
Marisa from Rae Gun shows a fun project for your trim and fabric scraps. She turns them into a quick and easy headband. The raw edges are in keeping with the scrappy look. It takes just one line of sewing. … Read More...