If sewing a curved seam on a sewing machine is a challenge, then sewing a circle is a super challenge. CraftStylish shares a reader’s tip for stitching perfect circles on a sewing machine. Go to CraftStylish to read what it … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed zipper welt pocket
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create a zippered welt pocket. The zipper teeth are exposed in the opening. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Magician’s hat applique pocket
Laura from Craftstorming shows how she made this cute interactive applique for a young child’s shirt. It’s a magician’s hat that doubles as a pocket that – abracadabra! – holds a little felt bunny softie. The bunny is attached with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a chevron peplum top using a t-shirt pattern
Cindy from Cation Designs shows how to modify a basic t-shirt pattern to make a chevron peplum top. She achieved the eyecatching chevron by cutting her pieces from a striped fabric. The layout takes some planning to get all the … Read More...
Giveaway: 7 yards of Michael Mille’s Tipsy Square canvas
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Project Anthologies. They’ve got a 7 one-yard cuts of Michael Miller’s Tipsy Square canvas in a bright palette of blue, lime, red, orange, yellow, aqua, and turquoise! Retail value is $105. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled nursing dress
This dress by Charity from Say Grr Sewing is so pretty! It has a long full skirt and a ruffled surplice (crossover) neck. It also happens to be a nursing dress. The surplice neck easily moves out of the way, … Read More...
Idea file: Use playing cards to organize ribbons
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows her clever (and thrifty) way of organizing her ribbons. She uses a deck of playing cards. Go to her post to read more.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Tutorial: Install a zipper in a floaty chiffon skirt
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how to add a zipper to a floaty chiffon skirt. She actually installs it in the lining layer only, and lets the gathered chiffon cover it up. The chiffon layer is full enough to … Read More...
Idea file: Faur fur pockets
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. has been sharing photos of her kids’ handmade wardrobe. Check out the awesome pockets on the jumper tunic she made for her daughter. L-O-V-E!!! Faux fur pockets, squeeeal!! They’re a simple detai with huge … Read More...
Tutorial: Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion
Deonn Stott from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion. It’s like a fabric version of an old school wrist corsage. The center of the gathered fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten a metal zipper
I have quite the stash of vintage zippers that I’ve scored from estate sales. I always have a zipper on hand. The only problem is, they’re rarely the right length for my project. Sound familiar? If you have a metal … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a peasant blouse with no curved seams
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a peasant blouse. This is such a versatile style for a top! It can go dressy or casual depending on fabric choice and accessorizing. You don’t need a pattern to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinafore for a baby or little girl
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a pretty pinafore for a baby or little girl. She gives it a contrast waistband and hem band. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from What’s Mummy Up To?]
Tutorial: Flashcard Pillow
Susi from Lilla Luise kicks off a month of fairy tale inspired blog posts with a tutorial showing how to make her Flashcard Pillow. It’s a simple rectangular throw pillow with a typeface word appliqued on to it, just like … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew en embellished Christmas stocking cuff
Vanessa from Lella Boutique guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make a ric rac trimmed cuff for a Christmas stocking. You can use your favorite pattern for the body of the stocking (or draft one … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Crochet and fabric patchwork infinity scarf
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies made a beautiful infinity scarf out of fabric and crochet. The design was inspired by a scarf she saw at Anthropologie. She made the crocheted pieces herself. If you don’t know how to (or don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a raglan sleeve top for a baby
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a raglan sleeve shirt for her baby boy. You won’t need a pattern because you can cut the pieces using a t-shirt that fits your child as a guide. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Granny Hoodie with overlapped V-neck
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make her Granny Hoodie, named so for the lace trim and the little flower appliques that she inherited from her grandmother. I’m loving the way the hood attaches … Read More...
Tutorial: Draped wrap tulip skirt
Believe it or not, you can make this draped wrap tulip skirt in just 4 steps. Liz from Cotton & Curlsshows how. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Video tutorial: Topstitching that stands out
Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create attractive topstitching on your sewing projects. Her method creates a thicker line of stitching that stands out, so go with a contrast … Read More...