Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how you can up-size a pleated skirt. You’ll need to make a new waistband, but otherwise you won’t be inserting any new fabric. Intrigued? Go to her tutorial to see how to do it.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled pillowcase apron
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a ruffled apron out of a pillowcase. This is such a great idea!! The double-sided pillowcase makes a lined apron, using just a few cuts and leaving very little waste. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas placemats and coasters
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a set of placemats and coasters to make your Christmas table pretty. Actually, this would work for any holiday (or for year round) depending on the fabrics you choose. And do you … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy tee to a peplum top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to reshape a boxy tee into a fitted top with a peplum. Get the how-to.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Tutorial: Patch a worn nose on a favorite stuffed animal
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal starts showing wear on their nose. She covers it with a patch, essentially making a … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a man’s tie down to fit a little boy
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to size a man’s necktie down so it fits a little boy. She starts with a full tie-it-yourself necktie, and cuts and sews it into a pre-tied necktie. It’s stitched to an elastic cord… Read More...
Tutorial: Kanzashi folded fabric flower embellishment
Stephanie from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations guests at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a kanzashi fabric flower embellishment. Get the how to.
[photo from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations]
Tutorial: Playmat that folds up into a backpack
Stella from The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a play mat that folds up into a backpack. She uses simple piecing to create fields and ponds … Read More...
Guest tutorial: Party dress refashion by Marisa Lynch from New Dress A Day
Yesterday I posted my review of New Dress A Day by Marisa Lynch.
Today, I’ve got a special treat for you…. Marisa herself showing how to turn a drab, boring dress into fabulous party attire.
Take it away, Marisa!
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Tutorial: Colorblocked bodice for a litttle girl’s dress
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she created a colorblocked bodice for a little girl’s dress. The color blocking is an easy detail, adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew smooth curves for a Peter Pan collar
Jennifer Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how she achieves smooth curves on a Peter Pan collar. No bumpy or angled curves for her! Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Grainline]
Tutorial: Add faux fur trim to a sweatshirt hoodie
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...
Sewing 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...