Bats get a bad rep as spooky Halloween creatures. But some bats, like this softie by Susi from Lilla Luise, are just plain sweet. She’s a little girl bat named Elsie. Get the pattern and tutorial at Lilla Luise.
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Tutorial: Double layer fleece hat
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do and Monkey See Mail shows how to make a fleece hat that’s super warm for the cold weather to come. It’s made from two layers of fleece. She sews it together so there are … Read More...
Free pattern: Snap-On Bib with Pocket
Invited to a baby shower? Sew4Home has just the project to make. A snap-on bib with a pocket. They’ve got a free pattern and tutorial showing how to sew it up. Go there to get the pattern and tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy as Pie layering tank
Tricia from Made By Me and Shared With You shares a free pattern for her Easy as Pie Tank. The simple shape is perfect for fall layering. The free pattern is an adult size small (4/6). If you need another … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladybug costume slipcover for a baby carrier
Sarah Jane Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s ladybug costume that’s worn on a baby carrier. That way you can easily carry your littlest … Read More...
Tutorial: Piano keyboard zippered pouch
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made this piano keyboard zippered pouch. It makes a neat pencil pouch or make-up bag. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Linen and lace infinity scarf
April from Wildflowers & Whimsy shows how to combine linen and lace to make a lovely infinity scarf. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Take in a pants waistband
If you’re in a hurry, you can quickly take in the waistband on a pair of pants by just taking a tiny little pinch in off the side – through the waistband and all. It’ll do the job in a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric crowns for newborns, kids, and adults
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fanciful fabric crown. She offers the pattern in sizes ranging from newborn to kids to adult. Embellish them up as much or as little as you like. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini pirate or tricorn hat
Head over to Fleece Fun for the pattern and how-to for making this mini pirate or tricorn hat. The pattern is available in small, medium, and large sizes. (The large is still a mini hat, just 3.5 inches tall.) Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux belt little girl pants
Check out these cute pants that Shauna from Shwin & Shwin made for her little girl! The little bow belt at the waist is actually a faux belt, a strip of fabric sewn on to the front of the waistband. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make El Luchador masks
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how she made some el Luchador masks for her sons’ Halloween costumes. Get the how-to.
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Idea file: Sequin trim makes a plain dress chic
Lauren from Adventures of Lauren transformed a rather plain (and too big) thrifted dress into this chic little shift dress. The recut the shape of the dress using a purchased pattern as a guide, and then drew a large bow … Read More...
Idea file: Mixed and matched dress shirt refashion
Zoe from So Zo… What Do You Know? shows how she added interest to a button-down shirt refashion. She mixed and matched fabrics from several shirts to give the blouse a patchwork effect. Though there’s a mix of color and … Read More...
Join the convo: Sewer vs. sewist
Are you a sewer or a sewist? Threads magazine discusses the pros and cons of each term. Personally, I go back and forth. Sewer is the more traditional term, but in writing it can be confused with a city’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty pincushion ring
Julia from Arcadia Cotton shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make an itty bitty pincushion ring. You can wear it while you’re working on a project so the pins and needles you … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s striped dress pieced from recycled knits
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this striped dress, pieced from recycled knits. Don’t worry if your recycled knit stash only has solid colored t-shirts in it. With the exception of the striped fabrics, the pieces … Read More...
Giveaway: Ruby Star Shining and coordinating Essex Linens fat quarter bundle
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway this weekend for The Intrepid Thread. They’ll give a bundle of Ruby Star Shining and Essex Linen fabrics to one of her readers. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from the Ruby Star … Read More...
Idea file: Adapt garment patterns to sew a Yoda costume
Jill from Homemade By Jill made the cutest little Yoda costume for her little girl. It includes a Yoda hood, a long robe, and a knit top and pants. She made all of these pieces by adapting other garment patterns. … Read More...
Tutorial: Go Go Power Rangers Halloween costume
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shows how she made the top in her son’s Go Go Power Rangers
Halloween costume. She added a wide band collar to a t-shirt and then painted the stripes. Go to Rae Gun Ranblings for … Read More...