Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial over at Project Run & Play showing how she made the little apple hat that was part of her winning entry into the Fall-inspired challenge. Get the how-to at Project Run & … Read More...
Tutorial: Four ways to install zippers in a purse
Sara from Sew Sweetness makes gorgeous bags, and has published many tutorials showing how to make them. Now, she shares a tutorial all about installing zippers in a purse. She shows four methods – the top zip, a zippered panel, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new cover for your ironing board
Has your ironing board cover seen better days? Discolored, faded, or generally worn out? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts show how you can make a new cover for your ironing board. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sugar Bee Crafts]
Tutorial: Trick or treat tote bags
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial over at Sew Timeless showing how to make a trick or treat tote. They’re fully lined (with a layer of batting in between for extra stability) and reversible. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Add a Peter Pan collar to a crewneck top
Sew Much Ado shows how you can add a Peter Pan collar to any crewneck top. Her example shows her adding a collar to a crewneck sweater. It would also be a cute addition to a t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Two colorblocked tees refashioned from two plain tees
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Top-Toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of colorblocked t-shirts. She starts with two plain t-shirts and does a little switcheroo, cutting both … Read More...
Freebie: Seam finishes infographic
Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with an infographic showing 5 ways of finishing your seams that don’t involve using a serger. The list includes pinked edges, zig zag edges, serpentine zig zag edges, flat felled seams, … Read More...
Tutorial: Decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket
Elles from Misusu shows how to make a decorative facing for the inside of a shirt or jacket. It’s a pretty detail that gives your handmade garment a more finished look. (And it looks so yummy on a hanger when … Read More...
Tutorial: Stefanie’s method for beautiful gathers
Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. is a guest judge at Project Run & Play this week, and she shares a tutorial showing how she makes beautiful gathers. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
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Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Bad Wolf costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made this awesome Big Bag Wolf costume for her son. It’s a furry jumpsuit that’s packed with big bad details, like the hood with pointy wolf teeth, the giant wolf … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Elsie the bat softie Halloween
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.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
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.
[photo from Wildflower & Whimsy]
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. … Read More...