Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a “magic” handstitch. She calls it the magic stitch because it’s quick to do and is virtually invisible on applique. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
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Tutorial: Halloween cape with a ghostly or fancy tulle overlay
Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog Tikkido showing how to make a cape with a tulle overlay. I love this idea!! Depending on the costume, the tulle layer can add lend a ghostly effect to spooky … Read More...
Freebie: Episode 11 Project Runway bingo card
Another week of Project Runway and another designer has been sent home. Sewn Studio has a new set of bingo cards ready for Week 11. You’ve got until when next week’s episode airs to get the cards, but if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Infinity Scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this pretty ruffled infinity scarf. Using pre-ruffled fabric makes this a quick and easy project. I counted just three seams plus a tiny bit of handstitching to complete … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired kitchen towel using decorative stitching
Amber from Willow Would shows how to use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine to embellish kitchen towel. The simple motif on a classic flour sack towel looks like vintage kitchen linens. LOVE! Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped box pleat skirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew made this snappy little box pleated skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s one deep box pleat in the front and two in the back. I’m loving the bold stripe … Read More...
Tutorial: Saucepan handle covers
Abby from Things For Boys guest blogs in the Sew Yummy series at Craftstorming with a tutorial showing how to make a set of handle covers for your sauce pans and skillets. The insulated sleeves fit around the handle of … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized oxford burp cloths
The Purl Bee shows how to make oversized oxford burp cloths. At 14″ x 18″, they’re considerably larger than the typical burp cloth. They used yardage to make the burp cloths, but you could make a smaller version using oxford … Read More...
Tutorial: Rag rug market bag
Simple Simon & Co. shows how she made this market bag out of a woven rag rug. You can get the small rugs at the dollar store or at discount stores. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Installing a zipper fly
I’ll admit that I avoid sewing projects that require a zipper fly. It’s hard to look at a completed fly and intuit the construction process, and the instructions in a pattern look complicated. Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a Silhouette cutter to screen print fabric
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a silkscreen using craft vinyl cut on her Silhouette Cameo digital cutter. This is such a great idea!! I would expect that a screen created using photo emulsion chemicals would hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized uffled spiral flower embellishment
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make those oversized ruffled flower embellishments we’ve been seeing on purses and pillows. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered t-shirt dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a little girl’s tiered dress using a store bought t-shirt or tank and strips of coordinating fabric. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans
Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers, and author of Mend It Better, shows what she did to mend a hole in her jeans. The hole was at the crotch, definitely not a place where you can let it go. … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-in-1 Big Bow soft knit headband for baby
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how she made these soft knit big bow headbands for baby. The accent layers of the bow can be switched out to match the outfit or mood. Get the how-to.
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Idea file: Peplum pencil skirt refashioned from trousers
Kelli from True Bias shows the project she made in the Trouser Refashion Swap she participated in. She refashioned a pair of lime geen pants into a longish pencil skirt with a a peplum. She ended up using just about … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button placket to a pullover shirt pattern
Rae from Made By Rae shows how to add a button placket to a basic pullover shirt pattern. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Tutorial: One-hour dress refashion
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her one-hour dress. It’s refashioned from a button down shirt and a skirt that she puts together at the waist. You can wear it as is or with a belt. I’m loving … Read More...
Tutorial: Jogging stroller rain cover
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopshows how to make a rain cover for a jogging stroller. The plastic cover fits around a stroller to protect the small riders from rain blowing in. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: On The Go Reading Pillow with a book pocket
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a reading pillow for kids on the go. It has a large pocket across the front to hold a couple of favorite books, and a handle at … Read More...