Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt. She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store. This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering … Read More...
Free pattern: Basic baby bib
Rachel from Four Wise Monkeys shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a basic baby bib. Embellish them up cute with trims and applique, or leave them plain. Either way, they make a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy apron for kids
Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial for making this quick apron for kids. It’s an easy sew, well suited for beginner sewers. The shape is simple, just a rectangle with two … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler jailbird costume
Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a jailbird Halloween costume for a toddler. Cute!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Witch legs Halloween shirt, no sewing required
Check out this cute Halloween shirt that Amber from Crazy Little Projects made! She created the witch legs & shoes design with a combination of applique and fabric paint, and she shares a template and tutorial on her blog. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a low back bra using an elastic extender
Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra. The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist. It attaches with hook … Read More...
Join the convo: Perfection as a roadblock to creativity
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
writes about how perfection can become a roadblock to creativity. Where is the line between being inspired by another person’s work vs. being intimidated … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight cotton gauze scarf
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight cotton gauze scarf. It’s a good weight for transition between the seasons. If you can’t find cotton gauze in a color or print that you like, then do what she … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 half yard cuts from Dena Designs’ Pretty Little Things
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics. They’ve got a 10 half yard cuts from Dena Design’s new Pretty Little Things line to give away to one of her readers. This is such a … Read More...
Tutorial: Super-sized reusable snack bag
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags. She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy velvet bow belt
Craving a new accessory for your fall wardrobe? Maria from Just Do It! shows how to make a pretty new velvet bow belt. There’s elastic inside the scrunch belt, so it will fit snug but comfortably. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Virtually invisible handstitch for applique
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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