Jessica from Happy Together shows how she made this fringed suede tiered skirt for her daughter. This is such a cute skirt!! The suede is actually a faux suede from the costuming section of the fabric store. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: The Perfect Burp Rag
Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make what she calls The Perfect Burp Rag. The design is based on one that she used with her son. They’re made from flannel with a chenille … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower petal embellished top
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this lovely little petal top that was part of her entry into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge. It’s a simple top embellished with cutouts of flowers. She shows it … Read More...
Read all about it: Types and uses of interfacing
If all those bolts of interfacing
in the fabric store make your head swim, then check out this post by Rachael from Imagine Gnats guesting over at Sew Delicious . She breaks it down for you, explaining the different types … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre dyed polka dot t-shirt
Meg from Meggipeg shows how to make a t-shirt with an ombre dyed polka dot effect. She made her t-shirt from scratch, so she added the ombre treatment before she sewed the pieces together. You can also use this technique … Read More...
Freebie: Fibers & Fabric infographic
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares an infographic that explains the most common types of fabric. She breaks it down by fiber content and woven vs. nonwoven. It’s part of her Sewing 101 series. Go to her blog post to download … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather key cover
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a leather key cover. It has simple lines and a clean, modern design. For an inexpensive source of leather, hit the thrift stores for old purse and leather garments. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tuxedo pants, no sewing required
Ali from Henry Happened shows how she revamped a pair of plain pants into tuxedo style pants. She did it with one simple addition – a band ribbon down each side seam. It would be impossible to sew the ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Flange edge throw pillows with mitered corners
Valori Wells shares a tutorial for making a flange edge throw pillow. The flange is made from a contrast fabric, with pretty mitered corners. Go to her tutorial to find out how to make it.
[photo from Valori Wells]
Tutorial: Ruth’s Ruffled Bodice for little girl dresses
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. recently shared photos of a couple of dresses she made for her little girls. She got so many comments on the ruffled bodice on one of the two dresses that she very sweetly wrote … Read More...
Free pattern: Silhouette Cameo dust cover
Taylor from Taylor Made created a dust cover for her Silhouette Cameo. (That’s the version of the Silhouette that cuts media up to 12″ wide.) She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Smocked gingham zippered pouch
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make this cute smocked gingham zippered pouch. The row of smocking creates a cool effect across the gingham fabric. She boxed the bottom so it stands up on its own. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew throw pillow from a tea towel
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to turn a tea towel into a throw pillow, no sewing required. Instead of needle and thread, she uses eyelets and ribbon to pull the sides together. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Nursery decor that also protects the wall
The elephant wall hanging you see in this nursery has a purpose besides just looking cute. It also serves to protect the wall from squirts during a changing or wash. The base is actually a towel so it’s absorbant and … Read More...
Monthly sponsor giveaway at Imagine Gnats
Rachael from Imagine Gnats has a handful of sewing goodies to give away to her readers. It’s her monthly sponsor giveaway, and this month it includes a random pack of Fat Eighths from Pink Castle Fabrics, a meter of … Read More...
Check out the ABCs of Vintage Sewing
Debi from My Happy Sewing Place is smack dab in the middle of a series of posts she calls the ABCs of Vintage Sewing. Each post in the series is about a different technique that you’d find in vintage sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew confetti shapes into a garland
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how you can stitch together larger pieces of shaped confetti to make a cute little garland. The larger confetti shapes will work best for this. Even with the larger confetti shapes, you’ll end up with … Read More...
Tutorial: Crossbody clutch purse
Mandy from Fabric Paper Glue shows how to make this snappy little striped bag. The strap is extra long so you can wear it crossbody. Get the how-to on her blog.
[via M&J Blog]
[photo from Fabric Paper Glue]
Tutorial: Cowl neck tunic tee
Click over to The Style Workshop to find out how to make this modern tunic tee. It has a close fit through the body and a wide cowl neck. You can wear the cowl folded in, folded out, or draped. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pocket in a shaped insert
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery added a zippered pocket behind a shaped insert on a bag she mad and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is such a cool detail to add to a purse!! The … Read More...