Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a tulle pettiskirt to give extra shaping to a full skirt or dress. She made hers a little longer than the skirt so it will peek out the bottom. It’s a … Read More...
Video: Applique on an embroidery machine
You might think that an embroidery machine can only do embroidery motifs. But it can also do applique. It takes a few additional steps to add and then stitch around the fabric applique. Prudent Baby posts a video showing the … Read More...
Free pattern: Everyday Tee
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares the pattern for her Everyday Tee. This is such a versatile wardrobe piece! The pattern is for a women’s size medium. If you need a larger or smaller size, you can draft your own using … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched spiral technique
Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to twist and stitch fabric into a spiral. It makes a pretty embellishment for a top or tee. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Sunshine stripes dress for little girls
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the gorgeous sunshine dress that won last week’s challenge. It’s a simple A-line dress with shades of yellow bias … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Patchwork pumpkin softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a patchwork pumpkin softie. Cinnamonsticks and ribbon make the stem and leaves. Cute!! (And I bet they smell nice, too…) Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled belly band for maternity (or not)
Belly bands are a popular maternity accessory. A wide strip of knit fabric, they’re layered underneath a t-shirt to add extra length. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a ruffled belly band. The ruffle around the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretch pencil skirt, 2 lengths in one
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a pencil skirt out of stretch knit fabric. Not only is it easy to sew, but the foldover waistband gives you the choice of wearing it long or short. Wear … Read More...
Free pattern: Skinny cords for toddlers
Jessica from Running With Scissors got so many comments about the toddler skinny cords she made that she went and created a free pattern for us. The have curved patch pockets on the front, and a faux fly (but with … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack-O-Lantern seat sack
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this Jack-O-Lantern treat sack that hangs on the back of a chair. She’ll use the ones she made to hold sweets and treats in the … Read More...
Tutorial and template: Dog applique
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial and template for this cute dog applique that she added to her daughter’s shirt. Awww… he’s looking up at you and wagging his tail! How can you resist? Get the tutorial and template… Read More...
Tutorial: How to clean and oil your sewing machine
To keep your machine happy and running smoothly, you need to give it a good cleaning and oiling every now and then. If you’ve neve done it before, Ashley from Make It and Love It tells you what to do. … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint Chip Placemats
Now, Emily from Crazy Old Ladies Quilts shares a clever twist on the paint chip crafting craze with a placemat made to look like a paint chip. How cool is that! She uses ombre fabric to get the gradients without … Read More...
Tutorial: Just-In-Case emergency kit for your glove compartment
You can create a quick and easy Just-In-Case emergency kit out of a hot pad and Ziploc baggies. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how. Fill it with Band-Aids, wet wipes, hard candies, safety pins, loose change, etc. and keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly butterfly wing skirt for little girls
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a twirly butterfly skirt. This is so fabulous! It’s a basic circle skirt covered in highly … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Taking in the bust of a vintage dress
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking answers a reader’s question about taking in the bust of a vintage dress. The post is part of her Sewing Circle series of Q&A sewing advice. Read what she says.
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Tutorial: Kid-friendly fabric napkins
Cherie from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make kid-friendly fabric napkins. She made some from recycled knit fabric and others from flannel, and compared the absorbancy of the two fabrics. (Turns out the knit soaked … Read More...
Tutorial: Boat neck tunic top for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this awesome tunic top for her daughter. Made from a knit fabric, it has a boat neck, loose fitting cut on sleeves, and a gathered waist. This is … Read More...
Tutorial: Show and Tell oversized tote with 2-way handles
Vicki Welsh shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Show and Tell Tote. You can’t tell from this photo, but this is one big bag – 24″ wide x 20″ tall to be exact. Think of all the stuff you … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler A-line dress with Peter Pan collar
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for this cute little toddler dress. It has an A-line shape and a sweet Peter Pan collar. You can make this up in so many flavors! Romantic, modern, whimsical, busy print, or solid fabric. … Read More...