Sharon Blair from Portland Sewing guest blogs at The Coletterie with 15 things that home sewists can learn from industrial sewing practices. They won’t take away from the joy you get from sewing your own garments, but they will help … Read More...
Winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori
I’m a few days late with it, but I’ve got the names of three winners of the Stylish Dress Book by Yoshiko Tsukiori
. They are…
Commenter #55, Sissy, who said:
I would like to start sewing for myself for … Read More...
Tutorial: Back to School Backpack
Stacy from Hart & Sew created this awesome backpack for her young daughter to take to school, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m loving the colors and prints she used! Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Sewing Tips – Determining the value of a handmade garment
We all know that handmade garments hold an intangible value as something that was made by our own hands with a specific recipient in mind. But how do you place a monetary value on these garments? Steph from 3 Hours … Read More...
Tutorial: Spirit Tote Bag
Teresa from Teresa Down Under show show to make her Spirit Tote Bag. There are a number of lovely details on this bag – a patchwork bottom panel, a gathered strip of fabric, and little gathered points where the handles … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy necktie onesie
You’ve probably seen the little boy onesies appliqued with a necktie. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a variation on the project. Her version has a necktie that is attached only at the “knot”. The tail of the faux tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow Dash Halloween costume
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made a Rainbow Dash costume for her young daughter. (For those not in the know, Rainbow Dash is one of the My Little Pony characters.) She costume … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern adjustment to fix a wavy side seam on pants
When a pair of pants fits snug around the hip and thighs, you might notice a wavy side seam. This happens when the pants are having to stretch more either to the front or the back to accommodate a woman’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven zipper purse
Head over to the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog to find out how to make this awesome little tote made out of woven zippers. Even the handles are made from zippers! Zippers are expensive if you buy them indivually … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothesline applique peg bag
Jill from Creating My Way To Success had a favorite peg bag that she used for years, until it finally wore out. It had been her grandmother’s and had a cute clothesline appliqued on the front. She made a replacement … Read More...
Tutorial: Sonjia t-shirt scarf
Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a quick and easy t-shirt scarf. It looks like a long thin strip of knit fabric has been wrapped round and round and round the neck, but it’s actually a wider scarf … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini embroidery hoop pincushion
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a pincushion using a mini embroidery hoop as the frame. This is so cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
Tutorial: Make a box valance
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a box valance for a window. The valance is formed by stapling your fabric piece around a board hung across the top of the window. The simple lines and sharp corners … Read More...
Free pattern: Newborn baby romper with pleats
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby romper with pleats across the front bib. The pattern is a newborn size. This would make such a sweet baby shower gift! Snaps in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Floppy bow headband
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made this pretty headband with a big floppy bow. Get the tute.
[photo from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night]
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Tutorial: Zippered wristlet
I have recently come to love the little wristlet purse that my mother gave me. It holds just what I need for a quick trip to the store, and I can carry it hands-free on my wrist. A swivel hook … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Batman mask and cuffs
Cheryl from Sew Can Do guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a DIY Batman mask and cuffs. It would be awesome for Halloween, as well as for … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffled diaper cover
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making ruffled diaper covers for an itty bitty baby. You can make them out of quilting cotton. The pattern is for a baby size 0-3 months. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Zig Zag Bag
I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Zig Zag Bag. It gets its name from the chevron print that the used to make it. The edges are finished off with a contrast-y bias tape. Did you … Read More...
Tutorial: Coin purse on a sew-in frame
Sew4Home shows how to make a cute little coin purse using a sew-in frame. They embellish the front with a strip of pleated fabric. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]