Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how easy it is to make your own fabric belt. She says it took her just 5 steps and 15 minutes to make one. This would be a great project for someone … Read More...
Idea file: Gold leaf wristlet purse
Sonya Nimri, author of Beadalicious, posts on her blog show how she made this fabulous gold leaf bag. The design was inspired by a bag from Anthropologie. The striped fabric is actually a refashioned bag her mother brought … Read More...
Idea file: Add a pen sleeve to a drawstring pouch
Here’s a quick way to turn a simple drawstring pouch into a cute notepad holder. Just add a pen sleeve to the side.
I used a 5 x 7 muslin bag from State Line Bag Company for the one I … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy ballet skirt
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple ballet skirt. The tulle skirt is gathered on to a foldover elastic waistband. It’s quick and easy to make. The tulle is perfect for a sheer ballet skirt, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Twirly Jumper for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make her Color Blocked Twirly Jumper. The skirt is pieced from curved panels to give it extra swish. It’s made from two colors of knit fabric. She was able to get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tank dress refashioned from a top and dress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this tank dress out of an old tank, a too-small dress, and a length of wide elastic. I think it turned out cute! If you don’t already have a tank and … Read More...
Free pattern: Minky croc softie
This crocodile might have a lot of teeth, but he’s really just soft and snuggly. He’s made out of a soft minky fabric. You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making him at Sew4Home. Go there now to … Read More...
Tutorial: Corded loop pocket detail
Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make this gorgeous corded loop pocket detail. LOVE!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Colette Patterns]
Tutorial: Long towel poncho cover-up
Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make her Apres Surf Poncho. It’s a long towel poncho made from terry cloth yardage, plus some bias tae to finish the neck. She designed it as a cover-up for a friend … Read More...
Free pattern: Dolman sleeve knit top
Cation Designs shares a free pattern for a dolman sleeve knit top. I’m loving the proportions of this top! It’s not quite fitted, but not saggy baggy, either. The simple knit top is made from just one pattern piece, plus … Read More...
Tutorial: Robot dog softie
Jean Kake from Quilted Cupcake shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a cute little robot dog softie. His body is a simple square, and his arms and legs unstuffed tubes of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Comfy Knit Dress
Vanesssa from LBG Studio made a stack of knit playdresses for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. She calls it her Comfy Knit Dress. It has a short sleeveless bodice, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Using fleece in your softie making
There are many reasons why fleece is a good choice for softies: it’s soft, it’s easy to sew on, it’s inexpensive, it’s available in a wide range of colors, to name a few. But if you’re not careful, it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped garland
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a scalloped garland. The scalloped banner makes a sweet decoration for a birthday or other special occasion. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]
Tutorial: No-sew halter t-shirt refashion
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to turn a boxy tee into a cute little halter, no sewing required. Cute!! Get the tute.
[via Pinterest]
[photo from Wobisobi]
Tutorial: Basic bench cushion with piped edges
Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy bench cushion with contrast piping that makes the edges pop. You can adjust the dimensions so it’s an exact fit for your bench, and with all of the gorgeous home dec fabrics … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple lace top
In the second episode of It’s Sew Easy, Threads Editor Deana Tierney May shows how to create a simple lace top. It might seem that this would be a difficult project, but it’s actually pretty easy. You can find … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a child’s jacket
If you’ve ever dreamed of sewing your own custom kids’ jackets but weren’t quite sure where to start, you have to check out Lindsay from Edababe and Lindsay, Etc. She’s seriously next-level when it comes to handmade outerwear for her … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece-lined oilcloth iPad sleeve
Rachel from Always a Project used oilcloth to make a cover for her iPad, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s got a couple of pockets on the front (one large, one business card sized). It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring t-shirt backpack
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring backpack from t-shirt knit. She used knit yardage for the one she made, but you could get all the fabric you need … Read More...