Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs created this special birthday dress for her young daughter. She made it to look like Rainbow Dash, in response to her daughter’s request to have a dress that looks like her favorite My … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy elastic waistband skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make what she calls “The Easiest Skirt You’ll Ever Make.” The construction is super simple – fabric gathered on to an elastic waistband. If … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat
Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat. The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone case with earbud pocket and a cute applique
Nilufer from Wild Poppy Fields shows how to make an iPhone case. A flap buttons across the sleeve to hold your phone inside. A pocket across the front is the perfect place to stash your earbuds or other small items. … Read More...
Free pattern: Bustle back halter dress for little girls
April from Wildflowers and Whimsy shares a free pattern for her bustle back halter dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress! It’s a fairly simple halter dress on the front, but the back opens into rows and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric lunch box with PUL lining
Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane Of All Trades shows how to make a fabric lunch box. The outside is a cute cotton print, and the lining a PUL fabric so it wipes clean easily. With a Velcro flap for … Read More...
Free pattern: Pleated neck t-shirt
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for making a pleated neck t-shirt. This same pattern can be used to make two other variations of the t-shirt. She shares photos of them in her post and has … Read More...
Tutorial: Blank Canvas Tee for kids
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a child-size version of her Blank Canvas Tee. She uses a shirt that fits the child as a guide. As in the adult version … Read More...
Idea file: Spice rack thread and notion storage
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery posts on her blog about a couple of her storage solutions she uses in her sewing space. One is a spinning spice rack that she picked up for free at a yard sale. She uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Ped bed with foam padding and removable cover
Sew4Home shows how to make a bed for your pet. It’s made soft with a foam padding on the inside. A zipper down one side makes it easy to remove the cover and wash it when needed. The dimensions they … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie
Isn’t this cardigan onesie the cutest? Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to refashion a baby onesie to make one. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]
Sewing your own baby clothes is very satisfying. It’s one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of Thai fisherman pants
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce shows how to make a pair of Thai fisherman pants. The loose fitting pants are super comfortable and have an adjustable fit. They also happen to be quick and easy to make. Get … Read More...
Giveaway: Jelly roll of Quilt Blocks by Ellen Lucker
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a jelly roll of precut fabric from the Quilt Blocks line by Ellen Lucker. This is such a fun collection of prints! The Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) is compliments of Fat Quarter Shop, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage style baby romper
Cassandra from Rosy Lou shares a free pattern and tutorial over on her blog, Cass Can Sew, for making a vintage style baby romper. It has a bib front, bloomer bottoms, and crossover back straps. The pattern is in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a onesie bottom to a baby girl’s shirt to keep it tucked in
Kojo Designs shows how to add a onesie bottom to a little girl’s shirt to keep it tucked into a skirt. They call it a Skirt Shirt, and use the bottom of a onesie to turn a regular shirt into … Read More...
Tutorial: Bandana drawstring backpack
Becky from U Create shows how you can make a drawstring backpack using bandanas. You’ll need four of them, plus some cording and some grommets. Get the how-to.
[photo from U Create]
Tutorial: Make a baseball tee
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a baseball (raglan) tee. I’m loving the combination of the solid white body and floral sleeves! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Tutorial: Braided bandana headband
Jennifer Gordon shares a video tutorial showing how you can create a cute braided headband out of bandanas. The braided headband has a bit of elastic sewn into the bottom so it fits snug. If you don’t have bandanas, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn two tight tees into one drapey top
Meg from meggipeg shows how she turned two t-shirts that were too tight into one loose-fitting drapey top. One shirt becomes the main body piece, and the other turned into side insets with pockets. She includes a free pattern for … Read More...
Cheryl from Sew Can Do gives a sewing room tour
Cheryl from Sew Can Do gives a tour of her sewing and crafting space. It’s a small space, but it’s loaded with low cost organization. It had originally been a laundry room with a ktichenette. Check out the ironing surface … Read More...