Shannon from Sewing Barefoot shows how to make a bi fold diaper clutch. It has two pockets on the inside – one to hold the diapers, and one to hold the wipes. It folds up and closes with a magnetic … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable ironing spot ironing board
You might need a full size ironing board for your laundry room, but for pressing seams open a smaller ironing board might be just the thing. Instead of having to get up and walk across the room to use the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll
Janna from A Steadfast Life shows how to make a pretty new sundress for an 18″ doll. You can make one out of just 1/4 yard of fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: DIY a second spool holder for your machine
Sewing with a twin needle requires you to use two spools of thread. Most sewing machines have a spot to hold that second spool of thread. They don’t always make them that noticeable, so you might have to hunt for … Read More...
Tutorial: Greyling tablet cover
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood made this awesome tablet cover for a friend’s birthday. I’m loving the curved piecing across the top! A button closure keeps the tablet from sliding out the side. She wrote up a tutorial and shares it on … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped crib bumpers
Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make a set of piped crib bumpers. They are beautiful in their simplicity! The contrast piping makes the edges pop. Her method of construction makes it easy to insert the padding, which for … Read More...
Tutorial: Take a denim dress from frumpy to cute
What started out as a frumpy dumpy denim dress became this cute little dress after The Renegade Seamstress did a litle refashioning on it. She shortened the bodice to hit at her waist, shortened the skirt, and added a flounce … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress with a sexy cut out neck
Jenny from I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how you can make a dress with a cut out above the chest. It’s a small cut out that doesn’t reveal too much at all, but packs some sex appeal just the same. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and felt luggage tag
Ever noticed how all the luggage on the baggage claim carousel tends to look the same? ” Oh, your suitcase is the black one with wheels and handles?” Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided fabric cording straps
Caitlin at Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make braided fabric straps. Hers are made from cording so there are no raw edges peeking out. Use them in place of traditional straps … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern template: Birdie shaped pockets
These little birdie shaped pockets are the cutest! Country Living shares a template and a quick how-to. Get the tute.
[photo from Country Living]
Tutorial: Fabric file folio
Bari J. finishes up her 14 Days of LillyBelle series with a project inspired by back-to-school paperwork. She shows how to make fabric file folio that’s a much more attractive way to store papers than a plain manila envelope. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned t-shirt dress with skirt and strap variations
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams made a cool new dress for herself out of refashioned t-shirt scraps and some yardage. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. She includes two variations for the straps – the wide … Read More...
Tutorial: Create cute gathered designs with shirring and applique
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how you can combine applique and shirring to create cute gathered designs. She used them as insets on overalls for babies and toddlers. They’d also be cute shirred bodices for little girl dresses. … Read More...
Tutorial: Voile vanity skirt and laminated cotton table cover
This vanity make-up table is made gorgeous by the voile table skirt and the laminated cotton covering. The voile drapes beautifully for the skirt, and the laminated table cover easily wipes clean. Sew4Home shows how to make one. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Three zippered cash deposit bags, one new purse
Head over to Taylor & Demolish to find out how three zippered cash deposit bags can become a cool purse. Get the tute.
[photo from Taylor & Demolish]
[via M & J Blog]
Tutorial: Doll-sized ruched comforter
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a doll-sized comforter with ruched panels. This is such a gorgeous little comforter! She writes that she made it to match the comforter she made for … Read More...
Tutorial: Cargo pants tote bag
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a cool new tote bag out of a pair of cargo pants. The seams and topstitching make nice design lines for the bag, and the large … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square eyeglass case
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use charm squares to make a small pouch to hold your eyeglasses (or sunglasses). Of course, you don’t necessarily need charm squares to make this. You … Read More...
Vote on the 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge
The 2-in-1 Sewing Challenge over at Ricochet and Away! has moved from the entry phase into the voting phase. The challenge was to create one item that had two uses. Even if you didn’t enter the challenge, head over there … Read More...