Jillian from Jillian’s Refashions shows the wristlet she made using a free pattern from Butterick. She got all of the materials to make the wristlet from a (larger) broken purse and an old keychain. See photos from the construction process… Read More...
Video tutorial: Union Jack pillow
Got Olympic fever? Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Union Jack pillow. You could also use the pieced flag as a cool applique on a t-shirt or bag. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a fork to make perfect pleats
Starlight Masquerade shows how you a barbecue tool can help you make perfect pleats. Actually, any fork with long straight tines will work. This is so cool! If, like me, you haven’t seen this technique before, be ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked Nautical Diva top
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to make her Nautical Diva top. The design was inspired by a similar shirt she saw on Pinterest. The front is color blocked from a solid and a stripe. The back is also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric key fob
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled fabric key fob. This is such a cute project for using up your scraps!! Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
Tammy Tutterow shares a tutorial over at the Fiskars blog showing how to make an insulated lunch bag. It has a simple foldover top that holds closed with a square of Velcro. Hers are made out of quilting cottons for … Read More...
Tutorial: How to stitch bias tape to the edge of fabric
Bias tape is an easy way to finish off the edge of a piece of fabric neatly. And if you use contrasting bias tape or, better yet, bias tape made from a print fabric, it can be a really neat … Read More...
Tutorial: Towel bib
Shelley from How Does She? shows how to make a towel bib. Made from a hand towel with a neckhole cut into it (and bound with t-shirt ribbing), it’s quick to pull over a baby’s head. She calls it The … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sequin pocket to a shirt, no sewing required
T-shirts with sequined pockets are all kinds of trendy right now. You can make your own out of a t-shirt and a bit of sequined fabric, no sewing required. Glitter ‘n Glue shows how. Their method uses fusible hemming tape … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom print fabric using freezer paper stencil
Amber from Very Homemade shows how she created her own fabric print using a freezer paper stencil technique. Rather than cutting all of those little fleur-de-lis motifs by hand, she used a paper punch. Brilliant! Check out her trick for … Read More...
Tutorial: Endless Options bandeau bikini top
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to maker her Endless Options Bikini Top. It’s a wide bandeau that you can wear several different ways – straight across the chest, with a twist in the middle, or cinched in the middle with … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a dress and some t-shirts into a maxi dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs combined three unwanted garments to make a refashioned maxi dress. She used a t-shirt for the top, a tiered dress for the skirt, and the fabric from a second shirt to create a faux wrap … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy zippered pouch with ric rac
If you’re looking for a quick, fun project to use some of your smaller pieces of fabric, why not sew up some zippered pouches? Sew4Home shows how to make them. They’re fully lined. The outer layer is pieced from two … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and easing on your serger
Palak from Strawbazies shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can use your serger to create ruffles or to ease a larger piece of fabric to fit to a smaller piece of fabric. Easing is often used … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible jumbo tote bag
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a reversible jumbo tote bag. She made hers to carry groceries, but you could also use it to tote your pool gear or to bring a picnic to the park. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: One-handed sarong cover-up
Rachel from Family Ever After finishes up her Sewlebrity series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make a sarong swimsuit cover-up. It’s easy to make, and even easier to put on. In fact, it takes just one … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy embellished fabric napkins
Jane from Buzzmills made a pieced table runner as a special anniversary for friends. If that wasn’t enough, she then used her scraps to embellish a set of purchased napkins to coordinate with the runner. She blogs about both projects, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon cutting and measuring board for a woodburning tool
Brittany from Crafty Mischief shares a tutorial over at the Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make her Woodburning Tool Cutting Board. If you make a lot of bows or use ribbons in your sewing projects, her tool may be … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap t-shirt fabric rosettes
What to do with all the scraps left over from t-shirt refashions? You could just chuck them in the trash bin, or…. you cut them into strips and turn them into rosettes. Stephanie from The Sewing Chick shows how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baseball t-shirt refashion for little kids
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a tutorial in the Sew In Tune series at Melly Sews. She shows how to make a little kid’s baseball shirt t-shirt, complete with cute team logo, out of two plain t-shirts. Get … Read More...