Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make her Remember Provence gathered apron. When I first saw the photos on her post, I thought it was made from a grain sack. It turns out that she used linen and … Read More...
Tutorial: My Best Friend Pocket Teddy for a little girl’s skirt
Maryann and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. ., showing how to make a pocket buddy for a little girl’s skirt (or dress). They call it their “My … Read More...
Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows for your bed
Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of throw (or toss) pillows to dress up your bed. Two of the pillows are identical – simple squares with piping trim. The other is a round pillow with ruffle trim and a … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt appliques with frayed edges
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you can add an applique to a t-shirt and get a lovely frayed edge. Her method avoids using a fusible webbing, as the heat melted glue would keep the edges stuck down instead of … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Winter coat refashion
Laura from Make Bake Sisters had an old winter coat that didn’t suit her any more, so she refashioned it to the military style jacket you see here. She shortened it, added the collars and tabs and epaulets, and lengthened … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer
This hanging organizer has pockets to hold everything you need for your embroidery projects – hoops, scissors, thread, rulers, marking tools, and more. You can find a tutorial at Bari J’s blog showing how to make it. It’s part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Build a sewing table using IKEA
Amy from Badskirt has a brand new sewing table. Her husband made it for her using an IKEA table and door panel. He cut away a portion of the door-turned-tabletop so the sewing surface sits flush with the tabletop. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey knit Abbey Road Top
Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her drapey knit Abbey Road Top. She made it for her tween-age daughter, but it would also be … Read More...
Giveaway: Fox Hollow fat quarter bundle
Moona Fabrics is this week’s sponsor of the fabric giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. They’ll give a stack of TEN fat quarters from Fox Hollow, an organic fabric collection by Monaluna Fabrics. It has the cutest woodland theme with … Read More...
Tutorial: Fully Loaded Circle Skirt for girls
Jennifer from Un Petit Design guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fully Loaded Circle Skirt. She gave it that name because it’s packed … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a side seam split when hemming trousers
Sherry from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows how to add a small slit to the side seam when you’re hemming your pants. You can also do this on the hems of shirts or sleeves. Go to her post to find out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern :Christmas Advent bag
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make an Advent bag. This is such a brilliant design! It’s a super simple Advent calendar design – a bag that hangs from the door. Velcro numbers on the front mark the days, … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a sock monkey
Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to find out how to make a sock monkey. Guest blogger Melynie shows how to make this classic softie toy. Go to Little Birdie Secrets for the tute.
[photo from Melynie on Little … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable waistbands and DIY buttonhole elastic
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores. She uses buttonhole elastic to make them. If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered cosmetic bag
Michelle Rosca shares a tutorial over at SEW Timeless (the Timeless Treasures blog) showing how to make a boxy zippered cosmetic bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from SEW Timeless]
Sewing Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy
Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy two-piece summer outfit
Tamara from Etcetorize shares a tutorial for making a fab two-piece summer outfit. It’s a strapless top and a matching skirt that you can wear together like a dress or as separates. It’s an easy project, well suited for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn-wrapped fabric weights
Caiti from Walker Whimsy used metal washers (the big heavy ones) and colorful yarn to make a set of fabric weights. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Panty Pack to sort your unmentionables while traveling
Michelle Dorsey from Sew Michelle shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Panty Pack. Ohh, how I needed this last week when I was traveling! It’s a handy bag to pack your unmentionables in. It has two … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...