Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a kid-sized travel pillow, along with a tote to carry it. The small pillow is actually cut down from a standard bed pillow. (She used one bed pillow to make three … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin headband with rhinestone sparkle
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a shiny, sparkly satin headband. The headband itself is made from wide satin ribbon, with a rhinestone brooch adding sparkle. It would be a lovely accent for a dressy evening, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripey Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. showing how to make her Stripey Skirt. The little girl’s gathered skirt is pieced from stripes of coordinating prints. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY Square cushion dog bed
Bari J. continues her series of how-tos showcasing her new LillyBelle fabric line with a tutorial showing how to make a doggie bed. The large square cushion has a foam insert, and a zipper on one side so it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Linen & Ruffles Coin Purse. The curvy little pouch has a metal frame closure. The ruffles and buttons down the front are so cute! Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: No-sew fabric eyeglass case
Carolyn from Homework shows how you can make a cute fabric eyeglass case, no sewing required. It’s quick and easy to make. Instead of sewing, she glues the fabric to a (paper towel tube!) cardboard base. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Hot air balloon mobile
Joy from How Joyful shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a hot air balloon mobile just like the one she made for her own baby’s nursery. The felt hot air balloons are 3-d with embroidered … Read More...
Tutorial: Narwhal whale throw pillow
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make her narwhal wale appliqued throw pillow. The whale applique is so cute! The nautical theme is perfect for summertime decor! She designed the pillow to show the new Out to Sea … Read More...
Tutorial: Humbug pyramid softie toys
Elizabeth Hill shares a tutorial on the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog showing how to make Humbugs, soft pyramid-shaped toys. The project is part of their Teaching Tweens to Sew series and provides good practice for sewing corners. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday Skirt plus ruffles
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a variation of the Everyday Skirt that Jen shared there the other day. In her variation, she adds tiers of ruffles around the skirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from iCandy Handmade]
Tutorial: Pillow Jacket changeable sleeve for a decorative pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Pillow Jacket, a changeable sleeve that fits over a pillow base. To change your pillow cover, it’s a simple as removing the pillow base from the sleeve and sliding it into a new sleeve. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-Slip Headbands
Hate it when your headband slips back on your head? Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her No-Slip Headbands. Great idea!! Get the tute.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
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Tutorial: Fat Quarter Wrap Skirt
Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial in the Skirting The Issue series at Project Run and Play, showing how to make her fat quarter Wrap Skirt. It’s fully lined, the outer layer pieced from four … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron selvage throw pillow
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her chevron selvage throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from West Elm. The scrappy chevron design is made from appliqued strips cut from the selvages of fabric prints. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat Quarter Tote with contrast band
Lindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make this cute tote bag with a contrast band across the top. It’s a medium sized tote and is fully lined. The tutorial … Read More...
Free pattern: Pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillowcase dress for an 18″ doll over at Skip To My Lou. The doll version of a pillowcase dress is just as easy to sew as a child-size version. … Read More...
Free pattern: Sweet Dreams sleep mask
Bari J. continues her series of tutorials showcasing her new LillyBelle line of fabrics with a free pattern for making her Sweet Dreams sleep mask. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make it from just 2 pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Make jeans from a denim skirt
Many of us have seen projects where people make a denim skirt out of a pair of jeans. Claudia from Sew Lil Time did the opposite, making a pair of jeans out of a denim skirt. Brilliant!! Most of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled floor mat
Trish from Crafty Moods shows how to make a ruffled floor mat using strips of ruffled fabric (LOTS of ruffled fabric!) and a towel. Her grandmother sewed it together for her. Check out the tequila bottle that her granny uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered folio first aid pouch or sewing kit
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pocket folio that you can use as a first aid pouch or sewing kit. The zipper wraps around three sides so … Read More...