Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows her clever solution to the strapless dress problem. You know, the dress that is perfect in every way – except for the fact that it’s strapless and you want the security of sleeves? She … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered lace skirt
In yet another cute skirt tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series, Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a layered lace skirt. You can find the tutorial over at Project Run and Play. Go there to get the … Read More...
Use specialty presser feet to stitch down bulky trims
Sewing on decorative trims can be difficult, especially the ones with bulky pom poms or beads on them. Luckily, there are specialty presser feet you can use to make it easier. Sew4Home gives the run down on 19 of these … Read More...
Free pattern: Hedgehog pincushion or softie
Lainie from Maker*land shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the cutest little hedgehog pincushion. Look at her little hedgehog nose! And the faux fur “spikes”! And those little ears and the pretty itty bow! If you don’t want … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered pillowcase dress for little girls
Prudent Baby riffs on the classic pillowcase dress by adding an elastic neckline and waist – their Gathered Pillowcase Dress. They share a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Scarf bag
I am loving this scarf bag by Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made! The large scarves create a floaty, drapey effect, while an inner bag of stronger fabric holds your belongings. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
Tutorial: One-shouldered Obi Dress for girls
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how she made her Obi Dress for girls. This is such a pretty dress!! It has a one-shouldered bodice, a tied sash waist, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bandana skirt
Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at Simple Simon & Co. showing how you can make a simple gathered skirt for a little girl out of a pair of bandanas. The pattern around the edges of the bandanas makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Drop waist knit dress
Abby from Abbtique and Morning By Morning Productions shows how she made this drop waist dress from knit fabric. She thought she couldn’t wear this style because the ones in the stores always hit at the wrong spot. But when … Read More...
Tutorial: Slip Cover for a Baby Bjorn carrier
Abby from Sew Much Ado posts on her blog showing how you can make a slip cover for a Baby Bjorn carrier. Maybe your carrier has some staining, or maybe you’re just not into wearing solid black canvas across your … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Card Pouch
Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make a zippy little pouch for holding your credit cards, loyalty cards, and ID. It’ll hold up to 30 of them! It has a zipper going across the top and down one side … Read More...
Tutorial: Versatile neck scarf or headband
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how you can make a versatile neck scarf or headband. You can tie it in a pretty bow around your neck, or wear it in your hair as a headband. You don’t need much … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a dress by adding lace to the hem
Alyssa from Elemental Carbon shows you can lengthen a dress (or skirt) by adding lace to the hem. It’s a good fix for a dress that has shrunk in the wash, or for a dress that a child has outgrown. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred sundress with a pretty scalloped hem
Bell from Nisabell Necessary shows how to make a little girl’s shirred sundress with a pretty scalloped hem. She uses a disappearing ink pen and a bowl to create the scallops around the bottom. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Mesh beach bag for sandy toys
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs at Brown Paper Packages with a tutorial showing how to make a large beach bag. It’s roomy enough to hold all of your gear, and made of mesh so you won’t bring the sand … Read More...
Tutorial: Glamper retro camper pincushion
Amanda from The Quilted Fish shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Glamper Pincushion. It’s shaped like a retro camper trailer. It has little wooden wheels, and gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap Happy Headband
Marissa from Rae Gunguest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her Scrap Happy Headband. This is sooo cute!! Edges are left raw and the sewing is kept simple, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button placket to the back of shirt
Abby from Things For Boys shows how you can add a button placket to the back of a shirt. The placket creates a larger opening so the shirt is easier to pull over the head. It works for t-shirts and … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric gold medal
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini gets into the Olympic spirit with her latest video tutorial. She shows how to make a make a fabric gold medal for your child. Use it as a reward for good behavior, or let it become … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom printed elastic using transfer paper
Did you know that you can add text or images to elastic? I didn’t either. Laura from Craftstorming shows how you can do just that using printable transfer paper. I’m putting this on my “gotta try” list. Get the how-to.… Read More...