Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of stretch knit ruffle pants. They’re cute for baby or toddlers. They fit snug like leggings but with long ruffles at the bottoms. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow butterfly applique skirt
I was in love at first sight with the rainbow butterfly applique skirt that Jessica from My Inner Need To Create made for the Project Run and Play sew along. Now she’s guest blogging at Project Run and Play showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom drawstring liner to fit your picnic basket
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make a drawstring liner for a basket. You can make it to fit any size of rectangular basket because their tutorial includes a chart for figuring … Read More...
Video tutorial: Installing grommets and magnetic snaps
Indygo Junction guest blogs in the Purse Palooza series at Sew Sweetness with a video tutorial showing how to install grommets and magnetic snaps
. Magnetic snaps are easy to install, and easy for hands to manipulate to open or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peter Pan collar t-shirt refashion
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she turned a thrifted long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved shirt with a Peter Pan collar. The fabric for the collar and neck ties came from the sleeves that she cut short. She added … Read More...
Tutorial: Create cut-out shoulders
The folks at BurdaStyle show how to add a cut-out shoulder variation when making your own shirt. This fun detail would work with many types of shirt style, from button down to loose dolman. Go to their tutorial to see … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing project planner sheet
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a free printable sewing project planner. She uses these planners in her own sewing process. She often cuts multiple projects out at the same time, and then packs all the … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro, skinny, or reversible bow tie variations, plus how to resize the pattern
Kelly from Restitch Me shares a series of posts on her blog showing how to customize Martha Stewart’s DIY bow tie pattern. Her first post shows how to size it up to fit a larger neck. Her second … Read More...
Free pattern: 30-Minute Knit Skirt
Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making their 30-Minute Skirt. The knee-length skirt is made from a stretch knit fabric for a comfortable, easy fit. And with just two seams, a hem, and a casing to sew, … Read More...
Tutorial: Piddle Pad to protect a car seat from potty training accidents
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters put her sewing skills to very practical use by creating a Piddle Pad to go in her child’s car seat. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The pad … Read More...
Tutorial: Indigo-Go Romper tunic top
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Indigo-Go Romper tunic top. The short sleeved top has a gathered neck and sleeve, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Posy Dress for girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make her Posy Dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress for summer! It has a full skirt gathered on … Read More...
Tutorial: Water bottle holder with intrecciato woven fabric
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a water bottle holder out of an intrecciato woven fabric. This is so fabulous!! The intrecciato is the signature look of purse maker Bottega Veneta. Rather than weaving strips of leather, … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred sunshirt for a baby girl
Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she made this shirred top for her baby girl. She calls it her Sideshow Sunshirt because she made it to coordinate with a dress she made for her older daughter. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel make-up brush organizer
Dacia Ray made a make-up brush organizer for a friend to take with her on her travels, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The inside has individual pockets for each brush so they don’t get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s halter dress with a circle skirt
Tara from True, Pure, Lovely shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s summer halter dress with a circle skirt. The dress is a remix of the Dana from MADE’s circle skirt. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished cuff jeans
Candy from Taylor & Demolish shares a tutorial at the M&J Blog showing how to embellish the cuffs of a pair of jeans with acrylic gems, beads, and other fanciness. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Fleece bean bag horseshoe game
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little kid version of a horseshoe game. The heavy metal horseshoes are replaced with fleece bean bag horseshoes. What a great idea! You could make up a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece Flower Petal Pillows
Laura from Come Together Kids shows how to make this dimensional flower pillow out of fleece. Though all the layers of petals make this look like it might be difficult, it’s actually a low-sew project. The pillow base and leaves … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime vest wrap
Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Sum Sum Summertime series at This HeArt of Mine with a tutorial showing how to make her summertime vest wrap. It can be worn open as a long drapey vest, or … Read More...