Centsational Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a set of picnic placemats with pockets to hold your utensils. They roll up and tie closed so your cutlery stays put during transport. When you’re ready to eat, just unroll … Read More...
Tutorial: Bohemian curtain with large-scale lace motif
Laura from About Goodness shows how she made this gorgeous Bohemian style curtain. See that large-scale lace flower design? That wasn’t originally on the fabric – she added it. The source of the lace she used to make the motif … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished a tee with ruched fabric strips
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to used ruched strips of scrap fabric to create a lovely embellishment for a plain tee. The design is based on an embellished tee she bought and loved so much that it’s nearly … Read More...
Free pattern: Sketchy Pleat Clutch
The folks at Charm Stitch share a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making their Sketchy Pleat Clutch. It’s a small zippered purse with rounded corners and a pleat at the center. It’s just the right size to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Add lace to your cutoff jean shorts
Cutoff jean shorts are classic summer wear. Head over to the M & J Blog to find out how to add some pretty to a pair of cutoffs with lace trim around the bottom. Get the tute.
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Sewing Pattern: Bubble shorts romper for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a bubble shorts romper for little girls. She made it to be an easy one-piece outfit for a little girl who loves to pick out her own clothes. The top is … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked bolster pillow for a queen size bed
Sew4Home shows how to make a color blocked bolster pillow. The dimensions they give are for one that will fit a queen sized bed. You could adjust the length to fit a larger or smaller bed. Go to their tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: 3-Seam Caftan Dress
You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist. Simple Simon & Co. shows how to do it. They’re quick and easy to make. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Carry Your Basics Sling Bag
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Carry Your Basics Sling Bag. The square pouch has long straps to carry it cross body, and a zipper stitched across the front to keep everything inside. She made … Read More...
Winner of the Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts
I know, I know… This giveaway ended last week and I’m JUST NOW getting around to announcing the winner. I’m so sorry!! Blame it on the summer cold that’s had me sniffling and wheezing the last four days.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front skirt with elastic back
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a little girl’s skirt that is straight on the front and gathered on the back. The flat front creates an A-line shape. The elastic gathers on the back make it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim baskets from jeans legs
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets. The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner. She gives the dimensions to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s yoke tee
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast yoke to a little boy’s t-shirt. It gives the look of a Western style shirt, but with the ease and comfort of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s wavy pleats sun top
Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Breezes top for little girls. It’s a simple linen sun top with wavy pleats stitched down the front. Gorgeous!! … Read More...
Free pattern: Stand-alone shirt collar
Kylie from 3 Sheets shares a pattern and tutorial for making a stand-alone collar. It looks just like a collar you’d see on a typical button-down shirt, but there’s no shirt attached. Just button it around your neck. This would … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple headwrap in three flavors
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make simple headwraps in three flavors- plain, with a big bow, and with a knot. They’re a cute – and quick – way to keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY dyed skinny jeans
I am loving the brightly colored skinny jeans that are popular right now. But buying a pair in every color you love will get expensive. Amanda from The Little Giggler shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with … Read More...
Tutorial: Double Layer Circle Skirt for little girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make her Double Circle Skirt for little girls. The layered circle skirt has a drop waist and cinch ties at the sides of the top skirt layer. It’s made … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 9 Lines sweater or tee
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares the latest in her series of variations of the Blank Canvas Tee. This month’s variation is the 9 Lines Hack, the name derived from the nine lines of pintucking around the neck. She adds … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 1940’s inspired color blocked blouse refashion
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shares her latest refashioning project. This time she’s using instructions from a 1940’s fashion magazine that shows how to use two shirts (one black, one white) to make a color blocked blouse. In addition … Read More...