You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read More...
Tutorial: Tin Can Carrier
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a tin can carrier for kids to take with them on their outdoor adventures. The hard-sided round pouch gives a place for … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired silk scarf and denim patchwork shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her denim and silk twill pieced shirt, inspired by a similarly styled Dolce & Gabana shirt. Her version is a refashion, combining an old denim shirt and a silk scarf. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies
Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the … Read More...
Giveaway: Mother daughter appliqued apron set by Cynthia Shaffer
Lark Crafts is giving away a mother/daughter appliqued apron set made by Cynthia Shaffer, author of Stash Happy: Applique
. The apron set is one of the many applique projects featured in this book. It would make an awesome Mother’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric tissue holder
Alicia from Alicia’s Hiding Place shows how to make a fabric tissue holder to keep in your purse. The size is just right to hold a travel pack of tissues. The top is made from several pieces of folded fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging ditty bag to keep theater costumes and accessories together
Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shows how to make a hanging ditty bag. These hanging organizers are used in theater circles to keep costumes and accessories together. A fabric sleeve slips over a coat hanger, with pockets on one side … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded ribbon satin roses
Aparna from Absolutely Crafts! shows how to make lovely satin ribbon roses. The technique is one that her mother showed her when she was a child, folding satin ribbon in such a way that a gentle tug will pull it … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle hot pad
Kate from See Kate Sew continues her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a hot pad with a ruffle peeking out from around the edges. Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Potholders, hot … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pieced chevron bodice or top
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she created a chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress. She starts with a striped fabric and then cuts and pieces it to form a “v” design. She shows it as a … Read More...
Free Pattern: Sugarplum ruffled capri leggings
Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs in the Ruffes 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a free pattern and tutorial for her Sugarplum leggings. The little girl capri leggings are finished with three rows of ruffles at the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Curtain from a skirt, no sewing required!
Aunt Peaches shows what she did with a thrifted skirt that turned out to not fit her. Being her resourceful self, she turned it into a cafe curtain instead. It took just a few minutes, and no sewing was required. … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable produce bag with mesh panel
Diedre from We Are New Every Day shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a drawstring produce bag. A mesh allows your produce to breathe. Brilliant! Get the pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Parcel Pincushion
Head over to Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College to find out how to make this Pretty Parcel Pincushion. It looks like a present, complete with a ribbon tied into a happy bow at the top. Get the tute.… Read More...
Giveaway: Three fat quarter bundles from Valori Wells’ Cocoon line
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehas not one but THREE fat quarter bundles to giveaway. They’re offered by Fat Quarter Shop and are from Valori Wells’ Cocoon line. There will be three winners, one for each colorway bundle – Butterfly, Caterpillar, … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Boho bubble top refashion
Cath Grace shows the fabulous bubble top she made for her daughter. It’s a refashion, made from two thrifted shirts. The result is deliciously boho, in a bright palette that tweens will love. Read more and see more photos at … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler Swing Tank
Kelli from True Bias shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Toddler Swing Tank. This is such a great shirt for summertime play! It would work well out of any lightweight fabric – e.g., cotton, linen, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls. The shape of this dress is very simple. What makes it stand out are the pieced horizontal stripes … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make baby girl flower sandals out of repurposed vinyl
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a pair of baby girl flower sandals out of faux leather (vinyl). The fabric flowers stitched across the toes are sooo cute! … Read More...