Lucija from 2 Cute 2 Sew shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a one strap bag for a small child. It’s made to sling easily over the shoulder and across the back for easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted oven mitt with ruffle trim. All the layers of fabric and batting and lining help protect your hands from hot pots and cookie sheets. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Striped knit dress with tapered hem
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to create a striped knit dress with a tapered hem. The high waist and full skirt make this a great style for maternity, but it doesn’t have to be just for preggers … Read More...
Tutorial: Neon striped tee, no sewing required
We can blame on my 80s childhood, but I am LOVING all of the neon colors I’m seeing this spring! Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how you can add a pop of neon to a plain tee. Hers is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a flounce down the front of a top
Katy from Sweet Verbena guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to add a flounce down the front of a top. She started with a discount store-bought tank, but there’s no … Read More...
Tutorial: Loyalty card wallet
Roslyn from RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wallet to hold all those store loyalty cards you end up with. She used oilcloth to make hers, but you could use regular ol’ cotton as … Read More...
Tutorial: Swaddle Baby soft doll
Becca from Bedtime Tales and Becca Marie Designs shows how to make her Swaddle Baby soft doll. Ohhh, how I love these sweet little babies!! With a simple body shape that’s stitched into the swaddling blanket, they’re made with small … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered ruffle top
Amy from Naptime Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shophows how to make a tiered ruffle shirt for a little girl. The bodice is shirred with elastic thread. The dimensions she gives will make one in a size 2T, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine smocking
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she used her sewing machine to create smocking. This isn’t the elastic thread shirring/smocking, it’s the tightly gathered and embroidered fabric you often … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew posts in her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with ruffle trim. Function with a bit of frill – I love it! Get the tute.
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Lookie what she made: Dress with interchangable skirts!
At first glance, this dress looks like a typical belted dress. But look closer – that’s actually a contrast zipper around the waist. And it’s functional! You can use it to change out the skirt! The dress is Nancy Estop’s, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Turn a plain tee into a maternity shirt with ruched sides
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing an easy way to turn a long t-shirt into a maternity shirt with ruched side seams. The stretchy gathers at the side seams causes the shirt to snug beautifully to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bustle hem twirly skirt
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a bustled twirly skirt for little girls. It’s a simple elastic waistband skirt, but with the hem gathered up at intervals to create a bustled look. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl monogram throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a throw pillow with a vinyl monogram applique. This would be so cute on a front porch swing or chair! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Tutorial: Little girl’s wrap circle skirt
Steph from Girl. Inspired. kicks off the new season of Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a wrap circle skirt. The first week of competition is a pattern remix of the circle skirt tutorial by … Read More...
Tutorial: Shiny vinyl color blocked tote
Ohhh, I am loving this shiny vinyl tote bag!! The black and white color blocking is so fresh and so mod! Sew4Home shows how to make one. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Stretch knit headband with a fabric flower
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a fun new hair accessory for spring – a knit fabric headband with a layered flower embellishment. Because it takes just small pieces of fabric to make, you can create one … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with elastic neckline
A pillowcase dress usually has a casing and ribbon at the neck. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a pillowcase dress with an elastic casing at the neck instead. The stretchy neckline is easily pulled over a … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Baby’s bodysuit from a top and a onesie
Constanca from Saidos de Concha combined a baby’s shirt and a onesie to create a bodysuit. Worn with a skirt or pants, it’ll always stay tucked in – regardless of how much baby wriggles around. She shares photos of it … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven circle throw pillow
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how to create a woven circle for a throw pillow. It’s a fun way to mix two prints (or solids). Cool idea! Get the tute.
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