You know all those decorative stitches on your machine that you never use? Here’s your project where you can try them all out. Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary show how to create their Simply Sewn Canvas Easter Basket, accented … Read More...
Tutorial: Insert lace into knit fabric
Steph from 3 Hours Past continues to create beautiful variations on her Blank Canvas Tee. This one includes small strips of lace inserted across the front, and one large strip of lace down the back. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired pieced top
Charity Shop Chic shows how she made herself a new top out of two thrift store garments. The look was inspired a top by pieced top by Mary Katrantzou for Topshop. The angled piecing and clash-y prints make this a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY garden cushion from old jeans
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make a gardening cushion out of an old pair of jeans. The heavy denim fabric is perfect for this project!! A strip cut from the thick hem becomes a carrying handle. If … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Fabric carrots
Kara from Creations by Kara shows how to make these fabric carrots. I’m loving the little dimples stitched into the sides! They look just like real carrots! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Recover a plain umbrella with laminated cotton fabric
You have GOT to check out this project by Patty Young from Modkids! It’s hard to imagine anything made from then not being awesomeness, but how about recovering a plain umbrella with her fabulous new laminated Lush fabrics? Estimated … Read More...
Tutorial: Dilly Dally Duckling softie
Cassandra from Cass Can Sew made a bunny softie using a pattern by Twig & Thistle. She liked her bunny so much, she decided he needed a duckie friend. She named him the Dilly Dally Duckling, and she shares a … Read More...
Read all about it: Lessons learned while sewing a wedding dress
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing recently got married, and she made her own wedding dress. The pattern is the same one used to make her mother’s wedding dress years ago. In addition to showing some photos of both dresses, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to measure and draw scallops
I love the look of scallops, but my anal retentive self can’t stand it when the scallops aren’t sized right to fit perfectly. Measuring and drawing and redrawing is kind of a hassle, but Ruby Murray shows us an easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a tea towel to make a toddler’s dress
Vanina from Mother Crafter shows how she created this dress for her young daughter out of an old romper and a vintage tea towel. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mother Crafter]
Tutorial: Three bunny softies and a bunny garland
The folks at Lark Crafts give us an early Easter treat with a handful of bunny tutorials – three bunny softies and a bunny garland. Included in the bunch is this sweet Bunny Pal softie, which can be found in … Read More...
Free pattern: Pillowcase dress with a bow at the center front or back
Pillowcase dresses typically have a bow tied right at the soulder. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a little girl’s pillowcase dress with the bow smackdab in the center of the front. Or back. The dress can … Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket purse with zipper tape trim
Sew4Home shows how to make this bucket purse with zipper tape flowers. The front of the purse as a cool criss-cross shape, also accented with zipper tape. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Easy chenille burpcloths
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a chenille burpcloth. The chenille fabric is super soft, and it adds a boutique-y touch. They’re quick to make, too. A stack of three of them would make a thoughtful gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew, super easy fabric bunting
Rubyellen from Cakies show how to make this fabric bunting, no sewing required. Her clever design easily ties together. Super fast, super easy, super cute. You can make this from smaller pieces of fabric, so it’s a good project for … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a large purse into a camera bag
I take my camera just about anywhere we might have some photo-worthy moments. For now, I’m carrying it around in my black Nikon camera bag, but I ‘d really love something a little more fashionable – a lot less obviously … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Blank Canvas Tee, plus hacks
I think I may have just fallen in love with Steph from 3 Hours Past. She shares a pattern on her blog for her Blank Canvas Tee. It’s a simple tee with cut on sleeves, and is made from just … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zipper to a finished bag
The open top of a tote bag is handy for many purposes, but not always. A zipper across the top would keep your items from falling out, but finding a zippered tote already made can be difficult. Maiden Jane shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttercup baby’s layered skirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her layered Buttercup Skirt for baby girls. It’s made from two quarter-yard cuts. The dimensions she gives will make skirt in … Read More...
Tutorial: Trim a trench with bias tape
It’s no secret that I love me some bias trim. But after seeing how Jessica from What I Wore used it to amp the style of a plain trench coat, I’m in love with it all over again. She started … Read More...