Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers shares a free project at Craft showing how to make your own tailor’s ham. A tailor’s ham is useful when pressing out curved seams. The project is an excerpt from her new book Mend It … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter basket from vintage sheets
Cathy from year 27+1 used vintage sheets to create the sweetest little fabric Easter basket, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The vertical pleats give the outside a texture like you’d expect on a woven basket, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron appliqued spring top
Sometimes adding a small detail to a store-bought garment is all you need to take it from plain to fabulousness. That’s true in this project that Grace from Finley and Oliver shares in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Spring top with pleated neck and exposed zipper
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesignss with a tutorial showing how to make spring top with a pleated neckline. The back of the top gets an exposed zipper. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon Box Pleat Skirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Crayon Box Pleated Skirt. The stripes around the bottom are created by piecing together contrasting solid fabrics. She divided the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Nautical Dress from a refashioned tee
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her little girl’s Nautical Dress. The striped knit is actually an adult t-shirt that she reshaped into the little girl’s dress. She added contrast banding … Read More...
Tutorial: Wavy Tunic
I am so digging Wavy Tunic that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made for her daughter! The simple A-line with a pieced curve down the middle is perfect for an older girl. I’m thinking I may need to make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and gold purse
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this stunning bag. It’s made of leather painted with a smattering of gold triangles. The look is high fashion, but it’s a project … Read More...
Singer 160 with vintage styling, now available at JoAnn Fabrics
Oooh, oooh, I’ve got some sewing machine news for you! The Singer 160 is now available in JoAnn Fabric stores. The Singer 160 is a limited edition machine, created to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines. The Singer … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s bubble romper
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble romper for baby. It’s a sleeveless romper with long legs – perfect for spring and summer weather! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Bike satchel with water bottle pockets
MadeByMarzipan shows how you can make this awesome bike satchel. It hangs from the handlebars and has a pocket on either side, big enough to hold a bottle of water. A snap on the foldover flap helps keep your items safe … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-inspired baby turban
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land recently shared photos of a retro-inspired turban she made for her baby girl. Now she’s back with a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s quick to make and oh, so cute. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew hair scrunchie
Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hair scrunchie, no sewing required. It’s made from squares of fleece fabric and a bit of elastic. I think you could probably also use knit fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace overlay top
Hannah from Blackberry Grove shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome top with a lace overlay. The under layer is made from a repurposed black tank, but you could also use knit yardage for this. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked summer top
Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this summer top with pintuck detailing at the neck. The design is inspired by a similar top from J. Crew, but her version uses stretch … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom printed labels for your sewing projects
A handmade garment or purse (or other project) is something to be proud of, and a custom label lets everyone know who made it. Shelley from Shelley Made used Spoonflower to create a set of custom printed labels she can … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern fold-over makeup pouch or clutch purse
You can find a tutorial at That Morris Family showing how to make this foldover pouch. It would work as a make-up or a basic clutch purse. The simple lines give it a modern edge, and also show off a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Swimsuit for a little girl
Ruby fromZaaberryshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a little girl’s swimsuit. If you’re wanting to try your hand at making swimwear, a little girl’s suit is a good place to start. Their little bodies don’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Basic pants for an 18″ doll
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a basic pair of pants for an 18″ doll. The basic pants pattern is so versatile! You can make them as dolly PJs or everyday summer pants. Add some ruffles … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a lapped zipper
Lavender from ThreadSquare shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a lapped zipper. Ohhh, I am so loving this tutorial! This has always seemed so complicated, but her instructions and photos make it seem so doable now! … Read More...