Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gauzey swaddling blanket. If you live in a warm climate, then a lightweight breathable fabric makes sense for when you’re wrapping baby up snug-tight. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled capri leggings
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs made the cutest pair of ruffled capri leggings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her tutorial shows how to trace around a pair of leggings that fit to … Read More...
Tutorial: Glittered Peter Pan collar
I’ve been seeing lots of Peter Pan collars on clothes lately. And lots of glitter. Refinery29 combines the two with a tutorial telling how to make a glittered Peter Pan collar. Oh my! There’s no sewing required to complete this … Read More...
Tutorial: Blind hems on a sewing machine or serger
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a blind hem. on your serger. With a blind hem, the fabric is folded and stitched in such a way that … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow Bag zippered purse
I am loving this Bow Bag by By Night! The square bag has a large bow set diagonally across the front. It’s zippered across the top and has a long adjustable strap. She shares a tutorial on her blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Fun fishing game for little kids
Blissfully Domestic shows how to make a magnetic fishing game for little kids. The colorful fish can be made from scraps of colorful fabric. This would be a fun activity for a rainy day! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy Peasy Shirt
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Peasy Shirt. This style of shirt is very popular right now, … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork tote for spring
Luz from A la busqueda de Cosas Bonitas (In Search of Pretty Things) shows how to make her Tilda tote. The simple lines of the squarish tote show off pretty patchwork. She used coordinating floral fabrics to give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple business card wallet
Nikkala from The Crafting Chicks guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a simple business card wallet. The small wallet opens to reveal two clear vinyl pockets to hold business … Read More...
Tutorial: Snow White inspired purse for little girls
Kim from seven thirty three made this Snow White-inspired purse for her daughter who recently fell in love with the Disney heroine, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a blue tote bag (she … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Nautical shorts for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of little girl’s shorts with nautical-inspired details. She started with a basic kids’ pants pattern and adapted it to create the yoke and pleats. Get the tute.
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Sewing Pattern – Let’s Go Fly a Kite sundress for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at The Ribbon Retreat with a tutorial showing how to make her “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” sundress for little girls. The dress gets its name from the fabric used to make … Read More...
Read all about it: Boys’ first sewing project
Jodie from Love Them Madly recounts her adventures teaching her young boys to sew. She used a project from the book Sewing School, a superhero cuff from felt. Is there any first project more perfect for active boys? She … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Peep bunnies for Easter
Peeps. Those little sugar coated marshmallow bunnies are an Easter tradition at our house. Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a felt version of the little bunnies. Cuuuuute!! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add extra length to a shirt that’s too short
Little kids outgrow their clothes so quickly! One day a shirt fits, the next day it’s too short. Our Daily Craft shows how you can extend the life of a shirt that’s grown too short. It’s an easy fix – … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric daffodils to welcome spring
Daffodils are such happy flowers, aren’t they? When the daffodils start setting buds, I know that spring is just around the corner. Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make fabric daffodils. In … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Oilcloth boot or market tote
RosMadeMe shows how to make an oilcloth tote bag. Made from a strong fabric with a wipe-clean surface, a tote like this is super versatile. She mentions that it can be used to carry boots, wet swimsuits, or even your … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice-filled hot and cold pack
Amy from Mahlimoo, Me & Three shows how to make a hot/cold pack filled with rice. Keep it in the freezer as a cold pack, or heat it up in the microwave when you need a hot pack. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag pyramid softie toy
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Flag Softie toy. The pyramid toy is sewn with a different flag on each face, each one representing a country where family or loved ones live. She made the toy … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Sandbridge top and shorts set for girls
Cindy from Siestas and Sewing guest blogs in the Make It In A Metre series at Kitschy Coo with a free pattern showing how to make a knit top and pair of shorts for girls. She calls it her Sandbridge … Read More...