With the help of her daughter, Kathy from Sew, Create, Farm, Eat created a duct tape dress form. It took just $17 in materials! Not only was it a huge cost savings, but the dressform is an exact replica of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dishtowel skirt for little girls
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo created this cute little skirt out of a pair of dishtowels.
The dishtowels make quick work of sewing, since they’re already hemmed. She used some dishtowels printed with bunnies and Easter eggs to make an … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled fabric sunburst flower
Heidi from Sew.Craft.Create. shows how to roll and twist fabric strips into a gorgeous sunburst flower. She used hers to make an embellishment for a headband, but you could also add a pin back to make a brooch. Get the … Read More...
Giveaway: 3 yards of organic fabric from Modern Fabrics
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for one of her sponsors, Modern Fabrics. One of her readers will win 3 yards of organic fabric from their shop (up to a $30 value). You can choose from Amy Butler’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hopscotch Skirt
Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hopscotch Skirt. It’s a gathered skirt with a wide waist band and a sash that ties at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Grace Kelly-inspired dress with pieced curve bodice
Sally from Charity Shop Chic turned a thrifted skirt into the gorgeous Grace Kelly-inspired dress you see here. The curved piecing at the bodice is utterly fabulous! Proper fit is critical in a dress like this, and it took a … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel bunny softies
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Flannel Bunny Buddies. They’re quick to sew up, and it’s easy to find flannel in the soft pastel Easter colors. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum onesie
Shabby Mom of 2 shows how to personalize a basic baby onesie by adding rows of ruffles across the bum. It’s a quick project, and would make a fantastic baby gift. Or, if you have a little baby of your … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls’ Shirred Circus Dress
Stef from girl.inspired shows how she made her Shirred Circus Dress. This is such a pretty dress! It’s cut like a peasant dress, but uses shirring instead of an elastic casings. The shirring makes this a quick sew, too. (She … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly Ruffle Shirt for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew created a twirly ruffle shirt for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The shirt was inspired by a shirt she saw on Pinterest and the cascading ruffles technique … Read More...
Read all about it: A designer spies her fabric on TV
Fabric designer Josephine Kimberling was delighted when she spied one of her designs on a famous TV personality. Who was it? You’ve got to go her blog to see.
[photo from Josephine Kimberling]
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
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 has crafted an incredibly charming fabric Easter basket using vintage sheets, and she’s generously sharing her tutorial on how to make one for yourself. This DIY Easter basket is perfect for those who love upcycled … 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...