The daffodils in this Garden Tidy Tote by RosMadeMe make me so happy! Spring really is almost here! And she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make one. Pockets around the outside of the small tote hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Benny Bunny pocket toy
Katie from The Red Kitchen kicks off a week of tutorials on her blog for making her Benny Bunny pocket toy. The little finger puppet bunny lives in a recycled Altoids tin, with a bed just his size and a … Read More...
Tutorial: French seams, ooh la la!
French Seams. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s actually a seam finish that encases your raw edges so there aren’t any fraying threads on the inside of your project. Prudent Baby has the how-to. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric Strip Clutch purse with inset zipper
KJ from Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make her Fabric Strip Clutch purse. The small purse has an inset zipper (in a bright yellow for an unexpected pop of color), and is embellished with a meandering fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Join together your stabilizer scraps to create a new piece
The tearaway stabilizers you need for machine embroidery (or perhaps free motion stitching on lightweight fabrics) can get expensive. Depending on where your embroidered motifs end up, there’s usually a lot of larger scraps left over. My thrifty self HATES … Read More...
Tutorial: Button and ribbon headband
Deb from Two Cheeky Monkeys shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple ribbon headband covered in buttons. The rainbow of colorful buttons that she used in her example is super cute! Or for a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert a tie-on baby bib to one with snaps or Velcro
Have you ever tried to tie a bib around the neck of a squirmy baby? Do it once and you’ll understand the appeal of a snap or Velcro closure for a bib! But what to do with a really cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated linen ring bearer pillow
Head over to Hello! Lucky to find out how to make this gorgeous pleated linen ring bearer pillow. The front of the pillow is made from a natural linen covered in pleats, with pleated trim peeking out from the edges. … Read More...
Video tutorial: Coiled cord fabric bowl
Katie from Katie’s Quilting Corner shares a pair of video tutorials showing how to turn your fabric scraps into a coiled fabric bowl. The first video shows how to wrap the scraps around cording and create the base. The second … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a half apron from two fat quarters
Staci from Crafty Staci s hares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can create a half apron out of just two fat quarter. One fact quarter will be the body of the apron, while the other will … Read More...
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower smartphone cover
How cute is this smartphone cover! I am LOVING that Eiffel Tower applique out of gingham and polka dots! Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make one. The cover itself is made out of a thick industrial … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffle fabric throw pillow
Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to make this beautiful throw pillow. Because the ruffle fabric is stretchy, she included a cotton interlining so it would keep its shape over time. Get the tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sofie sleeveless empire waist top for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how to make her Sophie top for a little girl. It’s a sleeveless top with a gathered skirt hanging from an empire waist bodice. The arm and neck holes are trimmed with contrast … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Oasis maxi dress
Kirstin from Kojodesignsguest blogs in the Sewing for Me series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Oasis maxi dress. The design of this beautiful dress is inspired by a similar dress … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make your own maternity jeans
If you’re having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit the way you like, you can always make them yourself. Nat from Crafty Cousins shows how to do it, using a regular pair of jeans and a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a bubble skirt
Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a bubble skirt. Lovely!! I am LOVING the yellow fabric she used in her example! Get the tutorial.
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Giveaway: Betz White bag pattern and the fabric to make it
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for the fabulous Betz White. She’s got a Betz White pattern (choose from Stitch Along Tote or Caitlyn Handbag) as well as enough of her Stitch Organic fabric to sew it up. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart handle cover with tags for baby’s toys
Jenni at Snippets of my Family, Faith, and Crafting shows how to make a cover for a shopping cart handle that doubles as a place to hook toys to keep baby entertained while you’re getting your shopping done. Brilliant! And … Read More...
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffles dress for little girls
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture shares a 5-part sew-along showing how to make her Cascading Ruffles dress for little girls. Part 1 shows how to draft the pattern, using a t-shirt as a guide. In Part 2, she shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled flip flops
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make these awesome ruffled flip flops. You start with a plain pair of discount flip flips, and then take them apart and rebuild them into something far cuter. … Read More...