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...
Giveaway: Four charm packs of Aneela Hoey’s A Walk in the Woods line
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop on her blog. She’s got a set 4 charm packs of Aneela Hoey’s A Walk in the Woods line to give to two lucky readers. Each charm pack includes … Read More...
Free pattern: Obi belt
Mimi G. received so many compliments on the obi belt that she made that she’s providing a free pattern on her blog. Thank you, Mimi! She also includes a tutorial (both written and video) telling how to sew it up. … Read More...
How To Trace an existing garment to create your own sewing blocks
Ashley from Art With Ashley guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how you can create your own sewing blocks. Once you have your basic sewing blocks, you can adapt the neck, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Chevrons Skirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Chevrons skirt. The gray and white chevron fabric she used makes a … Read More...
Cool idea: Unconventional bobbin storage
Jennifer Ofenstein from Sew Hooked shares a photo on her blog of what she uses to organize her bobbins. I won’t share the photo here because I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so you’ll have to go check it … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Twirly Skirt for little girls
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to make her Simple Twirly Skirt for little girls. They’re quick to make, and it took just 1/4 yard (plus trim) to make one for her 2 year old. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful knee sock Easter bunnies
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing us how to turn a pair of brightly colored knee socks into a bunny softie. It’s like a sock monkey, but it’s a bunny instead. They’re cute for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hint of Vintage maxi dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Hint of Vintage maxi dress. The dropwaist silhouette is inspired by the dresses worn on Downton Abbey, but with modern styling. It’s made from a soft knit fabric. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Boxes Pillow, plus a giveaway
Craft Buds is finishing up a sew-along for their Pleated Boxes Pillow. You can download and create the pillow on your own schedule, but if you finish it up by March 23, you can enter their giveaway. (Their estimated project … Read More...