Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. made a simple drawstring backpack using two vintage pillowcases, and she posts a quick how-to on her blog. One pillowcase is the outer layer, and one becomes the lining. Get the tutorial to see … Read More...
Free pattern: Smocked apron for an 18″ doll
The Smocking Arts Guild of American (SAGA) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a fancy smocked apron for an 18″ doll. The tutorial includes how to use a pleating machine to get all … Read More...
Free pattern: Boxy Pleat Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how she made this box pleat playdress for her daughter. If you’re making a size 5, she’s even got a free pattern for you. (For other sizes, you could draft your own pattern using the … Read More...
Cool idea: A constrast stripe adds ease to a too tight coat
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams had a favorite coat that had grown just a tad too tight to wear comfortably. Rather than saying goodby to her favorite coat, she came up with a brilliant fix. She added a contrasting … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow clutch purse
Whitney from Brighter Day and Elm Street Life shows how you can make this fab-o bow clutch. It has a zipper sewn across the top and a wrist band sewn into one side to make it easy to carry. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirring fabric with elastic thread
Creating stretchy gathered fabric is as easy as sewing rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin. Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to do it. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Lens cap cozy that attaches to your camera strap
I am always losing the lenscap for my camera! I stash it in my pants pocket when possible, but when I’m wearing something without pockets who knows where it will end up. Maybe I need to make myself a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Softie doll that’s easy for small hands to hold
Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of. This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flamenco Ruffle Tank
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to add rows of ruffles to a store-bought tank to create her Flamenco Ruffle Tank. She made the ruffles from another tank that she bought at the same time, so they match perfectly, … Read More...
Tutorial: Design and sew your own leggings
Cal Patch, author of Design It Yourself Clothes, shares a tutorial on the Etsy blog showing how you can create your own leggings. Her how-to covers the whole process, from drafting a pattern based on your leg measurements … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ballerina onesie using rosette trim
This girly-girl ballerina onesie looks like it would take hours of handstitching to create, but it’s actually pretty simple when you use rosette trim. Rachel from Bubbly Nature Creations shows how to do it. She created the design to camouflage … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather business card sleeve
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a smart business card sleeve out of a scrap of leather. If you can’t locate any leather, you can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather business card sleeve
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a smart business card sleeve out of a scrap of leather. If you can’t locate any leather, you can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Dolman top with banded bottom
Ashley from Make It and Love It posts on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a Dolman top with a banded waist. This loose slouchy top is comfortable for hanging around the house, but it’s also dressy … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby lounge pants from an old t-shirt, in just 30 minutes
You can make a pair of lounge pants for a baby out of one of your old t-shirts. The old t-shirt knit makes a soft, comfy pair of pants. It’s also an economical source of fabric. Rachel from Maybe Matilda… Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom scarf
I am loving this pom pom scarf! The big yarn pom poms stitched around the sides are so bright and happy! Stacie fromStars for Streetlights has the how-to on her blog. The design is inspired by a similar scarf … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched button tab leggings
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a ruched button tab detail at the hem of a pair of leggings. What a fun little detail!! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Scout-inspired necktie
Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a necktie, inspired by the scouting uniforms of days gone by. Cute! Get the tute.
Tutorial: Sweet Little Capelet
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sweet Little Capelet. This is such a pretty accessory for springtime! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Spring cleaning in your sewing room
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You (Leafy Treetop Spot) shares a tutorial on her blog showing what you need to do to give your sewing machine, serger, and iron a good spring cleaning. Get the tute.… Read More...