Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a three-part sew-along on her blog for making a pair of little boys’ cargo pants. The pockets and topstitching and other details make these pants awesome! Go to part 1 to find out how … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin and sheer fabric pleats
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she pieced satin and a matching sheer fabric together to create a pleated effect. She used this technique to create a fabulous dressy dress for her baby … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille bunny softie
Abby from Sew Much Ado guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a faux chenille bunny softie. This would make a cute decoration for Easter, or a sweet present to welcome a brand … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bold striped skirt from two t-shirts
Heather from WhipperBerry guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to turn a couple of old t-shirts into a fun new skirt for spring. The knee-length straight skirt is pieced from the two t-shirts. Choose contrasting colors … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cinched fabric belt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Sewing for Me series at kojodesigns and Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make this cinched belt. You can find the tutorial at kojodesigns.… Read More...
Tutorial: Reshape a boxy blazer for a more tailored fit
Boxy blazers are all over the place at thrift stores, but I prefer to wear jackets that are a little more fitted than that. I usually just pass over the boxy jackets, but now that I’ve seen how Lizzie Be. … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered gathered skirt
Dana from MADE recently made a layered skirt out of seersucker for her daughter. Now she posts on her blog showing how she did it, so you can make one, too. It’s awesome – and perfect for spring – out … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a plain tee with dimensional flower and vines applique
Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs at Keeping It Simple with a tutorial showing how embellish a plain tee with a dimensional flower and vines applique. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add flare sleeves to a tank top
The Style Workshop posts on Refashion Co-op with a tutorial showing how she created this flare sleeved top. She started with a knit tank and added lace fabric inserts and sleeves. Get the tute at Refasihon Co-op.
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Tutorial: No-sew chalkcloth doorhanger
Do Not Disturb. Boys not allowed. Cool kids only. Susan from Living With Punks posts over at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to use chalkcloth to make doorhangers, no sewing required. To change the message, it’s as simple as … Read More...
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I promise I haven’t been ignoring your link suggestions! It’s just some technical difficulties with my email account. I’m in the process of getting it all straightened out, but in the meantime I thought I’d let you know.
Tutorial: Turn kids’ too-short pants into knickerbockers
Miss Cinti from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a pair of child’s jeans that are too short can become a super cute pair of knicker bockers. L-O-V-E! It’s a quick fix that can take the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a softie based on a child’s drawing
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can bring a child’s drawing to life (well, almost…) by turning it into a custom softie. I love this!! I did something similar for … Read More...
Tutorial: Table runner to dress up your dining decor
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make a beautiful table runner to dress up your dining table for special occasions. It’s made from home dec fabric with a bit of sparkle, with tassels hanging from the corners. … Read More...
Free pattern: Kimono dog harness
Jill Myslinski from Acorn Market shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her kimono dog harness. It works like the nylon webbing style harnesses you can buy in the store, but made cuter and softer out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace-trimmed tee for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her All About the Lace top for girls. The lace trim looks like it would be a complicated project, but she assures us that it’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Cloud and rainbow pillow
Prudent Baby shows how to make this cloud-shaped pillow with rainbow ribbon streamers hanging down from it. A curved pocket on the back holds a little stuffed sun softie. The curved edge of the pocket makes it look like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Taking your measurements for Sewing
A well-fitting garment start with accurate measurements. Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at kojodesigns with a post all about how and where to measure to get the information you need. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Diaper changing pad cover
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make a cover for a diaper changing pad. You can make them out of a wide range of fabric types – soft flannel, absorbant toweling, designer cottons, you name it. The construction … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase resuable shopping bag
Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a reusable shopping tote. It’s a cute design that also happens to be quick and easy to make. Get the tute.
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