Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a child’s hooded vest. The sleeveless jacket is perfect for winter layering! You can use quilted fabric to add extra warmth, or you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a party bunting from old jeans
Skip To My Lou shows how you can turn a pair of old jeans into a cute party bunting. This is such a cute idea!! She used her Silhouette to cut the fabric letters, but you could cut them by … Read More...
Tutorial: Make bell bottom jeans for baby
Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans for baby. She starts with a pair of regular jeans and then adds a contrasting panel to … Read More...
Tutorial: Specimen art throw pillows in butterflies or beetles
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of specimen art throw pillows for her children’s playroom. One is covered in colorful felt butterflies, and the other in beetles. Both designs are cute! She shares tutorials showing how she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a fitted tee into a swing top
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls gave this fitted tee a wonderful swing shape by adding a fabric panel to the back. Brilliant!! The new shape is easy-going and relaxed for spring. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Knit headband for baby, with removable flower embellishments
While she awaits the arrival of a little baby girl, Delia from Delia Creates is sewing up a storm. Today she shows how to make a knit fabric headband with pretty flower embellishments. Rather than permanently attaching the flowers to … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod 60’s A-line jumper for a toddler girl
Amanda from Cables and Bows shares a tutorial on her blog, Double Stitching, showing how to make a mod A-line jumper for a toddler girl. This would be so cute out of some vintage fabric, especially the home dec … Read More...
Read all about it: Buying knit fabrics online
I love sewing on knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find a local source for the stretchy t-shirt fabric you need. They’re much easier to find online, but you need to pay attention to knit types, weights and … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a bodice pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a size guide
A lot of my posts point out that if a child’s dress or shirt pattern is not the size, you can usually create your own using a shirt that fits as a size guide. Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pickup skirt
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how she created the lovely pick-up skirt on her Mountain Laurel dress. The cascade of poufs is such a pretty detail and lends a romantic air to a skirt or dress. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated baby bib
Sew Dang Cute shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby bib from laminated fabric. The bib is a larger size than most, so it provides more protection for baby’s clothes. The surface of the laminated fabric wipes … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use chain piecing to make quick patchwork strips
Patchwork skirts are sooo pretty with all the color and pattern, but piecing all of those squares of fabric can take a little bit of forever. Chain piecing can save you oodles of time as you’re not stopping after each … Read More...
Tip: Cutting silk fabric on the straight grain
House of Marmalade shows her trick for cutting silk fabric on the straight grain. Go to her post to read her tip.
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Tutorial: Exposed zippers
Zippers are usually installed so that you see as little of the zipper as possible on the outside of the garment. Exposed zippers take the opposite approach, putting the zipper right smack dab on the front of the garment. Kate … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible vest for baby
How cute is this baby vest? It’s reversible, too. Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is in a 12-month size, but you could probably adjust it up or down as needed. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knit wrap dress for nursing mamas
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her knit wrap dress for nursing mamas. This is such a cute dress! No one would ever guess it’s a nursing dress but when it’s time … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged scarf shoelaces
Stacie fromStars for Streetlights used scraps of scarves (left over from a previous project) to make a new set of shoelaces, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I am so loving this project!! A serger … Read More...
Tutorial: Loose flowy circle top
Raechel Meyers shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a loose flowy circle top out of knit fabric. Pair it with some jeans and a cool necklace for an easy outfit. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making their Quick-Sew Hobo Purse. I’m loving the ruffle fabric they used for the fronts in their example! The pattern comes in both child and adult sizes. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this sweet penguin softie. The little penguin is inspired by the penguin in the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. The pattern is … Read More...