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...
Tutorial: Finish a neckline with bias tape and a bow
I am loving the contrast neckline and bow on this top! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use bias tape to make this pretty detail. Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Tutorial: Simple throw pillow cover
Katy from No Big Dill shows us how to make a simple cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape is a great way to show off a cool fabric print. The cover is easily removable (buttons across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Velvet Raindrops Tee
Scared Stitchless has the how-to for making this simple tee with velvet ribbons stitched in stripes down the front. She calls it her Velvet Raindrops Tee. The embellishment is inspired by a dress from Modcloth, though her version makes a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Project Runway-inspired bias trimmed shorts
Nicole from Cole’s Corner and Creations shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a pair of shorts trimmed in bias tape. The look is inspired by designer Rami on Project Runway. Get the tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Stand-alone Peter Pan collar
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a stand-alone Peter Pan collar. It ties around the neck rather than being attached to the garment, so one day you can add or … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Aladdin bubble pants
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of bubble pants (think Aladdin) for little girls. These pants are sooo cute! I am especially loving the asymmetrical waistband, tied on one … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen the hems of a t-shirt
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Tailer It To Fit February series with a tutorial showing how to add a bit of extra length to the hems of a t-shirt. You’ll be adding in extra fabric. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble halter top
Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble halter top for a little girl. The straps tie at the front in a big bow. You could also reverse the top to have the bow … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with a braided look neckline
I’m loving the neckline on this t-shirt! At first glance it looks like it’s braided, but it’s actually a simple chain stitch made from a strip of fabric. The Gilded Hare shows how to do it. This technique doesn’t require … Read More...
Tutorial: Polar bear bath mitt
Abby from Things for Boys shares a tutorial for making this polar bear wash mitt. Awww… Isn’t he the cutest? Get the tutorial.
[photo from Things for Boys]
Tutorial: Cardigan to cowl scarf
Ilene from Come On, Ilene! gave an old cardigan sweater new life as a cowl scarf. The chunky cable knit and buttons look pretty cool on the cowl, don’t you think? It’s a quick, easy project and she has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make lined curtains out of a duvet and a flat sheet
Melissa from Honeybee Vintage shows how to make a set of curtains out of bed linens. What a great idea! She used a duvet that she found at a thrift store, but you might also be able to pick one … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing caddy and Hello Kitty pincushion
Sew4Home shows how to make this handy little caddy for organizing your sewing notions. They made it from a cute Hello Kitty fabric, and then made a matching Hello Kitty pincushion. Cute!!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Gathered fabric flower
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make a gathered fabric flower. Her version of the fabric flower uses two layers of gathered petals and a pretty bead finishing off the center. She put it on a headband to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Snap Trap Lil’ Kids Wallet
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Snap Trap Lil’ Kids Wallet. The small fabric pouch has two pockets – the zippered pocket across the front that you can easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-inspired little gir’s top with a Peter Pan collar
Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-inspired top for a little girl. The Peter Pan collar is all sweetness. She has a free pattern for a size 3T/4T. … Read More...
Tutorial: All-purpose organizing caddy
Jennifer Overstreet from Gable House Quilting and Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a handy organizing caddy. Thanks to a weighted sand pocket at the top, the bag can hang from the side of … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pouch sling baby carrier
Marissa from Rae Gunshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch style baby carrier. It’s easy to slip on and allows for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial at Rae Gun Ramblings.
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Tutorial: Cash organizing wallets
Tammy from Karamat shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a cash organizing wallet. The simple fabric wallet has one pocket for holding a bit of paper money. You can use them as part of a … Read More...