The iron-on rhinestones from Silhouette are an easy way to add a splash of sparkle to a t-shirt or other sewing project. They have tons of images you can download and use as is. But what about the times you … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a welt pocket
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how she makes welt pockets. I’m loving the contrast seersucker that she used for the pocket bag on her young son’s jacket! Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.
[photo from Melly Sews]
Tutorial: Simple Spring Skirts
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake blog showing how to make her Simple Spring Skirts. The simple lines of the gathered skirts show off a couple of your favorite quilting cotton … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric headwrap you can twist into many shapes
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a headwrap that you can twist and tie and wrap in dozens of ways. A flower rosette? A full bow? A simple twist? You got it. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Crooked Heart Valentine’s votive or vase wrap
Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary (and authors of the soon-to-be-released Improv Sewing) show how to create their Crooked Heart votive or vase wrap. It’s made from an old t-shirt layered with vellum. Meandering and messy stitching creates a … Read More...
Tutorial: I Heart You little girl’s short sleeved t-shirt tunic
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a yoked t-shirt tunic that you’re to heart. In fac,t she calls it her I {Heart} You top. She created the design out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add handstitched details to a plain tee
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add handstitched details to a plain t-shirt. Colorful embroidery floss marks the hem, side seams, and neckline of a discount tee with a simple running stitch. Love it! Get the tute.
Template: Bee Mine appliqued Valentine’s t-shirt
Traci from May & Maeand Amazing Mae shares a template for making this cute “Bee Mine” Valentine’s shirt. The bee is appliqued, and the word “mine” stenciled underneath. Get the template at Amazing Mae.
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Tutorial: A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband. This may be my favorite style of skirt! Not only is it easy to make, it’s super comfy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Conversation heart throw pillows
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs showing how to make sweet conversation hearts throw pillows. They’re made from soft fleece, with Valentine messages appliqued on the front. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Midi Skort playskirt for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Midi Skort, a mid-length skirt and short combo for little girls. Because the shorts are sewn into the skirt, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Double bow hair clip
Kate from See Kate Sew joins the 14 Days of Bliss series by Cherished Love with a tutorial showing how to make a double bow hair clippie. This is so cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Free pattern: Reversible wrap dress for baby
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a baby’s reversible wrap dress. Her tutorial is written with beginning sewers in mind. The pattern is sized for a baby roughly 2 months old. The “reversible” part might … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the neckline of a thrifted tie-neck blouse
I Still Love You shows how to refashion a tie-neck thrifted blouse to give it a lower neckline. The small change has such a big effect! I found this tutorial through Two Butterflies, who shows the shirt that she refashioned … Read More...
Tutorial: Tutu Sweet Backpack
Tiffany from Meek and Chic guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Tutu Sweet Backpack. The fluffy, fancy backpack is covered with row upon row of fringed tulle. I suppose you could make … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute ruched onesie
Delia Creates shows how to add a line of ruching to the neckline of a onesie. Who knew that one line of stitching could create such a sweet detail? It takes 5 minutes or less to do. If you wanted … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY leather eyeglasses case
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva shows how to create a leather eyeglass case with a pinch opening. It takes just a couple of small pieces of leather, so you may be able to use scraps from another project … Read More...
Auditions open for Sew-vivor
Rachel from Family Ever After is gearing up for her Sew-vivor competition. She’s assembled a panel of super talented judges, all of them rockstars in the crafty blog world, and there are some awesome prizes as well. You can audition … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl hat from recycled sweaters
Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing show to turn a couple of old sweaters into a super cute owl hat. Get the tute.
[photo from Imagine Gnats on Sew Sweetness]
Tutorial and pattern: Adding in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to add in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress. (This would also work on a pair of loose pants.) Not only that, she also shares a free pattern for the … Read More...