Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a Dolman top. Love!! Shirts like this are like a secret weapon. They’re soft and drapey and comfy enough for every day running around, but still stylish and figure flattering so … Read More...
Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along
It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth zippered toiletries bag
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make an oilcloth toiletries bag. The waterproof fabric is a good choice for a bag that will hold toothpaste and other items that could make a mess, but sewing on it is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable cover for a bolster pillow
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a removable cover for a bolster pillow. The round pillow cover is quick to sew and has easy drawstring closures at the ends. She made a set of them for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Paper bag pants for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of little girl’s pants with a paper bag waist. The pattern is for a girl size 2T to 3T, but the full legs give … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-seam top with retro style
I am loving this retro top by Casey from Elegant Musings! Would you believe you could make it with just two seams? She followed a vintage 1950s pattern, and she gives a quick how-to on her blog if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Dandelion Dress from refashioned shirts
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she turned two thrifted button-down shirts (men’s) into one super sweet dress for a little girl. She calls it her Dandelion Dress and it has a contrast apron sewn into the front, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Petite frame purse with a ruffle and a bow
Sew4Home shows how to make their girly-girl Petite Purse. It’s an itty frame purse on a long strap, with ruffles across the top and a big bow on the front. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Playtime Crinkle Toes baby socks
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Playtime Crinkle Toes socks. It’s a set of crinkly soft toys sewn to the top of baby socks. These looke like they’d be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Purse organizers and lined snack bags
Kirstin from kojodesigns created a set of fabric pouches and lined snack bags to keep her purse organized, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric pouches are big enough to hold a change of clothes … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this little girl’s playdress, inspired by a similar dress from JCrew. The little bow at the waist is just so cute! She includes a free pattern for a size 5 dress, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple lightweight scarf
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how she made this lightweight scarf. She used a few pages of her local newspaper as the pattern. The sewing was so quick and so easy, she made one for each day … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY diaper bag with loads of pockets
Crafty Couple shows how to make a diaper bag with loads of pockets – side pockets for sippie cups, and interior pockets for diapers and wipes and all the other stuff you need to carry. A large flap folds over … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretch lace and gathered chiffon dress
Cindy from Cation Designs shows how she created this gorgeous vintage-inspired dress with a stretch lace top and a gathered chiffon skirt. The look is pure romance – it would be lovely to wear on a Valentine’s date!! The design … Read More...
Tutorial: Honeycomb stenciled fabric, plus a template
Ching from LARK Handmade and Intergalactic! Galactic! Galactic! shares a template and tutorial on her blog for making your own honeycomb print on a fabric. She gets the crisp clean edges by using a freezer paper stencil method. She lives … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an exposed zipper pocket
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make an exposed zipper pocket. She used this detail when making her little boy’s Bomber Squadron Jacket that was part of her entry into … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bag with rope handles
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva created this fabulous leather bag to carry her essentials when she doesn’t feel like lugging around her big purse. The construction is simple – just two rectangles and drawstring rope handles – but … Read More...
Tutorial: Dust covers for your clothes hangers
Sew4Home has the how-t0 for making dust covers for your clothes hangers. They fit over the shoulders of your garments and protect them from dust while they’re hanging out in your closet. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: DIY jumprope with stitched felt handles
The Salty Pineapple shows how you can make your own jumpropes. She found the rope at a discount hardware store, and then covered the ends with wool felt that she cut and stitched in fun shapes. I love this idea! … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day countdown calendar
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial at Buttons Galore & More showing how to make this cute Valentine’s Day countdown calendar. It’s made from felt, but a hearts to button on as each day passes. It’s a fun way … Read More...