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.
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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.
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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...
Tutorial: Fancy tutu leggings
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of tutu leggings. The light, airy tutu layered over a pair of soft knit leggings is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It’s girly-girl fancy but with the ease of leggings. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace-up neckline to a crew neck tee
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to rework the neckline of a crewneck t-shirt to create a lace-up neckline instead. It makes a plain t-shirt into a tunic style top. She added fun heart fobs to the ends of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated heart Valentine’s pillow
Vanessa from V and Co. posts a tutorial on her blog for making this fun Valentine’s throw pillow. A giant pleated heart is reverse appliqued to the front of the square pillow. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Twin zip pencil case
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make her twin zip pencil case. The large pouch has not one, but two, zippered pockets. The smaller pocket can hold pencils and crayons, and the larger one … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn old sweater sleeves into a pair of fingerless gloves
Maker Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle the sleeves of an old sweater into a pair of fingerless gloves. I love this idea for repurposing sweaters that are stained or damaged! Get the tute.… Read More...
Handmade pillowcases needed
Katie from ktmade will be visiting her little sister in Rwanda soon. Her sister volunteers in a children’s ward in a hospital there, and wants to collect some handmade pillowcases to help brighten up the rather somber atmosphere. Her goal … Read More...
Tutorial: Draped shawl cardigan
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a drapey knit cardigan with a shawl collar. This project started out as a sewing fail when the printed pattern she used created an ill-fitting garment. Luckily the … Read More...