Sew4Home shows how to make a ruffled case to hold a pair of glasses. The fabric is quilted to provide a bit of padding around the glasses. The case also includes a loop at the side so you can hang … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Stretch knit maxi skirt
Shawna from My Water Jar shows how to make a maxi skirt. She was inspired by a similar maxi skirt she saw linked out on Pinterest. The shape of the skirt is simple enough that you can draft your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Cheerleader Uniform
Megan from She Creates It All shows how to make a cheerleader outfit for a toddler girl. This is SO stinkin’ cute!!! This would be so much fun for a little girl to wear during playoffs and Superbowl. It’s made … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Birdie sweater tote bag
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to use an old sweater to make a cute tote bag. It’s lined with a pretty cotton print, with a matching birdie applique on the front. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: T-shirt dress that looks like separates
Kimberly from Shop Bugaboo and Bugaboo, Mini, Mr., & Me shares a tutorial for making this cute dress. It looks like you’re wearing separates, but it’s really a comfy one-piece dress made from a t-shirt, yardage (for the skirt), and … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Travel art desk with pockets and pouches
Merrilee from Tuesday Mourning and Mer Mag created this travel art desk for her young child to keep him busy on a long road trip. She came up with the design after trying to find a lap desk in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a lined bodice
I’ll admit it. Every time I make a lined bodice or vest, my brain turns to mush trying to figure out which seams to sew in which order so that I can turn it all inside out. Happy for me, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Seat Sack
Liz Noonan guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a seat sack, a small pouch that hangs from the back of a school chair to hold a child’s workbooks and papers. If your child’s school … Read More...
Tutorial: Side shirred shirt refashion
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her side shirred shirt. She starts with a man’s t-shirt and uses elastic thread to give it the cool ruched circle at the side. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled heart applique
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a ruffled heart applique. She added it to a gathered skirt for her little girl to create her Be My Valentine skirt. I bet this … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Sweetheart Pillowcase
Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to create her Sweetheart Pillowcase, no sewing required. She starts with a purchased plain white pillowcase and embellishes it with heart appliques from three coordinating prints. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Long ruffled scarf
Sew4Home shows how to make a long ruffled scarf to wrap around your neck and keep it warm. They use a lush velveteen, but this would be a pretty scarf out of any type of fabric. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Queen sized duvet cover
The Purl Bee shows how to make their Snappy Duvet Cover. Their measurements will make a duvet cover for a queen sized bed. In addition to the basic steps of making a duvet, they include tips for handling such large … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered pouch or locket
Craft Passion has the how-to for making her Macaron Coin Purse. It’s an itty bitty little zippered purses. There’s not much room inside, but you can use it to hold a special coin or photo. Think of it as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable pad for your Swiffer
I love using a Swiffer as a quick clean on my wood floors, but I don’t like the fact that each use ends up with a Swiffer pad going into the trash bin. Penny from Sew Take a Hike shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves with an 80s vibe
Katy from No Big Dill is interviewed over at Made By Rae as part of her KnitReviews series. And back on her own blog, Katy shares a tutorial showing how to make ruched t-shirt sleeves. They’ve got that 80s … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow spool rack
Tutorial: Perfectly curved patch pocket
Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a curved patch pocket. It can be tricky to get the edges on a tight curve like this turned under in a smooth line, but her tutorial … Read More...
Giveaway: Arrow Sewing Cabinets
Arrow Sewing Cabinets has a Facebook page and they want you to “like” them. So much so that they’re giving away prizes as the number of “likes” grows. With every 500 likes, they’ll give away two Gidget II sewing machine … Read More...
Tutorial: From knee socks to little girl leg warmers
Leg warmers have become wildly popular as a leg covering for little girls. And no wonder – they keep their legs warm like a pair of tights, but the don’t get in the way during diaper changes or potty breaks. … Read More...