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...
Free pattern: Two-seam house slippers
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of house slippers. It’s made from just two pieces – a vamp (upper) and a sole – and it takes just two seams to make each … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous water lily fabric
Kirie from Shape Moth shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gorgeous water lily out of fabric. The petals are folded from squares of fabric and then stitched together to create the blossom. She used hers … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Quick and easy knit play shorts
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of simple knit shorts. She made them as a last-minute addition to their wardrobe for a winter vacation in warmer climes. They’re quick and easy to sew up, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl skirt leggings
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of skirt leggings for a toddler. They’re just what the name suggests – a pair of leggings and a skirt combined into one … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Loveable Retro Playsuit Loungewear
Fabric.com shares a free pattern for this Loveable Retro Playsuit from Hot Patterns. The semi-fitted playsuit makes cute loungewear or pretty sleepwear. (There’s plenty of time to make one before Valentine’s Day, wink, wink.) The design is best suited for … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pencil case
This patchwork pencil case is sooo cute!! And A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch can hold 6 pens, or a pencil and a small notebook, or even some cosmetics or … Read More...
Giveaway: Just Wing It layer cake of precut fabric
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a … Read More...
Giveaway: Just Wing It layer cake of precut fabric
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Name applique throw pillow
Mere and Ali from Sew Sweet share a video tutorial showing how they made a decorative pillow with a name appliqued across the front. This would make such a sweet addition to a child’s bedroom or nursery decor. The one … Read More...