Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distracted Ashley shows how she recreated the look of a lace sweater she saw online. The inspiration piece cost $46, but she was able to make hers for a fraction of the cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Tudor Rose dimensional fabric flower
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shares a tutorial showing how to create a stunning layered fabric flower called the Tudor Rose. The pattern and tutorial for the dimensional fabric flower were originally authored by SavvySeams.com, a website that is no … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy round ruffle pillow
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a fluffy round ruffle pillow. Oh, the texture! It was her entry into the So You Think You Can Sew contest at Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night. She made … Read More...
Free pattern: Cowl neck jersey dress with angled pleated waist
The folks at Your Style Rocks have another reader-designed pattern for you. This time it’s a lovely dress from jersey knit designed by Eva for the “Let Your Shoes Be Your Muse” contest, and the pattern is available for … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy faux fur vest
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy vest out of faux fur. The tutorial is part of the Faux Fur Week series she’s got going on right now. The simple shape of the boxy vest … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a heart or peace sign with tie dye
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a couple of tutorials on her blog showing how to create shapes when tie dying a shirt. One tutorial shows how to make a peace sign, and the other how to make a … Read More...
Free pattern: Flat Gatsby-style cap
About Goodness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a flat Gatsby-style cap. The classic hat has never really gone out of fashion, but it’s becoming even more popular lately. You can make this a cold-weather or warm-weather hat … Read More...
Tutorial: Amelia Dress for little girls with bib bodice and ruched overskirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for making her Amelia Dress. It’s a sweet little dress with a ruffled bib on the bodice and ruched overskirt. Get the tutorial for the Amelia … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sewing machine cover to keep dust and dirt off of your machine when it’s not being used. It’s embellished with a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather and fleece tablet sleeve
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she made a sleek cover for her husband’s new tablet. She kept the design simple and guy-friendly. The outside is made from faux leather (vinyl) and the lining from a soft … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunchy stretchy shirred t-shirt scarf
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a scrunchy stretchy t-shirt scarf. It’s her Randomly Shirred Scarf, and it’s made from lightweight jersey knit with meandering lines of elastic thread … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur bomber hat
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls kicks off her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a fur bomber hat. This is such a cute winter hat!! The flaps keep your ears warm in the cold … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read More...
Tutorial: Grandma’s Hankies from flannel fabric
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made some simple – yet very pretty – flannel hankies for her grandmother. The soft flannel fabric is more durable (and aborbant) than the ones you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cute skirt out of old neckties
Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to turn a stack of old neckties into a fun little skirt. The wedge shape of the ties creates an A-line shape for the skirt, and the pointed ends create a cute zig … Read More...
Free pattern: Norma envelope clutch purse
Antoinette from CleverGirl.org shares a free pattern and tutorial to make her Norma envelope clutch. The large clutch purse is fully lined with piped edges. A simple magnetic snap serves as a closure. Get the pattern and tute.
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Tutorial: Make a cardigan from a pullover sweater
Beth Huntington from Chic Envelopments shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She finishes off the front edges nicely with a facing from a cute woven cotton print. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork square floor cushion
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how she made this awesome patchwork floor cushion. The top and bottom are made from a patchwork of 4 large fabric squares, tufted in the middle with a fabric-covered button. I am LOVING the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tunic dress out of a jersey knit bedsheet
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Mensch T’s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this t-shirt tunic out of a jersey knit bedsheet. It’s quick to sew and can be worn several different ways depending on … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitting needle roll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knitting needle roll. The fabric organizer has tall narrow pockets for holding knitting needles. If knitting isn’t your thing, you can easily adjust the pattern to hold crochet … Read More...