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...
Tutorial: How to sew a tube pillow
Shari from Fresh Crayons shows how to make a tube pillow. A long round pillow can make a pretty accent for your bedding set. It’s also a good shape for reading or watching TV while laying down in bed. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Smart bag with vinyl accents
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make this smart bag with vinyl accents. The design inspired by a similar bag from Talbot’s (no longer available), though her version is made to be more durable than the inspiration bag. … Read More...
2012 After Christmas Sew-Along at Sew Much 2 Luv
Sew Much 2 Luv is hosting her 2012 After Christmas Sew-Along. It begins January 2 and will run for 4 weeks. Besides the satisfaction of finally getting some sewing done after the crazy whirlwind holiday schedule, there’s also a chance … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a messenger bag for school
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college. This is such an awesome bag for school! She designed the bag so her sister … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a shirtdress that’s too small through the hips
Sown Brooklyn had a favorite shirtdress that fit through the top but was too small through the hips. (This is the story of my life!) To make it fit, she used fabric from the long sleeves to add fabric to … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl pot holder
Beaquilter guest blogs at Sew We Quilt with a tutorial showing how to make an owl pot holder. The owl face and wings are pieced from circles and squares. She used a die cutter to cut all of the circles, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt to a pencil skirt
Valerie from Beehive Chic shows how she reshaped a straight skirt to create a pencil skirt instead. Her project was inspired by a designer skirt with a $1000 price tag. (No, the 3 zeros in that number are not a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler’s apron from a Dollar Store pot holder and dish towel
Seamingly Smitten shows how to make an apron for a toddler out of items you can pick up at the dollar store. The bib is made from a pot holder, and the apron from a dish towel. Ruffled fabric or … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron welt pockets
Patty from The SnugBug created this fabulous chevron pocket detail for her Lotus Blossom Skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she did created this swoony (yes, I made up that word) welt pocket. She also gives a run-down on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater
Beth Huntington shares a tutorial at Refashion Co-op showing how to make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater. This would be a great project for a sweater that has staining or damage. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a ruffled zippered pouch. This is such a cute little bag! And it’s fully lined, too. Get the tutorial.
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