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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Tutorial: Long sleeved tee to a one shouldered ruffle shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to turn an every day long-sleeved tee into a cute top you could wear for a night out on the town. She removes one of the two sleeves, turning into a one shoulder … Read More...
Read all about it: Practicing basic stitches on your new sewing machine
Did Santa bring you a shiny new sewing machine for Christmas? If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, your first few seams may not be all straight and pretty. Don’t worry – Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled petticoat skirt
Shelley from See Shell’s Space guest blogs at Little Birdie Secrets with a tutorial showing how to make this girl’s ruffled petticoat skirt. Rows of ruffles wrap around the bottom of the skirt. You can’t see it in the photo … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric squeaky doggie bone
Laura from Laura Griffin Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a squeaky bone toy for your favorite doggie. The soft fabric bone has a squeaker hidden on the inside. Knotted ribbons hang out of the … Read More...
Tutorial: J.Crew-inspired embellished tee for a little girl
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how she made this cute embellished tee, inspired by a similar shirt from J.Crew. Cute!! She used another t-shirt as a guide for cutting her pieces. Check out her trick for tracing the shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower brooch from repurposed tights
Tatum from K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sister) shows how to make this lovely flower brooch. The lightweight knit that she uses is SO perfect for this project, and she gets it from repurposed tights. Brilliant! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: DIY tights for an 18″ doll
Mamagus shares a tutorial on the Quilting Board message forum showing how to create a pair of tights for an American Girl or other 18″ doll out of a pair of knee socks. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Minky Ultimate Sofa Blanket
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make her Minky Ultimate Sofa Blanket. The soft blanket is perfect for snuggling into the couch to read a good book or watch a movie. It’s made from a soft minky fleece with … Read More...
Tutorial: Making a men’s fleece hoodie
Cal Patch shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make a men’s fleece hoodie. It’s a lot like making a basic t-shirt, though with a hood attached at the neck and a kangaroo pocket sewed on the front. Get … Read More...