Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rosy Wedge Bag lined zippered pouch
Click over to the Basic Grey blog for a tutorial for making this cute Rosy Wedge Bag, designed by Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time. It’s a lined zippered pouch with a boxy bottom. Love! Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Java Cup Jackets
Sew4Home shows how to make their Java Cup Jackets edged with frilly girly ruffles. The fabric coffee sleeves don’t require very much fabric to make – you probably have what you need in your scrap bin. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Boy Snap Cargo Pants, now in 6-12 month size
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy recently shared a free pattern and tutorial for her Baby Snap Cargo Pants. The pattern was sized for an infant 3-6 months, which was the size that she created for her baby boy. But … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and fleece scarf
Fleece Fun shows how to make a scarf that’s all ruffles on the front, and all snuggly fleece on the back. It’s quick to make, too, since the ruffles come courtesy of ruffle fabric. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Lined drawstring bag
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how to make a lined drawstring bag. The lining finishes off the inside beautifully while also strengthening the bag. Her method for creating the drawstring closure has you stitching the casing over the ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded infinity scarf from a cowlneck sweater
The Cheese Thief shows how to turn an unwanted cowlneck sweater into a hooded infinity scarf. I love this idea!!! The scarf keeps your neck AND your ears warm, and looks stylish doing it. The hooded scarf uses the cowl … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy applique using fusible webbing
Fusible webbing applique is a quick and easy way to embellish a plain tee or onesie. Jolen from Love of Sewing shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Her tutorial includes photos of each step, making this a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple coloring wallets
Emily from Joyful Abode made these handy little coloring wallets for her young daughter, and she wrote up a quick tutorial telling how she did it. The construction of the coloring wallets is simplified by using fusible webbing to create … Read More...
A year of tutorials from Colette Patterns
Colette Patterns has collected all of the tutorials they’ve posted on their blog over the past year, and linked them up in one post. It’s quite an impressive list! Go to the Coletterie to see all the technique tutorials from … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas placemat with flatware pocket
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cavnas placemat with a flatware pocket. Rather than a hem, she gives the placemats a fringed edge which is in keeping with the natural … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Rose Dress for little girls
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Winter Rose Dress. She made it as a special Christmas dress for her little girl. Isn’t it gorgeous? The contrast edging shows off the pretty lines of the dress, and … Read More...
Giveaway: 13 fat quarters from Impressions 2 by Ty Pennington
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, The Intrepid Thread. The prize is a 13 fat quarter stack from the Impressions 2 Collection by Ty Pennington, in the blue and teal colorways. Deadline is … Read More...
Tutorial: Restyle a plain tee with knotted fringe side seams
Casey from Stellar Mother shows a quick way to restyle a t-shirt by giving it knotted side seams, no sewing required. Not only does this create a pretty fringe, but it also creates a more fitted profile. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric wallet
Brandi from JuBee’s Craft Box created this fabric wallet as a gift for her brother, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Inside the wallet is one large pocket for paper money, and two smaller pockets for … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Woodland fairytale Christmas dress refashion
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios posts on her blog with photos of this absolutely adorable little Christmas dress she made for her daughter. The dress looks like it was lifted straight off the pages of a fairy tale! Would you … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ribbon wrapped headbands
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cute ribbon wrapped headbands, no sewing required. The pretty sequin bows are purchased trim. You could buy some yourself, or you could tie a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tropical outfit from a Hawaiian print shirt
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to turn a Hawaiian shirt into a cute skirt for a toddler. … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Christmas ornament
Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to make this cute angel ornament. Craft Passion has a pattern and tutorial for making her. She has a sweet painted face and lush faux fur wings. Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Time Bunny Rag wreath
The how-to for this cute bunny rag wreath is Bustle and Sew contribution to Mencap’s Make With Me project. Mencap is an organization in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Their Make With Me campaign features craft … Read More...