Dana from MADE created special Christmas pillowcases for her children this year, and she shares a link to a tutorial on her blog that she used to make them. The tutorial was originally intended for a service project, but using … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Hoodie-a-saurus
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how she turned a plain sweatshirt hoodie into an awesome Hoodie-a-saurus. The ones she made will be Christmas presents for her nephews. What little boy wouldn’t LOVE one of these? Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Comfy Knit Ruffle Dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make her Comfy Knit Ruffle Dress for girls. It’s made from t-shirt knit so it’s soft and stretchy and comfy, but the ruffles give it … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby doll pajamas from an outgrown baby’s romper
Kris from Resweater blog and shop shares a quick how-to at Refashion Co-op showing how to repurpose an outgrown baby’s romper into pajamas for a baby doll. What a great idea!! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Caliti clutch purse that converts to a tote
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Caliti Convertible Clutch. I am loving the mod lines of this purse! As a tote, it has circular cut out handles for carrying. But fold the ends over, and … Read More...
Free pattern: Stethoscope cover
Have any doctors or nurses on your Christmas list? Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a stethoscope cover. It’s reversible, so you can get two looks out of the one cover. … Read More...
Tutorial: On the Go Toothbrush Holder
Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make a quick and easy, but totally giftable, travel toothbrush holder. It’s made from two washcloths and a length of decorative ribbon. She says it takes just 10 minutes to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt gift card holder with flower embellishment
Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a simple gift card pockets out of felt. A layered felt flower embellishment makes it colorful and pretty. It’s quick and easy to make, especially if you use a die cutter to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired Advent calendar sew-along
Rach from Family Ever After shares a 5-part sew-along for making this appliqued and embroidered Advent calendar. It’s inspired by a Pottery Barn Advent calendar that is no longer available for purchase. Each pocket has a felt applique with a … Read More...
Tip: Keeping edges even on bias lining
Jeanine from Knots in Thread shares a tip for keeping your lining and your outer fabric nice and even when they’re cut on the bias. After all, you don’t want to invest the time in making a beautiful skirt or … Read More...
Stitched online sewing, quilting, and surface design workshops
Alma Stoller announces her Stitched online workshop series. The Stitched series includes workshops on a variety of quilting, sewing, and surface design projects. Check out the line-up – you’re sure to see some faces you know, as well as some … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY waterproof shower cap
Trish from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a waterproof shower cap. Sure, you could buy one, but it wouldn’t be NEAR as cute as one you can make yourself! For proof, … Read More...
Tutorial: Honeycomb fabric ornament
Vanessa from V & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty honeycomb ornament out of fabric. Make one for your own tree, or to give as a gift. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Tiny little mittens to embellish a wrapped gift
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do with a tutorial showing how to sew up tiny little mittens to use as decorations at the end of giftwrapping ribbon. Cute!! They’re inspired … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: “Love Where You Live” Christmas Ornament
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her “Love Where You Live” Christmas ornment. I love this idea!!! The colorful state silhouette and handstitched outline are so cute!! You could make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn scrap fabric into colorful flowers
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to turn your scrap fabric into colorful flowers. She shows them made into hair accessories, but they’d also make fun brooches. Get the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Choosing the right serger stitch for your project
Head over to CraftStylish to read all about choosing the right serger stitch for your project. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Reversible reusable fabric gift sack
Rather than wrapping a gift in paper that will get torn up and thrown away, a fabric gift sack can be used and reused year after year. Stephanie from Sewing Steph shows how to make a reversible reusable fabric gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant dress for a Cabbage Patch Doll
Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage when I was a kid, and they’re still popular today with little girls. It’s hard to find clothes for them, though. Alida from GiggleBug Designs and I Make Stuff gives the cutting dimensions … Read More...
Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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