If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Advent calendar from fabric bags
Emily from The Mary Frances Project shows the Advent calendar that she made, and shares a quick how-to for making one of your own. The construction is simple – a fabric bag for each day, with printed tags indicating which … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a pair of pants into a cool top
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows she made this cool top – out of a pair of pants! The pinstripe pants she used gives the top a sophisticated edge. Get the tute at Of Dreams and Seams.
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Tutorial: Baby leggings with knee pads
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of leggings for a crawling baby. They have knee pads built in! How cute is that! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Ruby’s Party Bag
Nicole from Our Cozy Nest shares a free pattern and tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a pretty purse. She calls it Ruby’s Party Bag, and it can be made out of three fat eighths of coordinating fabric prints … Read More...
Tutorial: Printed elastic headbands packaged cute for gift giving
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these cute hairbands out of printed elastic. You just cut them to length and knot the elastic. It can’t get much easier than that!! But … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coffee sleeve
The Sewing Dork shows how to make a fabric coffee sleeve. They’re much prettier than the cardboard ones you get at the coffee shop, and I suspect that they have more insulation against the hot cup, too. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and fabric mushroom Christmas ornaments
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a super cute mushroom ornament from felt and fabric. I’m loving the woodland fairy tale-ish look for Christmas! It would be so sweet hanging on your Christmas tree (maybe a … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 minute sunglasses clase
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do with a tutorial showing how to make a sunglasses case. They’re quick and easy to make – she says it can be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas Pillow Cover
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles. She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded fabric scrap Christmas tree
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree. There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form. Her example has greens at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive Angel of Domesticity doll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Angel of Domesticity doll to watch over you while you make your Christmas preparations. She shows her sitting on a shelf, but the angel doll would also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Frame pouch using a sew-in frame
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a frame pouch using a sew-in frame. The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure. The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm. … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern :: Baby sleep sack
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack. The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off. The pattern is sized for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Minky bear baby hat
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little baby’s bear hat. It’s made of minky so it’ll be warm and soft and snuggly. Get the tute.
[photo from Happy Together]
Tutorial: Leather cover for an e-reader or iPod
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopnd Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a leather cover for an e-reader or iPod. The simple lines make this a great gift for a guy. If you can’t get your hands on real … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Unstinky fish softie
Heather from Life Made Lovely guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series atKojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric fish softie. She created it for her son, who loves all things fishing. She added a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Yoga Mini Skirt for little girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffled Yoga Mini for little girls. The layered skirt is made from soft knit fabric, with an easy foldover knit waistband. I’m loving … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric tag pocket Advent calendar
Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog for making a cute Advent calendar with 25 fabric tag pockets clipped to a garland. Cuteness! Get the tute.
[photo from Skip to My Lou]
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Tutorial: Refashion a super long blazer into a cropped jacket and skirt
Do you remember those super long blazers that were all the rage in the 90s? Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce and Asshatteryshows how she refashioned one into a cropped blazer and matching skirt. Brilliant! Get the tute… Read More...