Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Whimsical Felt Trees, inspired by similar items she saw in a Garnet Hill catalog. The felt trees are sooo cute, and are easily made from inexpensive materials. Get the tute to … Read More...
Tutorial: Thimble or change pouch with squeeze opening
Idle Hands Empty Brain shows how to make an itty bitty pouch to hold thimbles or perhaps a bit of small change. The top opens when you squeeze the sides together. The pouch gets its stiff sides from a recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: The Little Prince appliqued zippered pouch
Cindy from Cation Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with an appliqued design inspired by the classic The Little Princ
e. Love!! Get the tutorial at Caton Designs.
[photo from Cation Designs]
Tutorial: Monogrammed hankies from an old button-down shirt
Alicia from La Famille guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a monogrammed hankie. She gets the fabric from an old button-down shirt. This is such a great idea!! It … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Dressy Christmas outfit from casualwear patterns
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she used patterns intended for casualwear to make a dressy Christmas outfit. The blouse was made from a pattern intended for knits, but she used it with a non-stretchy polyester. Her post explains … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable fleece hat
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make an adjustable fleece hat. It comes down far enough to cover the ears, and a bit of elastic at the back allows you to cinch it in for a snug fit. I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Stocking Pocket Banner. Each flag in the banner has an appliqued pocket shaped like a stocking so you can fill them … Read More...
Tutorial: Metal frame change purse
Bethany from Sweet Bee Creations shares a tutorial on her log, Sweet Bee Buzzings, showing how to make a small metal frame change purse. These little pouches are sooo cute! The metal frame makes this look like it would … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux knotted cowl
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off The Cuff Sewing Style shows how to make a faux knotted cowl for a knit top. Get the tute.
[photo from Off The Cuff Sewing Supply]
Lookie what she made: Formal day dress from her daughter’s wedding dress
Pam from Threading My Way shows the lovely formal dress that she made – out of her daughter’s wedding dress. I love that her daughter was the one who encouraged her to take on such a risky project, and that … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffled hostess apron
Sew4Home shows how to make a tiered ruffled hostess apron. They made theirs from vintage-y florals to give it a romantic cottage feel. It would also be fun out of brights for a sassier look. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Bandana headband with elastic
Enkarna from GateArte shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bandana headband with elastic at the bottom. You can find bandanas inexpensively at discount and craft stores. Or, if you can’t find a bandana with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tea wallet
Anne from the GreenStitch poscast shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tea wallet. The fabric case has 6 pockets to hold tea bags. It all folds up for easy transport in your purse. This would … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a quick coffee sleeve
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a coffee sleeve. The fabric wrap fits around a to-go coffee cup and protects your hands from the hot cup. It’s a quick project to sew up and would make a thoughtful … Read More...
Free pattern: Oven mitt
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how to make her Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas. The back flap isn’t functional, but it would make some super cute Christmas photos! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Winnie the Pooh-inspired shrug
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a little girl’s outfit inspired by Winnie the Pooh. The little red shrug looks just like one that Pooh would wear. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple hobo bag
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial for making a simple hobo bag. It’s fully lined, with a small pocket on the inside to hold keys or a phone. This would make a quick new bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Christmas tree
Jen from Scissors & Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree. Aren’t they the cutest? A couple of these ruffled trees would so nice on … Read More...
Tutorial: Handpainted applique inspired by Eric Carle illustrations
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug
by Eric Carle. The handpainted appliqued design on the A-line dress has the look of Eric … Read More...