Lizzie from Cotton & Curl tells how to refashion a boxy blazer into a jacket with a fit that’s made just for your body. She resews the straight seams at the sides and back into curved seams. My and my … Read More...
It’s new: Shwin & Shwin sells patterns now
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin makes some seriously cute little girl clothes. I’ve linked to her tutorials more times than I can count. Now, she’s opened a shop and is selling her patterns. How awesome is that! The Claire top… Read More...
Tutorial: Tubular bias tape
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique and button Christmas art
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an AccuQuilt … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a matching tea and egg cozy with appliqued gingerbread man. Both cozies use the same basic process; the only difference is the dimensions of the pieces they’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristlet keychain in less than an hour
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a pieced wristlet keychain. You can make one in less than hour, which makes this a great last minute gift. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Whimsical Mermaid]
Tutorial: Add zippered shoulder ruffles to a plain t-shirt
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Santa hat
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted knit hat for baby or toddler
Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hope Rag Tote Bag
Seema SK from SSK Craft Shop shares a tutorial on her blog, Hooks, Needles and Brushes showing how to make her fringe-y Hope Rag Tote bag. She cut all of the fringed squares using the AccuQuilt Rag Die, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Print your own fabric to make custom patches
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity wanted to add some patches to her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes. It would have been nearly impossible to find them in a store to buy, so she made her own using her inkjet printer. … Read More...
Tutorial: French curve bobbin holder
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made a bobbin organizer for her wall – out of a French curve. Awesome! Get the tute.
[photo from Bored & Crafty]
Tutorial: Funky Fabric Thanksgiving Bird softie
Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head. Get the tutorial.
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Cool idea: Spraypainted button decor
Check out the super cute button art that Laura Bray from Katydiddy made! She shares the fun project on her blog. I love the red buttons and matching red hoop!! Would you believe that they both started out gold? She … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket Pillowcase
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a special pillowcase for a child. There’s a pocket cleverly stitched into the side of the pillowcase to hold a special doll, favorite toy, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cute new top of a man’s button down shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a cute new top for herself out of a man’s button down shirt. The plain white shirt gets a pop of color from constrast binding and pockets. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a muumuu into a cute top
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she reworked a thrifted muumuu into a cute little top. She loved the embroidered motifs on the muumuu, but the shape was less than stylish. So she cut it short … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY iPhone or iPad gloves
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a gift that’s sure to be a hit with the techno-savvy crowd. It’s a pair of gloves with conductive thread stitched into the fingers so you can use your iPhone, … Read More...