Nicole from Improv Diary shows how to create a canvas version of large manila envelope. It’s stitched together with contrast thread, with a flower motif free-motion stitched on the front. A pair of buttons creates the closure. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Thanksgiving countdown bunting
Tatertots and Jello shares a tutorial for making a Thanksgiving countdown bunting. The letters spell out the words “Be Thankful.” A pocket on each flag holds a slip of paper describing a family activity to encourage your family to slow … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make pretty gathers
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make pretty gathers for your sewing project. The tutorial is an excerpt from Sarai Mitnick’s new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Two methods for mending jeans
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows two ways that you can mend a hole in a pair of jeans. One method uses a patch underneath, and the other uses a decorative patch on the top. The tutorial is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Ruffles Dress for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created her Upcycled Ruffles Dress. The fabric to create this cute dress comes from unwanted clothing. The dress was part of her entry into the Upcycled Challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a striped cardigan from a crewneck sweater
Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to remake a solid crewneck sweater into a striped cardigan. You can’t see it in this photo, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish bag from faux leather
Sew4Home shows how to sew a stylish new bag out of faux leather. The boxy bag with small square handles looks like something you could buy at a nice department store. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Beginner’s Baby Dress with Puff Sleeves
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making their Beginner’s Baby Dress with Puff Sleeves. The simple jersey knit dress has a puff sleeves and a skirt gathered on to a loose-fitting bodice. You can keep the dress … Read More...
Q & A and Giveaway: The Colette Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnick
Go check out my review of The Colette Sewing Handbook in the Giveaways section here at Craft Gossip! In addition to my thoughts on the book, I’ve got a Q &A with the author, Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns. … Read More...
Cool idea: Remake an adult winter coat into a child-sized coat
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land joins the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a post showing the child’s winter coat she made out of an adult-sized coat. Brilliant!! It’s fairly easy to find an … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand Toasty microwaveable hand warmer
Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater vest with faux fur collar
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking created this fabulous sweater vest with a faux fur collar, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s layered skirt with pickups
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s layered twirly skirt. The top layer has pickups to create a pretty scalloped shape. Sooo cute! Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Fabric loop closures, plus variations
Michele from Michele Made Me guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about making and using fabric loop closures. Her tutorial includes variations: fabric loops with buttons, fabric loops with ties, stretchy … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy blossom pillow
DIY Maven shows how to make a blossom pillow without a significant time investment creating the large dimensional flower embellishment. It took her just an hour to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine. The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a reverse applique label
Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch. The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch. In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler mittens
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog for making a a pair of mittens for a toddler. They’re made without thumbs for ease of dressing and ease of construction. A fabric ribbon connects them and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...