Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to belt loops into your seams when sewing a pair of pants or skirt. Because they’re caught in the waistband seams, they’re quick and easy to add. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew wrap to keep you warm
Crafty and Cooking Mama shows how easy it is to make a fleece wrap to keep you warm in the cold winter months, no sewing required. Get the tutorial (link expired).
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Free pattern: Pajamas for Wee Wonderfuls dolls
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares a free pattern for making a pair of PJs for her cloth dolls. The sweet little PJs will fit her Elise/Elsa Elf doll as well as the Kit, Chloe, and Louise dolls. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt and some coordinating yardage. The top of the dress is made from the shirt, with a circle skirt from … Read More...
Video tutorial: Three ways to gather fabric
Threads shares a video tutorial with Judith Neukam showing three ways to gather fabric. The tutorial is an excerpt from their video Teach Yourself To Sew, Season 2. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pieced rainbow twirly skirt
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill brings back her Once Upon A Thread series of clothing projects inspired by favorite books. To kick things off, she shows how she made her Black Book of Colors twirly skirt. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer lace top with French seams
Yellow Suitcase Studio shows how to make this gorgeous lace top. She got the lace to make this top out of old lace curtains. I’m loving the way she wears it belted, for a mix of romantic and modern. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered car seat canopy
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a pretty gathered canopy for a baby’s car seat. The fabric cover is gathered on to a middle panel and is finished off with ric rac around the edges. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fabric flower brooch with beaded center
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how to make a lovely fabric flower brooch. It’s made from layers and layers of fabric, with tiny beads stitched into the center. Get the tutorial.
[photo from RoCa and Company]
Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth table cover
Hungry Hippie shares a fun idea for chalkboard cloth. She uses it to create a fitted cover for her their dining table. Now they can chalk all over the top of the table! Get the tutorial to see how to … Read More...
Tutoral: Small ID wallet with snap closure
Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make a her Sandi wallet, small ID wallet with a snap closure (named after the friend she made one for). The pouch is sized just right for credit cards or a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: From boxy blazer to custom fit jacket
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 … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set
?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions … 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.
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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...