Becky from Patchwork Posse used vintage chenille and handkerchiefs to create beautiful Christmas stockings, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make some too. The body of the stocking is made from chenille, and the cuff … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s cardigan from an adult crew neck sweater
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at The Girl Creative showing how to refashion an adult sweater into a little boy’s cardigan. She started with a crew neck sweater, sizing it smaller and then adding the button plackets … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness. You might think they’d be difficult to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt stocking and mittens Christmas garland
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Christmas Elves garland of miniature felt stockings and mittens. Letters stitched on each mitten and stocking spell out a Christmas greeting. Cute!! Get the tute.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a pair of pants from a printed pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the final installment in her 3-part series of video tutorials on learning to sew from a printed pattern. The pattern she has used for the examples is a basic elastic waist pant, which makes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a spaghetti strap top
Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a basic spaghetti strap top. The fitted, sleeveless top is great for layering. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Organizer wallet
LBG Studioshares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet. The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets … Read More...
Tutorial: Weathered and grungy toddler jeans
Elvi from LoLovie shows how to make wondrously weathered jeans for toddlers. They look like they’d be high-priced designer jeans, but they’re actually made out of run-of-the-mill jeans. The grunged up jeans are awesome for little boys, but could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cable knit Christmas stocking out of an old sweater
Sara from Making Life shows how to create a cable knit Christmas stocking out of an old sweater. If you don’t have an unloved sweater shoved into the deepest recesses of your dresser, you can also find them inexpensively at … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Shirred maternity tunic top out of a man’s button down shirt
Megan from DIY Maternity guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to create a shirred maternity tunic top out of a man’s button down shirt. The top is inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie, but Megan … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel pillow cover with tuxedo detail
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a set of pillowcases with unique tuxed0-style detailing at the side panel. The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with ric rac stripes
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with ric rac stripes. She shows it as a last minute Halloween skirt, but I think it would be cute … Read More...
Tutorial: No sew fabric bunting
Sara from Craft Snob shares a fun tutorial for making a colorful fabric bunting, no sewing required. She uses fusible hem tape to create the fabric pennants and attach them to the string. Be sure to check out what she … Read More...
Free pattern: Delaney Dress for toddler girls
Luvinthemommyhood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Delaney Dress for toddler girls. This is such a sweet little dress!! It has a simple short sleeved bodice and a gathered skirt, and is trimmed off with contrasting bias … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY shower cap
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how she made a shower cap that’s both functional and cute. The top layer is a colorful fabric print, while the waterproof liner keeps the moisture out. The shape is simple – just a circle … Read More...
Tutorial: Flutter sleeve t-shirt refashion
Casey from Stellar Mother shows how to give the sleeves a plain tee a cool new look, no sewing required. She cuts and knots the shoulders to create an open flutter sleeve. Get the tute to see how it’s done.… Read More...
Tutorial: How to use patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine
Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine. Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple … Read More...
Tutorial: Alter a leggings pattern to give them bootcut flare
Crafty Mamas shows how to alter a basic leggings pattern to give them bootcut flare at the ankles. It’s a simple alteration that creates a whole new look for your leggings. Get the how-to.
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Giveaway: 12 FQ bundle of Amy Butler’s Lark line
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis giving away a 12 fat quarter bundle from Amy Butler’s new line Lark. The bundle is offered by Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to get the details and enter to giveaway. (Deadline is … Read More...
Tutorial: Rondo drawstring pouch with a circular base
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base. She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present. What a great idea!! Get the tute.
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