Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper. It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right … Read More...
Cool idea: Circular tablecloth turned into two aprons
Little Blue Mouse posts at Refashion Co-op with a cool idea for using a circular tablecloth. She cut a vintage tablecloth in half and made two apron. Easy peasy, and the vintage design makes such cute aprons! See more photos … Read More...
Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet. The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...
Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet. The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid Neck Wrap for cool fall weather
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap. The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Lace and vinyl belt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopand Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lovely lace belt. Delicate lace trim is stitched on to a strip of vinyl. A ribbon bow closure ties it up pretty. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little lavender pyramid sachets
Eva Foreva shares a tutorial showing how to make a lavender pyramid sachet. The small scented pouch can be placed just about anywhere – by a pillow, in a drawer, even in the car. It would make such a thoughtful … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to cut out a tissue sewing pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the latest video in her Beginning Sewing Series that shows how to read and use a commercial pattern. This video shows how to prepare your fabric and the tissue pattern, as well as how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat bag from two fat quarters
Melissa from Sew Bitterwsweet Designs guest blogs at Creating My Way To Success with a tutorial for making an easy drawstring bag for Halloween trick-or-treating. It’s made from just two fat quarters and some cording. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a girl’s skirt from her outgrown dress
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to turn an child’s outgrown dress into a skirt that fits her now. This is a great way to get one more year out of a favorite dress, or to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners blog showing how to make her Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls. The lightweight jacket is made from two layers of quilting-weight cotton fabric, perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple but fabulous wrap blouse
Whitney from Freshly Given shows how she made this utterly fabulous wrap blouse. It was inspired by a vintage design, but her version is totally fresh and modern. It’s made from one piece of fabric, plus ties, so the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini suede mittens
Ruby Murray shows how she used scraps of red suede to create a miniature pair of red mittens. These would be cute little accents for Christmas decor. They’d also make sweet Chrimast tree ornaments or you could tie them on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rag doll
Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll. She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress. A soft fabric … Read More...
It’s new: Pink Ribbon Ruffle Scarf
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whimsy Couture is introducing their Pink Ribbon Scarf pattern. The ruffled fleece scarf is quick to sew, and can be made is sizes toddler through adult. 80% of the purchase price will be … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Snappy Pouches
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrappy Snappy Pouches. The small pouches are just the size for carrying your ID, your spare change, and maybe a bit of folded … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting and washing burlap
Burlap is a popular fabric for autumn sewing and home deco projects. And why not? It’s inexpensive and it has a wonderfully homespun feel. But the loose weave can be difficult to handle. Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress posts on … Read More...
Tutorial: Postcard Pinafore jumper from a souvenir tea towel
Roslyn from Sew Delicious created this super cute toddler’s jumper out of a souvenir tea towel as a gift for a friend. She calls it her Postcard Pinafore, and she shares the tutorial on her blog. The towel was large … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sew-along
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt. The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple. Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fishtail hem to the back of a shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to insert a panel of fabric into the back of a shirt to create a fishtail hem. The look was inspired by a $350 designer sweater. She refashioned a twinset to make hers … Read More...