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...
Tutorial: Use your machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron
Many sewing machines come loaded with a variety of decorative stitches. But honestly, how many times have you actually used them? The folks at Sew4Home show how to use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped floor cushion for the tween types
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this super cute floor cushion trimmed in oversized contrast-y piping. They’re large enough for a tween-aged body to sit comfortably, and they stack nicely when not in use. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight Infinity Scarf
Sarah from Simply Dove shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf. The simple scarf is sewn into a tube and can be worn in a number of ways. It would make a nice accessory for yourself, or to give … Read More...
Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume
Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required. It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray. Though she used glue to attach the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy drapey top for a child
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make her Angel Top, a drapey top for a child out of a man’s v-neckt-shirt. It takes just a couple of seams, making this a super quick, super easy sewing project. … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper Strap to keep diapers and wipes together
Cally from Calico shows how to make a Diaper Strap to hold diapers and wipes together when you’re on the go. This is such a great idea! This would make an awesome baby gift – make one of these and … Read More...
Tutorial: On-The-Go Medicine Kit
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how she made her On-The-Go Medicine Kit. The fabric pouch opens up to reveal pockets that hold all the bandages, wipes, and other essentials for small emergencies. Keep it with you in your … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a Peter Pan collar to a plain tee
Erin from Sutton Grace guest blogs in the Top-toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a Peter Pan collar for a t-shirt. The rounded collar adds such a sweet, vintage look to a plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a larger duvet down to fit a toddler bed
Miss Cinti from My Poppet wanted a duvet for toddler daughter’s bed, but couldn’t find one with a natural filling in a size that small. She took a larger sized duvet and sized it down to the smaller bed, and … Read More...