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...
Tutorial: Curtain panels with oversized grommets
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make curtain panels with oversized grommets to thread the curtain through. They’re lined to help block the light coming through the window. I’m loving the fabric she used in her example! Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s hooded winter jacket
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket. The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric memory game
Stash of Pixels shows how you can make a child’s memory game out of fabric. This is such a fun idea! She used fabric with images printed in squares, but you could use any print and just fussy cut around … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace fabric flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower. She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Lazy-Mom Superhero Cape
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make a quick and diry superhero cape. Made from fleece fabric, there’s no hemming and just one seam. One yard of fabric yields two capes. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make ruffled bobby socks from old tights
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks. I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown. I’m filing this … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer
Ribbon Candy Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a car organizer. It hangs from the back of the front seat and has large pockets to hold books and sippy cups and other car essentials. The sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Plant Pouches
Lark Crafts shares a tutorial for making hanging Felt Plant Pouches of recycled sweaters. They’re quick to make and can turn any fence or wall into a mini garden. The project is an excerpt from their book Stash Happy: Felt… Read More...
Tutorial: Mixed print tunic top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Mixed Print tunic top for little girls. She makes the long-sleeved top out of three different fabrics – a solid, a floral, and a polka-dot. The simple lines of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Mummy softie from old sweaters or t-shirts
5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use old sweaters or t-shirts to make a Halloween mummy softie. Strips of knit (sweater or t-shirt) are wrapped and overlapped around the doll’s bod. Cuuute! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical hoodie refashion
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she did a little nip + tuck action on a hand-me-down man’s sweatshirt to turn it into the fabulous asymmetrical hoodie you see here. Get the how-to.
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