Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts. Great idea!! This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Candle Holder Pincushion
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a pretty little pincushion using a tealight candle holder as a base. The clear glass base holds a bright ball of fabric, like a scoop of yummy ice cream in a glass … Read More...
Free pattern: Circles from 1″ to 58″ diameter
When a sewing project calls for cutting a perfect circle, do you find yourself raiding your kitchen cabinets looking for a glass or a plate or ANY round item to trace around? And do you find yourself cursing the diameter … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bow headband
Kitty from A Law Student’s Journey blogs at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her easy Bow Headband. A plastic headband is wrapped with fabric and embellished with a large fabric bow. Cute! Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Boy Button Up Shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up. The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod glittery peacock tee
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece. I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers! The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat bag
Julie from Boulder Moms Connect shows how to make a simple Trick or Treat bag. A bit of stenciling personalizes the bag. The fabric bag can be used year after year and is a great alternative to the cheap-o plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: I Love You Mostest pocket pillow
The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow. She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mario and Luigi costumes
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made Mario and Luigi costumes for her kids’ Halloween costumes. They turned out so cute, and I love that they go together!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s embellished tee
Embellished t-shirt aren’t just for girls. Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she took a plain t-shirt and embellished it up for her son. The project is part of her Toptoberfest series. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat
Nicole Mallalieu guest blogs at Whip Up with a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a travel diaper changing mat. The soft fabric mat is made from a layerof quilting cotton (cuteness) and a layer of toweling or chenille (softness and … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn tie-dyed onesie
Head over to The Swell Life to find out how to make this cute candy corn onesie. It’s made from a plain white onesie and fabric dye. Get the tute.
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Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags
Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress
Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a zipper. Her tutorial is aimed at beginning sewers who have been avoiding zippers, thinking they’re too difficult to install. (They’re actually way … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized leather bound button hole to attach purse straps
Cheryl from Paradiso Designs guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized leather (or vinyl0 bound buttonhole. She uses it as a clever – and sturdy – way to attach a purse … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack
Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag tag. The colorful fabric tag hangs from the handle of a child’s bag or backpack and makes it easy for him to identify the bag as … Read More...