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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Tutorial: “There’s a pumkin on my bumkin” appliqued onesie
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot posts in her Top-toberfest series with a tutorial showing how to make an appliqued pumpkin onesie. There’s a small pumpkin appliqued on the front – and an even larger one on … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting out a printed pattern
If you’re new to sewing, all of the diagrams, pieces, and folded sheets of paper in a printed pattern can be overwhelming. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. can help get you started. She guest blogs at Somewhat Simple with … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-sleeved turtleneck to scoopneck 3/4 sleeve tees
Emily from Replicate Then Deviate guest blogs in the Top-toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to turn a fairly boring long-sleeved turtleneck into a fashionable scoopneck tee with 3/4 sleeves. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: 3-D Flower Tee
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows to make her 3-D Flower Tee. This is SUCH a cute design!! The giant flower applique gives a 3-d effect to the outer petals and leaves, and the center of the flower is embellished … Read More...
Cool idea: Use bright ribbon to add a pop of color to a little black dress
Agy from Green Issues added a pop of color to a little black dress with stripes of brightly colored ribbon. The angled and criss-crossing stripes give the plain dress a modern edge. I love this idea!! Read more about her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Toddler sleep sack
Robyn from Additional Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son. They’re made from fleece to keep him warm without having blankets piled around him. Foot holes at the bottom let his active toddler feet move and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket. She made hers to wear at the hospital when she’s there to deliver her child, and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how easy it is to use elastic thread shirring to add definition to the waist of a loose dress or top. You can do this with garments made from scratch, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Gnome hat for a child
Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gnome hat for a child. She made hers as party favors for a gnome-themed birthday party (soooo cute!!!), but it would also be a fun … Read More...