PharMa shows how to make a fabric napkin sized just right for your child’s lunchbox. The reusable napkins help reduce lunchtime waste. Make them from a favorite fabric print to make them extra special. (A busy print will also help … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece Frankenstein hat
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a Frankenstein hat for a Halloween costume. It has the green skin, shaggy hair, and neck bolts that we all think of for a Frankenstein character. The fleece hat fits down all … Read More...
Tutorial: Crochet trim embellished top
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares another tutorial in her Top-toberfest series. In this post she shows how to add flair to a plain tank by the simple addition of some crocheted trim. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Headband for a Karate Kid costume
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a headband for a Karate Kid costume. If your child already has a karate … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY baby leggings from repurposed knit fabric
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane guest blogs at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of baby leggings. The knit fabric is repurposed from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love the stripe that she uses in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Straight skirt to A-line skirt pattern alteration
Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt. One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pillowcase trick or treat candy sack
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Simple Simon & Co. . with a tutorial showing how she made this vintage-inspired candy sack for Halloween trick or treating. It’s made from a pillowcase with an inket printed image transfer. … Read More...
Tutorial: Round n Round pieced throw pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Round n’ Round pieced throw pillow. The patchwork pillow is finished off with piping all around. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Flower pincushion bouquet
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a fabric flower pincushion. They’re made on a silk flower stem so you can put them in a vase just like real (or silk) flowers. They’re pretty individually or grouped together … Read More...
Tutorial: Clever fix for a saggy baggy blouse
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking and Creative Dressmaking shows how she adjusted the fit of a silk blouse to remove the saggy-bagginess. Her armhole adjustment is a clever fix. Get the tutorial to see how she did it.
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Tutorial: Framed spool holder from inexpensive materials
Sarah from SewKnits shows how to make a framed spool holder out of inexpensive materials. It’s made from a picture frame, so it hangs easily on your wall. A bit of paint and some decorative paper make it pretty. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add layered long sleeves to a short-sleeved tee
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...