Christie from Whimsical Whimsies shows how made a unique flower petal photo backdrop for photographing babies. She also covered a pair of bloomers to match. This is so gorgeous!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Computer mouse wrist support cushion
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a small cushion to support your wrist while clicking a computer mouse. You can make one in just 15 minutes. Your wrist will thank you. Get the … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips for sewing laminated cottons
Laminated cottons are popping up in all kinds of fabulous prints right now. Sewing on these fabrics can be a little tricky, though. The Calico House posts on their blog with some tips for sewing laminated cottons. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas planner from scrap fabric
Karen from McGinty and Me and Listen To The Birds Sing shares a downloadable tutorial for using fabric scraps to make a Christmas planner. The cover is pretty with different Christmas prints pieced together, and the little ribbon tabs on … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew laundry bag from a vintage pillowcase
Sarah from Emmyloubeedoo guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a laundry bag, no sewing required. It has a grommet for hanging on the back of a door, and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkin trick-or-treat bag
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a cute fabric pumpkin basket for trick-or-treating. The sides are stuffed and gathered to give it dimension and a pumpkin-y shape. Love! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Use Citra Solv to transfer a printed image to fabric
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use Citra Solv
to transfer a printed image on to a piece of fabric. This process works with images printed on a laser printer or photocopier. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork ribbon throw pillow
Elaine Schmidt shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to create a gorgeous throw pillow out of Kaffe Fassett’s Renaissance Ribbons. I’m loving how the color and pattern of the ribbons are combined in a patchwork design! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween throw pillow with inkjet printed fabric
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute Halloween-themed throw pillow. She started with plain muslin fabric and sent it through her inkjet printer to get the spooky graphic. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Waist adjustments when sewing pants
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to adjust the waist when sewing a pair of pants. Whether you need the waist to be larger or smaller, their tutorial shows how to alter the pattern to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Christmas tree skirt
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial for making a patchwork tree skirt. It’s pieced from 4 3/4″ squares of fabric. Hers is beautiful in a pallette of reds, greens, and neutrals, but this design would work in … Read More...
Tutorial: Kanzashi folded fabric flower
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Kanzashi folded fabric flower. Each petal is folded individually and then stitched together to form this pretty flower. It would make a lovely brooch! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Raggy patchy pirate’s pants
The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pirate’s pants for child’s Halloween costume. The raggy cut hem and the patchy knee give the look of a sea-weathered pirate. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Mummy onesie for baby’s Halloween
Jennie from CraftOManiac guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to turn a plain white baby onesie into a cute mummy outfit for Halloween. This is such a great idea, since many of the costumes available in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini car playmat that rolls up for easy travel
Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a mini car playmat. The small playmat has two short road tracks and a pocket big enough to … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Bespoken Lush line
is giving away a bundle of fat quarters over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s gorgeous Bespoken Lush line. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Days of Wine and Roses fabric flower embellishment
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Days of Wine Glasses and Roses fabric flower. The petals are made from circles of fabric traced around a wine glass, and the center from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew woodland fairy costume
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial over at the Rit blog showing how to make a woodland fairy costume. No sewing is required to make this beautiful costume. It’s actually made from a store bought t-shirt and leggings (dyed, … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy embellished headband using a premade applique
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a quick and easy embellished headband. She started with a plain headband and added a premade applique design as the embellishment. You can find these applique designs in the special occasion section … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s reversible tunic top
Meredith and Alison from Sew Sweet TV share a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s reversible tunic top. It’s made out of four fat quarters (they used 2 each of 2 prints). The sleeveless … Read More...