Sarah and Lisa fromA Spoonful of Sugarshow how to make cute Christmas ornaments out of die-cut felt circles, small doilies (or pieces cut from doilies), and buttons. The stitching is quick and easy to do, making this a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt
Tanya Whelan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt. It has a simple elastic waistband, so there’s no fussing with inserting a zipper. This is such a cute look for the tween … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit Corsage Top embellished tee for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this adorable embellished t-shirt for her little girl. The flower corsage at the neckline is made from an old tie-dye tank top. The range of colors on the tie-dye create a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a clothespin bag from an old pair of jeans
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to create a clothespin bag out of an old pair of jeans. It uses just the bottom portion of one leg, which makes this a great project for a pair of jeans with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s Viking costume
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she created the cutest little Viking costume for her young son. I love the creative material she used for the “fur” cape and boots! (I’m not going to spoil the … Read More...
Vote for your favorite Retro Pillow
Rikka from Ricochet and Away and Keren from Sew La Vie! are hosting a Retro Pillow Challenge. Though the entry period has passed, the month of October is the time to vote for your favorite retro-themed pillow. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase style dress for a baby girl from an adult-sized thrifted top
Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from actual pillowcases. You can make the same style of dress from yardage, or do like Stellar Mother did and make one from a thrifted halter top (adult-size). She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bag from a baby’s outgrown dress
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she turned her baby daughter’s outgrown dress into a new bag for herself. This is such a great idea! The shape of the dress created a gathered bag body without having to actually … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiral crazy patchwork throw pillow
Katrin from Katrinshine shares a tutorial over at the Russian Team on Etsy blog showing how to make a spiral patchwork throw pillow. The crazy patchwork is made from irregularly shaped bits of fabric – perfect for using up the … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster tissue pouches
Lainie from Maker*Land shows how to make tissue pouches that are as cute as they are practical. She says they’re for the kiddoes, but seriously – I’d carry one around in my purse. And probably sneeze a whole lot just … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope style leather sunglasses pouch
Head over to Design Sponge to find out how to make this envelope style sunglasses pouch. Theirs is made from leather, but you could also make it from vinyl. Get the how-to.
Video tutorial: Changing serger thread the easy way
Does the idea of changing the thread on your serger bring about fits of anxiety? Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a video tutorial showing the easy way to do it. Rather than breaking out the threading diagram and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bows to decorate recipe mix jars
Jars filled with handmade recipe mixes make great Christmas presents for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends on your gift giving list. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Yoda costume for a baby
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a yoda costume for a baby. May the force be with your cute little … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Fisherboy gathered shorts with cuffs
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make and insert piping
Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is … Read More...
Tutorial: She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple rosette embellished tee
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple rosette embellished tee. The rosettes are easily made from stacks of circles cut from fabric sprinkled around the neckline of a plain tee. Lovely! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Woven ribbon throw pillow cover
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a woven ribbon throw pillow cover. The mix of colors and textures and sizes of the different ribbons creates a lovely pillow front. On the back, a simple tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s football tee with mock shoulder pads
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a football-inspired shirt for a little boy. The appliqued numbers and mock shoulder pads look just like a grown-up jersey, but they’re sewn … Read More...