Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Autumn Tunic for little girls. This is such a pretty top! It’s a loose fitting cotton tunic with deep pleats around the neckline. It takes just a yard of fabric to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s pajama top
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super cute pajama top. They’re made from quilter’s cotton; 1 1/2 yards was enough to make a top and matching pants in a … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-in-1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote
Meredith and Alison from SewSweet shows how to make their 2-in1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a small tote sized just right to hold a flat iron and a curling iron. It’s interlined with … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins for autumn decor
Tara from That’s Sew Repurposed shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric pumpkin. You can make them large or small, and use them individually or in groups to make cute autumn decorations. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel Drawing Kit
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a Travel Drawing Kit with pockets to hold a drawing pad and a set of eight markers. It folds up for easy transport. This would be a great car activity for … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ruffled jumper dress from sweater knit
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Happy Dress, a little girl’s ruffled jumper made out of a striped sweater knit. It would be so cute worn with a long sleeved … Read More...
Tutorial: Blossom knit pants for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make her Blossom pants for little girls. They’re made from a gold fabric, refashioned from a pair of pants that she picked up from … Read More...
Wearable Skirt online class giveaway has been cancelled
I’m sorry to say that our giveaway for the Wearable Skirt online class has been cancelled. This was not my decision – the folks at Rick Rack: Thread Therapy for Sewers cancelled the class due to low registration.
I wish … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage boxes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make fabric storage boxes. They’d be great for organizing a toy room! A window pocket on the front holds holds a label, and a … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Short-sleeved tee turned into a long-sleeved shirt
Little Blue Mouse shows the long-sleeved shirt that she made for herself – refashioned from her husband’s short-sleeved tee. She used extra length on the body of the shirt to piece together the long sleeves. Brilliant!! And I love the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pintucked skirt
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Polka Dot Pintuck Skirt. The rows of pleats around the short full skirt add a pretty detail without being too busy. A piece of wide elastic makes an easy waistband. … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a pair of kid’s baggy pants
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she takes in a pair of toddler’s cargo pants that are too baggy in the legs. Because of the way she folds the pants, it takes just one cut and one long seam. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunch Me Up Headband in adult or baby sizes
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrunch Me Up Headband. The stretchy fabric headband is made with rows of elastic thread shirring. She gives the dimensions to make one to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew costume cape
Whether your child wants to be a super hero, a princess, or a scary vampire, capes are an essential part of many Halloween costumes. Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make simple cape, no sewing required. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled pillow covers with back tie closures
Sew4Home shows how to make a throw pillow covers with large ruffles around the edge. Fabric ties on the back keep them closed. These would look pretty in just about any kind of fabric – bright or muted, prints or … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a gathered sleeve
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to alter a sleeve pattern to add gathers to the top. The how-to for this easy sleeve alteration is part of her Sewing 101 series. And after she shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfectly Fitted Circle Skirt for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial showing how to make her Perfectly Fitted Circle Skirt for girls. This skirt was part of her entry into the Back To School challenge at Project Run and Play. It has … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaving cream can cozy to prevent rust stains
Keeping a shaving cream can on a vanity often results in unsightly rust stains. Shannon from Shannon Sews has a clever solution. She created a fabric cozy that keeps the can from coming in contact with the vanity top. Great … Read More...
Tutorial: Cocktails at Eight hostess apron
Sew4Home shows how to make their Cocktails at Eight hostess apron. The dressy half-apron is made from taffeta, with a sheer organza overlay dotted with tiny satin bows. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
The Sewing with Oilcloth winner is…
The giveaway for a copy of Kelly McCant’s Sewing with Oilcloth PLUS two fat quarters closed on Thursday night. Between PTA activities at my daughter’s school and soccer games and Stitch Night at my house, I haven’t had time until … Read More...