Bias tape is a little bit like a sewing magic trick. It’s made from a woven cotton, but the fact that it’s cut on the bias makes it stretchy. It wraps around the edge of a piece of fabric (even … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Vintage polyester makes an ugly bike fabulous!
Ginger Hendrix from Weiner Dog Tricks loves polyester. And she just acquired a bike that, while thoroughly functional, had a decidedly 1980s feel that she didn’t love. So she used her vintage polyester to create decorative wraps for the bike. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow cover
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a zippered cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape shows off a favorite fabric print without being too busy. Get the tutorial.
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sewing Tutorial: Peggy Skirt with contrast box pleats
You can find a tutorial for making this fabulous mod skirt over at Sew Delicious It’s her Peggy Skirt, inspired by a dress worn by Peggy on the show Mad Men. I am loving those contrast-y box pleats!. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a thrifted dress or shirt fit you
Stephanie from Sisteroo shows how she transformed some illfitting and rather unattractive thrift store clothing into clothes with fit and style. The dress you see here used to be a long droopy sad sack of a dress. She also shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hat with woven ribbon and bow
Fleece Fun has a free pattern for making this quick and easy fleece hat. The brimless beanie hat is accented with a piece of contrasting ribbon threaded through and tied in a pretty bow. The pattern is available in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drafting bodice and sleeve patterns for kids’ clothes
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts continues her Pattern Perfect Kids series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes. The series includes tutorials show how to draft a bodice front, a bodice back, and a sleeve, as well as … Read More...
Free pattern: Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this fabulous Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for her daughter, and she generously shares the pattern and tutorial. I love this jacket! The Peter Pan collar and contrasting waist and cuffs are such pretty details! … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired denim bow purse
Caroline from Artfully Caroline shows how to make a purse covered in gathered fabric bow embellishments. It’s inspired by a similar purse at Anthropologie. Her version is made out of denim and comes without the hefty price tag. Gorgeous! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ribbon headband
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a bit of ribbon trim into a cute headband – no sewing required. (Though if you wanted to, you could easily stitch them together instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbed knit neck and sleeve finishes
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to used ribbing to finish off a neckline. The stretchy fabric fits around the curved edge without causing unsightly buckles. You can also use ribbing … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique knit scarf
Dora from Show Tell Share guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a cute new scarf embellished with a reverse appliqued motif. You can make one out of t-shirt knit – the fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s cheer outfit
Football season is here, and Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Nap Time Crafters has a well-timed tutorial showing how to make a toddler’s cheer outfit. Make it in your favorite team’s colors and you’ll be ready for game day. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a travel sewing kit wallet
Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Lots Of Pink Here shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a travel sewing kit. The fabric wallet opens up to reveal pockets for carded embroidery floss and scissors, as well … Read More...
Read all about it: The importance of seam allowances
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a post all about seam allowances. Seam allowances are present in just about every project you make. They’re the narrow strips of fabric between a … Read More...
Freebie: Standard measurements for kids’ clothes
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a chart with standard measurements for kids’ clothes. It’s the first post in her Pattern Perfect Kids series that shows how to draft your own patterns for kids’ clothes. Keep in mind that these … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple clutch out of a placemat
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple clutch out of a fabric placemat. The placemat is lined and the edges are finished, so it’s just a matter of folding it, … Read More...
Tutorial: Burp cloths with fun appliqued messages
Jessica from Teacher Gone Crafty shows how to make baby burp cloths with fun messages appliqued down the middle. She made a set of three – one with the words “pardon me,” one that says “yum,” and on that says … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Make a little girl’s sundress from a woman’s skirt
Jen from My Own Road shows how she created this cute sundress for her little girl out of a thrifted skirt. The skirt would come down to the knees on a woman, but is long enough to make a full … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle bustle pouf skirt for little girls
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shows how she made a beautiful circle bustle skirt for her daughter. An over layer of sheer fabric is gathered onto a shiny lining with a ruffle around the hem to create a pretty, … Read More...