Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog how to make her layered Rosita skirt for little girls. The layers of the twirly skirt are made from repurposed t-shirts. A rolled fabric flower embellishes the waist. Because … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s double-breasted sweatshirt vest
Alida from Gigglebug Designs and I Make Stuff shows how she made a double-breasted vest for her daughter. She started with an adult’s sweatshirt, which she cut and reworked into this stylish (and warm) vest. So cute!! It was part … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a kick pleat to an A-line skirt pattern
Mary from Pudding and Pie shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to alter a skirt pattern to add a kick pleat. The kick pleat adds extra width at the bottom of a straight or A-line skirt, making it … Read More...
Giveaway: Sewing With Oilcloth by Kelly McCants
Did you see the review of Sewing With Oilcloth that I posted yesterday?
Well, I’ve got a happy update to add – a giveaway!!!
I’ve reposted the review in our Giveaways section, with an added section at the bottom … Read More...
Free pattern: Tohuko Tote
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Tohuko Tote. You may remember this awesome bag as her way of raising money to aid with Japan earthquake relief last year. It … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Potty Training Pants
Rochelle from Home Sweet Homebodies shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of potty training pants. They’re easy to pull on and pull off (important!). They’re made from soft knit fabric with a padded layer down the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bobbin covers from rubber tubing
Do your bobbins look like this? A big jumbled up mess? Sara from Sew Sweetness has a tutorial showing how to get them under control using an inexpensive material found at the hardware store. She uses rubber tubing to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet swaddling blankets
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making sweet swaddling blankets. At 42 inches square, they’re big enough to wrap up a baby snug and sound, but not so big as to be unwieldy. They’re easily made from two layers … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffly Crayon Apron
Jamie from The Creative Imperative shows how to make a little girl’s apron that also serves as a crayon holder. The pockets stitched across the front of this girly ruffly apron are sized just right for crayons. It’s just the … Read More...
Blog tour & review: Sewing with Oilcloth by Kelly McCants
I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for shiny fabric. I’m also a sucker for bright, happy prints.
So when I got a chance to be part of a blog tour for Sewing With Oilcloth by Kelly McCants, (you may … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight scarf for spring or fall
Whether you’re anticipating the arrival of cool weather, or you live in the southern hemisphere where spring is just around the corner, a lightweight scarf is perfect for this time of year. The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable headband with fabric flower embellishment
Andrea from Sew Divertimento shows how to make a fabric headband with a pretty flower embellishment. The headband ties at the back, so it’s easy to adjust it to exactly the right size. The raw-edged flower is easily made from … Read More...
Free pattern: Cathy Applehead Doll
Christy from Sweet Tidings and Rose and Lotus shares a free pattern on her blog for making her autumn-inspired Cathy Applehead doll. Her head is shaped like an apple and she wears a fringed scarf around her neck to protect … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to read a pattern book
If you want to use a printed pattern for a sewing project, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself sitting at a table in the fabric store leafing through the big pattern books. If you’re a brand new sewer, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sock cow softie
Regena from The Distracted Domestic guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial showing how to make a sock cow softie. She’s a relative of the classic sock monkey. Cute!! Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? … Read More...
Tutorial: Polka-Dotted Ruffled Top
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make her Polka-Dotted Ruffled Top. This is such a pretty top! The yoke of the polka-dotted top is trimmed with a ruffle edged with black bias trim that really pops. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple t-shirt for an 18″ doll
Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a t-shirt for an 18″ doll. Her pattern is simple and easily constructed, perfect for a bit of doll-sized embellishment! I love the strips of gathered fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sheath dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a simple sheath dress for little girls. It’s made from a solid fabric and trimmed … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing with quilted fabric
With fall approaching, many of us are starting to think about sewing cold-weather garments. One way to add warmth to a garment (particularly a jacket or vest) is by using quilteed fabric. Roubidou shares some tips for sewing with quilted … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy layered fabric brooch
Celine from C. Girly shows how to make a quick and easy layered fabric flower embellishment for a jacket. Instead of using a pin back or clip to attack the flower to the jacket, this clever embellishment uses a buttonhole … Read More...