Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a reusable lunch sack that’s insulated (to keep the food cold), laminated (to make it easy to clean), and buckled (to keep everything inside). A handle at the top makes it easy to carry. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated scarf from 20 inches of duck canvas
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how she made this awesome pleated scarf out of duck canvas. You read that right – duck canvas! The pleating and the frayed edges give the heavy fabric a pliability and softnewss you wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Use fabric to make cupcake toppers
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots posts on her blog with a fun way that you can use fabric to make party accessories. She stiffens the fabric and uses cut-out images to use as cupcake picks. How cute!! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute gathered skirt for babies and girls
Becky from Owly Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt for a babies, toddlers, and young girls. This is a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! It’s also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a flat collar
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make a flat collar. This simple collar looks pretty on tops and dresses alike, and works well on children’s and grown-up’s garments. The example … Read More...
Tutorial: Knot No-Hem Capri Pants
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to create a pair of capris out of long pants. A contrast-y knotted cuff is a great alternative to a traditional hem! She originally showed this idea for kids’ pants, but they also work … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a buttonhole
Amanda Murphy guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to make a buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Amanda Murphy on Sew Sweetness]
Tutorial: Felt and button monogrammed zipper pull
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a cute zipper pull for back-to-school. It’s made from felt (easy sew!) and she used buttons to create a monogram. How cute would that be … Read More...
Tutorial: Java Bean dress for toddler girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Java Beans dress for little girls. The loose fitting dress is gathered on to a round yoke. Because there’s no defined waist, the dress can grow … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern
If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms. Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt chicken softie
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to make her Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment. The construction is super simple – a square of fabric gathered on to a tube of felt – but it looks sooooo cute worn on your favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Super soft washcloth for baby
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby. The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Use facings to finish necklines and armholes
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial all about making facings. A facing is kind of like a partial lining. The extra layer of fabric is an easy way to finish curved edges, particularly … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted knit sundress with pleated neck
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make this easy breezy knit sundress. The straps are tied in knots at the shoulder. A couple of deep pleats at the neckline add style and some extra fullness to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow Button Belt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make the Bow Button Belt that accents the t-shirt knit dress that she made for her daughter. The belt is wide at the back but narrows in the front and buttons into … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey and lace infinity scarf
Melike from A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an infinity scarf out of jersey knit and a bit of lace trim. It’s lightweight and lovely! Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Make a book cover from stretch knit
Teresa VanHatten-Granath from Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a book cover from stretch knit fabric. It’s a quick, easy project that would be fun for back-to-school. If you can’t find stretch … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pretty In Pink ruffled dress for a baby girl
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns show how to make their Pretty In Pink dress for a baby girl. The bodice is trimmed with pleated knit strips, and the dress is covered in layers of ruffles. The base of the dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled knit dress from a hoodie dress
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs loved the color of a thrifted purple dress, but didn’t care for the hoodie attached at the neck. In just 30 minutes, she transformed it to the ruffled neckline you see here. She shares a … Read More...