Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Summer Party Top for a little girl. This is such a pretty little top!! The bottom portion of the sleeveless top is gathered on to an empire waist bodice, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a little flare to a plain tee or tank
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to adda little bit of flare to the shape of a plain tee or tank. She inserts a triangular shaped piece of fabric (a godet) into the bottom portion of the shirt, adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing perfect corners
Eerika Valkonen from Rag Pets shares her method for making perfect corners when sewing together two pieces of fabric. Would you believe it involves no snipping of seam allowances or clipping of corners? Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Quilted Stripes throw pillow
Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Quilted Stripes throw pillow. This pillow has it all in the details – the quilted texture on the stripes, the handstitched accents, the simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern circle throw pillow
A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this modern throw pillow covered with appliqued felt circles. They used the AccuQuilt Go! Baby die cutter to quickly cut all of the circles, but you could cut yours out by hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Sizing down a pair of pants
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion was given this awesome pair of vintage pants. The only problem? They were too big. Happily, it took just a few seams to make them just her size. She shares a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled beach ball drawstring bag
Its inevitable. The inexpensive inflatable beach balls will eventually get a hole in them somewhere. Rather than throwing out the vinyl ball, why not use it to make a fun drawstring beach bag?
Chica from Chica and Jo did just … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple boxy top
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a super simple boxy top. Make it from a lightweight fabric to give it a pretty drape around your figure. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Make a vendor apron from a pillowcase
Jenny from A Bird in the Hand Art shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pillowcase into a vendor apron. The quick and easy apron takes just a few seams. Bright happy florals on a vintage … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather sandals for baby boys
Ashley from Make It and Love It recently shared a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of faux leather sandals for baby girls. Now she’s showing the boys some love, with a new tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi dress with twisted straps
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this fabulous maxi dress with twisted straps. You can’t see it from the photo here, but the fabric she used is a subtle stripe. I’m loving the way she … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric circle coasters
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make these cute circle coasters. She cut the 5″ circles using her Go! Baby die cutter from Accuquilt, but if you don’t have one you can always cut the circles by hand. … Read More...
Free pattern: Kindergartner Pants
Tawny Bee from The L-T Experience shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kindergartner Pants. Contrast pockets and cuffs allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints. The cuffs also create some … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with Union Jack applique
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Royal Pouch, named so because the outside of the triangular zippered pouch is appliqued with a Union Jack motif. This is so awesome! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Paint a tee like lined notebook paper
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to paint a plain white tee to make it look like a pieced of lined notebook paper. Cool idea!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pleated Pretty Skirt for girls
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Katie Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Pretty Skirt for girls. You could make one in an adult size, too, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick Sew Clear Organizers
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use clear vinyl and foldover elastic to sew up these clear organizers. Yet another reason for me to LOVE foldover elastic! The organizers are quick and … Read More...
Cool idea: Add care instructions to a garment with a printable label
Sara from Sara vs. Sarah shares a clever tip for using ink jet transfer paper to create custom labels for the clothes she makes. Rather than a simple “handmade by…” message, she includes information about sizing and washing instructions. Brilliant!!! … Read More...
Tutorial: School Girl Jumper sew-along
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a 3-day sew-along on her blog showing how to make her vintage-inspired School Girl Jumper. This is soooo cute!! The pattern is based on a t-shirt that fits your child well, so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Unisex Adjustable Apron
The Purl Bee has a tutorial showing how to make a simple apron. It works equally well for men or women, and the casings at the sides make it adjustable. And did I tell you it was an easy project, … Read More...