Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to add cool texture to a throw pillow using frayed fabric strips. She alternates the stitch direction to create a zig zag effect. You can make the zig zags in contrasting fabrics (shown … Read More...
Tutorial: Juice bag zippered pencil pouch
Skip To My Lou shows how you can use empty juice bags to create a cute little zippered pencil pouch. With back-to-school just around the corner (this coming Monday for my daughter!), it’ll be easy to get your hands on … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a miniature satchel
Meream from Bored & Crafty created this miniature satchel out of vinyl and shares a tutorial showing how to make it. To give you an idea of scale, the silver buckle is actually a jump ring. Squeeal! This would be … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Lap Desk
Rachel from Pleased as Punch guest blogs in the Back to Cool DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a lap desk. This is SO cool!!! Even though my daughter already has a lap … Read More...
Tutorial: Fixing crooked topstitching
Kate from See Kate Sew gives a quick tutorial showing how to fix a crooked line of topstitching. She picks the stitches back to where they’re straight and pretty, and then starts a new line of stitching – and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Game die (dice) floor cushion
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to create a floor cushion made to look like a game die. How cute is that! This would be so cool for a kid’s room or for a game room! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a team spirit outfit
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put together this outfit for her daughter to wear to a Reds game. She made everything, from the stenciled shirt to the tutu skirt to the lettuce edge socks. She shares links to all of … Read More...
In my humble opinion: Is it really recycling?
So here’s a question that’s been nagging at the back of my brain every time I dig through my “donate” pile and pull out a garment to repurpose into something else: Can we really call that recycling? Don’t get me … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby animal hats
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated tunic top
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in The Pleat Weeks at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she made a pleated tunic top for her young daughter. This little top is so sweet!! The simple lines … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fringed fabric flower with button center
Head over to Skip To My Lou to find out how to make this cute layered and fringed fabric flower with a covered button for a center. She shows all of the layers and the covered button made out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy garbage bag for your car
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded laptop tote
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop. The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop. Padded straps … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a crew neck into a boat neck
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how easy it is to turn a cew neck shirt into a boat neck. The simple change gives the ho-hum shirt a smarter look. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Add personality to cloth napkins with applique
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial over at Lark Crafts showing a quick way to personalize a set of plain cloth napkins. You can add a simple appliqued design to a set of napkins you’ve made, you purchased new from … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap
Zakka Life shows how to turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap for a handmade bag. It takes just a couple of rivets and some D-rings. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired birdcage veil
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made the gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veil that she wore in her wedding. LOVE!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Tutorial: No-sew superhero cape
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how you can make a superhero cape for your little girl or guy, no sewing required! This would be a quick, easy project to add some excitement to a rainy day. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Read all about it: Use up those scrap t-shirt sleeves!
Have you ever noticed how often a t-shirt refashion ends up with a pair of left over sleeves? They’re perfectly good knit fabric, but they’re small. What to do with them? Crafting a Green World has some ideas for using … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-over placket to shape a straight sleeve
Threads Magazine shows how to add a shaping to a straight sleeve with a simple fold-over placket. Edgestitching and a button accent make the tucked fabric a design feature rather than an afterthought. Get the tute.
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