Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a pretty scallop hem skirt. It’s reversible, too. The elastic waist skirt is shaped so that the fullness needed to slide the skirt over the hips is placed in the back, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun way to patch kid’s jeans
Head over to Honest to Nod to see a fun way to patch holes in a pair of kid’s jeans. They show a heart – perfect for a girl’s jeans. For the little guys, why not a star? A car? … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Kid’s Explorer’s Sash
Check out this awesome kid’s Explorer Sash made by Randi from An Eclectic Mess and Dukes & Duchesses! The raw-edged fabric sash has all the loops and pockets a young explorer needs to keep his (or her) tools at … Read More...
Tutorial: Fitted crib sheet
Sew4Home shows how to make a fitted crib sheet. You can make one in just an hour from two yards of fabric and a length of elastic. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Breezy Skirt with lace and fabric trim
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Breezy Skirt. She starts with a plain gathered skirt (you can make it yourself, or use one you got at the store) … Read More...
Tutorial: Sketch Tee with child’s artwork applique
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to use your child’s artwork to create a fun t-shirt applique. This is such a cool idea! What little kid wouldn’t be proud to wear his own artwork? She shares the tutorial for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Guide to gathering fabric
Amanda from The Modern Marigold guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about gathering fabric. If you’re new to sewing and have been wondering how to make ruffles, be sure to check … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew headband from a necktie
Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband, no sewing required. Get the tutorial. Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Free pattern: No-sew folded felt gift box
DIY Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial on Curbly showing how to make a no-sew gift box out of felt. (You’ll need heavier felt, not the flimsy stuff you get at the craft store.) Just cut the pattern out … Read More...
Tutorial: Luxe Evening Clutch
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer evening clutch. The look is so luxe that no one will believe you made it yourself. The body of the small bag is covered in rosette … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn denim scraps into stamps
Crafting a Green World shares a cool idea for using the scraps of denim left over from a jeans refashioning project. They show how to use them to make spiral stamps. The stamp the spiral designs on to paper, but … Read More...
Free pattern: Pajama Eaters monster pillows
Jodi from Sew Fearless sewed up some Pajama Eaters, monster shaped pillows that also serve to hold a child’s pajamas near the bed. She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The monster’s mouth is a zippered opening. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Bow Dress for little girls
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic guest blogs at Creating My Way to Success with a tutorial showing how to make her Mini Bow Dress for little girls. It’s made from two repurposed t-shirts – one for the bodice, and one … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy fabric flower
Alyssa from Live. Love. Craft. shows how to make a fluffy fabric flower. Use it on a hairclip, a purse embellishment, etc. She calls it the Mum Clip V2, as it’s a reprise of a previous fabric flower that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Layerd knit sundress for little girls
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little tiered sundress out of jersey knit fabric. The layers of ruffles are so cute!! The straps are shirred with elastic thread and criss-cross in … Read More...
Tip: Feeding fabric into a rolled hem foot
A rolled hem foot makes it much easier to sew a narrow hem on the edge of a piece of fabric, but it can be difficult to get it started. Quilt in Progress figured out an easy way to feed … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim Fit Tee for boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a boy’s t-shirt that has a slimmer fit than most of the boxy tees you find in the stores. Her Slim Fit Tee has a hip, retro feel. Add a cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Shark hooded towel
Jenni from Kissed By A Frog shows how to make this awesome shark hooded towel. The edge of the hood is lined with big, sharp shark teeth. LOVE IT! Get the tute.
[photo from Kissed By A Frog]
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Cool idea: Make hairbands from foldover elastic
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a fun idea on her blog for using leftover bits of foldover elastic
. If you have 7″ of it, you have enough to make a little hairband. (A children’s boutique in my town … Read More...
Video tutorial: Mouse Pincushion from 1 2 3 Sew
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a video tutorial for making the Mouse Pincushion featured in her new book, 1 2 3 Sew. He is sooo cute!! Watch the video and get the free templates.
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