Disney from Ruffles and Stuff takes a plain tee and makes it polka-dotted pretty for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Little girl’s circle skirt with yoga waistband
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make a little girl’s circle skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from American Apparel. It’s made from a stretchy knit fabric and has a foldover yoga style waistband. It’s sooo cute paired … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace trimmed white shorts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a how-to on her blog showing how she revamped a pair of plain white shorts by adding some lace trim to the hems and pockets. It’s such a simple addition but it really ups … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi Dress
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to make her Boho Maxi Dress from knit fabric. It’s super cute, and easy to make. The long, loose dress is belted at the waist, and a strip of contrast fabric adds a pop … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric yo-yo pattern weights
Rather than pinning, pinning, pinning down a pattern to a piece of fabric, you can quickly place a handful of pattern weights down to keep everything in place while you cut out your pieces. You can buy pattern weights from … Read More...
Tutorial: Coupon Clutch
Wedding Dress Blue has the how-to for making a handy Coupon Clutch. The little fabric wallet opens up to reveal 6 pockets that you can use to organize your coupons, receipts, or other small items. Get the tutorial at Wedding … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric business card holder
Click over to Quilt in Progress to find out how to make a business card holder out of fabric. This would be a fun addition to your desk at work. Or, if you sell your handmade items at craft shows, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress with criss cross braided straps
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s playdress out with braided straps that criss cross at the back. It’s made from a soft knit fabric, repurposed from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and elegant sham pillowcase
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Whipperberry with a tutorial showing how to make an elegant sham pillowcase. But as elegant as they look, it turns out they’re also easy to make. I love it when that happens! … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to make short-sleeved tee from a long-sleeved tee
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Summertime and the Living is Thrifty series at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing an easy way to turn a long-sleeved shirt into a short-sleeved shirt. This is … Read More...
Tutorial: Bath towels with pretty bows
It often takes just one little detail to give a plain store-bought something an upscale look. These Bow Tie Bath Towels from Sew4Home are a good example. The plain towels become boutique cute with the addition of an appliqued fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Little guy’s football pants
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line guest blogs in the July Jamboree series at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how she made a pair of football pants for her young son. The pants are part of an entire … Read More...
Tutorial: Button loop closure
Colette Patterns shows how to make a button loop closure for their Violet blouse. It’s a beautiful detail on this blouse, but you could add this to any garment you’re making. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: No-sew scarf vest in 10 seconds
Head over to Behind the Seams to find out how 1 yard of knit fabric can be turned into a versatile scarf vest, no sewing required. In fact, it takes just two clever cuts and about 10 seconds. See how … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tunic with a yoke
Dora from Show Tell Share shows how to make a tunic with a yoke. She links to a previously posted tutorial for instructions on how to make the basic tunic top, and goes from there to show how to add … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s dress from five kitchen towels
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a girl’s dress – out of five kitchen towels. The entire dress is made from the set of towels – from the bodice, to the skirt, to … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed fabric napkins and placemats
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on Kirtsy showing how to make a set of fabric napkins and placemats with pretty ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. The tutorial is part of their collection of 10 Simple … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reflective dog bandana
Sew4Home shows how to make a bandana for your dog to wear when you’re out for walks at night. Reflective tape is sewn around the edges to make it easy for cars to see your favorite walking buddy. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace overlay collar
Head over to Colette Patterns to learn how to add a lace overlay to a collar. It’s a beautiful addition to their Violet blouse, but you could use this technique to add a touch of femininity to just about … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer cardigan refashion
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to refashion a lightweight pullover sweater into a summer cardigan. She split the thrifted sweater down the middle and shortened the sleeves to give it a fresh new look. Get the how-to so you … Read More...