Lizzie B from C & C shares a fun way to repurpose some less-than-attractive elastic waist pants. She turned them into pleated high waist pants. What a transformation! Her project is part of her Granny Chic series, and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy belted kaftan
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous belted kaftan. It’s loose and flowy, and looks like it stepped straight out of a fashion magazine. It turns out that it’s easily made. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered travel toiletry pouch
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a zippered make-up case. The boxy shape gives plenty of room for your toiletries and accessories, while the handle at the end makes it easy to grab and go. Get the tute.
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Cool idea: Twirly skirt from quilt scraps
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair shows a super cute way to use up some fabric scraps. She pieced them together and made a scrappy twirly skirt for her daughter. LOVE! And because the scraps were left … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric. The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded circle fabric flower
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to fold circles of fabric to make a fun flower that you can use as a brooch or a hair accessory. This would be a cute way to use up some of your … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple toddler’s swimsuit
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Junebug Dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is Not Optional is excited to share her latest creation – the Junebug Dress! This adorable dress is perfect for little girls, and Jess has broken down the process into a three-part sew-along, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hide your seams by stitching in the ditch
One way to hide a line of stitching is to “stitch in the ditch”, in other words sew a line of stitching in the indented seam line where two fabrics are joined. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Bound edge tea towels
Jessica from Sew Chic shows how to add a pop of color to the edges of a tea towel. It’s as simple as adding a binding made from a bright, fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project that’s oh, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled T-strap flip flop
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares another flip flop refashion with us on her blog, this time a tutorial showing how to replace the ugly plastic thongs with a ruffled T-strap. The result is sooo cute! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s backpack with kitty applique
Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back to school? Emma from Hello Beautiful! guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a kid’s backpack. With a kitty applique. I am SO … Read More...
Sewing Free pattern: T-shirt for a small dog
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern on her blog for making a t-shirt sized just right for her small dog. Awww… this is SOOOOO cute!!! She made hers out of knit fabric repurposed from an old t-shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little guy sports jersey refashion
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs resized a large sports jersey into a smaller version that fit her young son. It still has the numbers and logo, but it now fits her son’s smaller frame. Brilliant! This was a quick fix. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl Neck Tee
Sweet Verbena shows how to add a drapey cowl to a plain t-shirt. It’s a simple addition that gives a plain shirt a much more sophisticated look. I am LOVING the lace yardage that she used to make her cowl, … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered felt flower throw pillow
Tonia from The Gunny Sack shares a tutorial at Someday Crafts showing how to make this lovely throw pillow covered in felt flowers. I love the dimension on all of those layered flowers! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: DIY bobbin holder from a clothes hanger
Sarah from Craft Snob shows how to bend a clothes hanger to make a handy bobbin holder. Brilliant! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase nightgown with stretch lace bodice & straps
Jen Autie from iCandy Handmade revisits her pillowcase nightgowns with a variation using stretch lace for the bodice. I love this so much!! A strip of wide stretch lace goes across the top, with two more strips forming the straps. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast bias trim to a shirt hem
Threads Magazine shares a quick how-to for adding punch to a shirt hem with bias trim and a small inset triangle at the side seam. You can use this technique on a garment you’re making from scratch, or add it … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY shrink plastic buttons
S.P.W. shows how to make your own buttons using shrink plastic and permanent markers. This is such a cool idea!! If you can draw it (or trace it through the clear plastic), you can have it on a custom made … Read More...