So last week I said my goal was to make a princess seamed t-shirt, with the idea that one day I’d use that pattern to make a bathing suit. Well, I skipped all of the middle steps and went straight … Read More...
Winner of the Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag online class with Bari J. Ackerman
I don’t know about you, but the color combos you guys submitted as entries to the giveaway for the Patchwork Rose Zippered Bag class with Bari J. Ackerman have me totally inspired! I want to drop every bit of laundry … Read More...
Tutorial: Keyhole Dress for toddler girls
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Keyhole Dress for toddler girls. This is such a pretty dress!! It’s a classic round neck sleeveless dress with a gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Cap Sleeve Blouse
Sweet Verbena shares a tutorial for making her pretty Cap Sleeve Blouse. It’s nice paired with jeans (as shown) but it could also go dressy tucked into a pencil skirt. She recommends making it from a lightweight fabric, such as … Read More...
Tutorial: The Anti-Diaper Bag
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make an Anti-Diaper Bag. No, this doesn’t mean she’s carting her babies around bare bottomed. It just means that she takes a more pared down … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a loop turner to turn fabric tubes right side out
Jill from Made It On Monday demonstrates how to use one of her favorite sewing tools – a loop turner. If you’ve ever had to turn a long skinny tube right side out, you’ll appreciate the time (and sanity) saving … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric table runner
Head over to Crafting a Green World to find out how to piece your fabric scraps together to make a colorful table runner. Don’t worry if your scraps aren’t perfectly color-coordinated with each other. The randomness of color and pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lace zipper
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created this lovely lace zipper detail for the back of a shirt. You don’t need to buy a special lace zipper to do it. She shows how to get the look using … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace insert to the back of a tank
Ali from Found in the Ali shows how she added a lace insert (from a doily) to the back of a ribbed tank. I love the combiantion of the lace and the knit fabric! Get the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Fun edge finishes for knit fabrics
Patterns by Figgy’s shares an article on their blog with a handful of fun ways to finish the edges of knit fabrics. From a contrast-y raw edge inserted at a neckband to ruffle trim for a hem, the finishes add … Read More...
Tutorial: Curly snake softie
Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around. Sooo cute!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel
Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern – Curly Sue sundress for toddler girls
Delia from Delia Creates shared a tutorial in the Fun in the Sun[dress] series at iCandy Handmade last week showing how to make her Curly Sue dress. The tiered sundress is finished off at the edges with a contrasting lettuce … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt paint smocks
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to turn old t-shirts into paint smocks for the kids. Thanks to the ribbed neck, they slip easily over the head. There’s also a row of pockets across the bottom. Awesome! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cargo pocket shorts for kids or toddlers
Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Vintage-inspired bunting from doilies and fabric flowers
Heather from Me Making Do shows how to use doilies and fabric flowers to make a lovely vintage-inspired bunting. This would add such a sweet old-fashioned charm to a room or party decor! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stake Your Claim Beach Towel
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a beach towel that will stay put, even when the wind blows. She calls it her Stake Your Claim Beach Towel, and it uses buttonholes and tent stakes. Brilliant! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt throw pillow
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a favorite t-shirt into a fun new throw pillow. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer (or a more experienced sewer who wants a quick project). Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed jean cutoffs
Lindsay from LDC Designs shows how to add lace trim to a pair of cut-off jean shorts. I love the raw edges of the faded denim with the lace! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sashed blouse refashioned from a plaid shirt
Nicole from Cola Cola Island was inspired by this cool shirt refashion at C & C, and created her own version from a plaid shirt. She opted for cuffed short sleeves, and added a sash (made from the sleeves) … Read More...