Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to make a rouleau pocket – a decorative pocket made from fabric strips pieced together to build a lace-ish pattern. It’s not exactly a functional pocket, but it’s a beautiful detail. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shrinking a sewing pattern
If a sewing pattern is just a little too big, it’s easy enough to just take off a little width or a little length to make it right. But when you need to step it down a full size or … Read More...
Tutorial: Floor-length skirt with graceful bustle effect
Bustle skirts are soooo cute on little girls, but Susan from Good Little Things guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing that adults can wear them as well. Her grown-up version is a long straightish skirt with … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Corner Blanket
Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleat Top Tote Bag
Kate from Kate’s Curios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roomy tote bag with pleats across the top. It’s fully lined and has a squared off bottom to make it easy to carry bulky items. … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll wipes and pouch
Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch with vinyl window
Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make an Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch. One side of the pouch is made from an old t-shirt with a cool graphic. The other side is … Read More...
Tutorial: V-neck “Babbey Tunic” for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Babbey Tunic, a little girl’s tunic with a V-neck bodice. I’m loving those bright, happy buttons! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Sewing Tutorial: Super quick way to take in the waist of kid pants
Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants. I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Lightweight knit maxi dress
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make a lightweight knit maxi dress, perfect for the hot muggy summertime weather. The simple version she shows in the tutorial is really pretty, but she also shows what it would … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered Grecian dress
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Gathered Grecian dress. What a pretty dress!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Simple flannel receiving blanket
Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired LOVE pillow
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The … Read More...
Tutorial: All Bandaged Up! arm cast for an 18″ doll
My little girl has always been a nurturer. From the time she could walk and talk, she has found joy in taking care of others. When no one around her is sick or feeling under the weater, she takes care … Read More...
Tutorial: Add quick and easy ruching to a tee
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to use a simple gathering stitch to add ruching to the sides of a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy way to add extra detail to a plain tee or tank. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line jeans skirt
Karen from Pfarfigknittin shows how she made herself a new skirt out of an old pair of shorts and a bit of a favorite fabric left over from a previous project. The result is a cute A-line jeans skirt with … Read More...
Cool idea: Make tags from sewing pattern tissue
Christy at From Glitter To Gumdrops shares a cool use for incomplete or damaged tissue sewing patterns. She uses it to make awesome vintage-inspired tags! You can use them as gift tags or as a fun way to package handmade … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Add belt loops to a shirt to help define your waist
Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing to add belt loops to a shirt. They’re nearly invisible, but hold a simple belt or sash in place so you cinch in your shirt at your waist. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy gathered t-shirt dress for little girls
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy gathered t-shirt dress for little girls. Elastic casings create the top and shoulder straps. The soft t-shirt knit makes a great playdress! And you can … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Shabby Chic Frayed Edge Blanket
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket. The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric. The edges are all left raw … Read More...