Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets? If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you. Am I right, or am I right?
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Tutorial: Lavender scented sachets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells. Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. Her handmade … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips for sewing leather and vinyl
We’ve been seeing tons of cute sewing projects made from leather and vinyl lately. They look awesome but there are some tricks to sewing on this type of material. Christine from ChrisW Designs shares some tips on her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitter’s drawstring project tote
Kirsty from kootoyou shows how to make a project tote for knitters. The round drawstring bag holds the yarn and is weighted at the bottom so it won’t turn over when you’re knitting. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Nursing modification for an empire waist top or dress
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to alter the pattern for an empire waist top or dress to add an opening for nursing. The elastic opening just under the bust allows for quick -and discrete- nursing. Brilliant!! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime caftan
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl. The cozy lets you enjoy a chilled canned beverage without wet or frozen fingers. Not only does it look cool out of the vinyl, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Swiss Mini Roll from felt
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make a Swiss Mini Roll from felt. These would make a fun addition to a play kitchen food set! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Owl appliqued throw pillow
Jen from The Crafting Fiend created this owl appliqued pillow as an accent for her daughter’s room, and shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make one. This is soooo cute! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem
Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin Tuck Wave throw pillow
Dora from Show Tell Share created this striking Pin Tuck Wave throw pillow. The pillow cover is pieced from stripes of solid fabric sewn with random pin stripe waves. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quilted wine tote
Kate from Needle and Spatula shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted wine tote. Make one for yourself to bring a bottle of wine along to a party, or as packaging for a special hostess … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Infinity Dress
Nichelle from It’s Nichelle Not Michelle shows how to create an Infinity Dress (a simple stretch knit dress can be wrapped and tied different ways to create different looks). Her version of the Infinity Dress has a stylish twist. Instead … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Knit shorts for toddler girls and boys
Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of knit shorts for toddlers. It works for either a boy or a girl. She made her soft knit shorts from an old polo shirt. The pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric tangram game
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make a tangram game – you know, the set of basic shapes that you combine to make other shapes or patterns – all out of fabric. The pieces are all stored in a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew applique birthday shirt
Scissors and Spice shows how to use fusible webbing to make a special appliqued birthday t-shirt for a child, no sewing required. (If you wanted to make sure the edges of the applique stay put when washed, it’s easy enough … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple tie-front baby dress
Flora from Frills and Flares shares a multi-part tutorial showing how to make a tie-front baby dress. The little dress is so sweet in its simplicity! She shows how to draft the pattern, then breaks the sewing up into three … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle Bloomers diaper covers
Michelle from Daydream Believers shares a tutorial showing how to add rows of ruffles to a diaper cover to turn it into Ruffle Bloomers. These would look so cute peeking out of the bottom of a baby or toddler dress! … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished fabric scrap mosaic t-shirt
Mel from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for using fabric scraps and Tulip’s Beads in a Bottle to create an embellished t-shirt. The fabric squares create a mosaic background, with the Beads in a Bottle adding texture … Read More...