Wide elastic belts are easy enough to make, but it’s next to impossible to find the wide elastic in a color other than white or black. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog that solves that … Read More...
Tutorial: Handkerchief headband
Tara from Sew Tara guest blogs in the Summer Blog Party at Amy is the Party with a tutorial showing how to turn a handkerchief into a headband. The ends are joined with elastic for a bit of stretch. This … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 4th of July ruffle bustle dress
Look at this super cute 4th of July dress that Holly from Heart Break Kids made for her little girl! It’s all made from recycled t-shirts, too! The skirt is cut from a blue with white polka dots, with stripes … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing cards
Cathe from Just Something I Made joins the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a free printable set of sewing cards for the kids. These are great to teach young hands the fundamental motions of handstitching, and … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute pillowcase with no exposed seams
Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a gorgeous new pillowcase – in just 20 minutes. And would be believe that there are no exposed seams? Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.
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Tutorial: Felt reverse applique bookmarks
Jen from Sew Happy Geek shows how to use felt and fabric scraps to make a reverse appliqued bookmark. It’s all handstitched so it’s an easy project to take with you. This would be a good project to do with … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric 4th of July topiary
Ashley from Simply Designing guest blogs at Crafts ‘n Coffee with a tutorial showing how to make a 4th of July topiary decoration out of ruffled fabric. Cute!!! In the same post, she also shares a tutorial for making a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple fabric sash
April from Modern Gourmet and Modern Foodie had a couple of dresses that she loved but needed a little bit of extra pop. The solution was to make a simple fabric sash to tie around the waist. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bib embellished tee
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this ruffled bib embellished tee. The ruffles come courtesy of a scrap of pre-ruffled fabric, making this a quick and easy project. Get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s Summer Swing Top sew-along
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins hosts a sew-along on her blog for making her little girl’s Summer Swing Top. The A-line sleeveless top has a little placket at the neck and looks soo cute with a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew braided ribbon neckline for a t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows a quick and easy way to dress up a discoun t-shirt. She adds braided ribbon and a bow to the neckline, no sewing required. She uses an iron-on adhesive to attach the ribbon, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby Football softie with ribbon tags
Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s football softie toy. The soft toy has little ribbon loops with texture to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use Your Talents t-shirt
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she created her Use Your Talents t-shirt. She started with a plain t-shirt and added appliques and a favorite quote. “Use your talents you possess, for the woods would be a very silent place … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple yoga skirt
Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a simple yoga skirt perfect for hot summer days. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric – super comfortable and easy to fit. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Baby Lovey Cuddle Square
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a soft Baby Lovey Cuddle Square. One side is a soft minky and the other a fun flannel print. Bright ribbon tags peek out from the edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Feedsack Dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Vintage Feedsack Dress for little girls. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!! Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s inspired by American Girl doll … Read More...
Free pattern: The Knot Tote
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Knot Tote. The slouchy purse is tied in knots in two places – at the top of the handles and across the front. It’s a quick … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric clothes hangers
Claudia from Lukuma Minifashion and Handmade Con Amor shares a fun project for your fabric scraps. She took strips of fabric and plain plastic hangers, and created these colorful clothes hangers. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Kid-made simple softie
Mel from One Crafty Mumma guest blogs in the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a post showing how kids can design and create their own simple softies. They’re made from felt and stitched together by hand. … Read More...
Tutorial: The Square Top for girls
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Square Top, a simple summer top for girls that looks just like the ones you see in the trendy tweeny shops. It’s a quick, … Read More...