Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Nap Time Crafters shows how to create a ruffled Flapper Top for little girls. The front of the tee is covered in rows and rows of ruffled knit fabric and finished off with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric Rac Flowers
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make dimensional flower embellishments out of ric rac. Beautiful! She turned hers into hair accessories. Get the tutorial.
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Free template: Vintage camera applique
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a template on her blog for a vintage camera applique, as well as a tutorial showing how to stitch the pieces down to your sewing project. The pattern is based on her father’s old … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer skirt with vintage-inspired graphics
Anna from Noodlehead created this fabulous summer skirt, inspired by the graphics on the side of vintage kitchenware. She guest blogs in the Skirt Week at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Summer themed throw pillows
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair made this set of fun summer-themed pillows, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She shares a template for the crab and a link to the anchor template. … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s raglan sleeve t-shirt
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a child’s raglan sleeve t-shirt. This is such a cute style of shirt for boys and for girls! She first shows how to draft the pattern, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple camera case
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way to Success shares a tutorial showing how to make a simple camera case. The small fabric pouch is lined and has an easy Velcro closure. The dimensions she gives will create a case … Read More...
It’s new: Pfaff ambition sewing machines
PFAFF® announces their new ambition line of sewing machines. Features include Integrated Dual Feed technology (IDT) that feeds fabric evenly from the top and bottom, a large touch screen, a built in alphabet and a varity of decorative and utility … Read More...
Tutorial: The Dandelion Tee
Amanda from The Modern Marigold shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Dandelion Tee. I am sooo loving the appliqued flower! It’s made from scraps of yelllow fabric layered this way and that. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Flag Day Pillow
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs over at The Crafting Chicks with a tutorial showing how to make her Flag Day Pillow. The front of the pillow is inspired by the American flag. Instead of stars on a blue field, … Read More...
Tutorial: Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pocket
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative showing how to make her Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pockets. They’re super cute on the back of a pair of summer shorts. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy stretch knit headband
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how to make a quick and easy headband from stretch knit fabric. All it takes is two pieces of knit fabric and two seams to make one. Get the tute.
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Sewing Tutorial: DIY Fleece dog bed
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dog bed out of fleece. She gives the dimensions to make one that with a 26″ diameter, but she also explains her math … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Mesh Beach Bag
Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make an easy beach bag out of mesh fabric. The mesh allows all of the water (and sand) to drain out, but keeps your shoes and toys and towels all together. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add bra cups when making your own swimsuit
When making a bathing suit for yourself, the underside of the suit is just as important as the outside. CraftStylish shows how to add bra cups so you have proper support. Awesome! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Stripey Penguin softie
Jill from Homemade by Jill created this super cute Stripey Penguin softie as a birthday present for a little boy, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. There’s not a detailed step-by-step, but it’s made using … Read More...
From my studio last week: June 14, 2011
This week I made what might be my new favorite top. I showed you the first go-round of the shirt last week. This week I refined it by scooping out the neck a little lower and adding extra ease. Now … Read More...
Free pattern: The Pretty Blouse for summer
Amanda from The Modern Marigold shares a free pattern and tutorial in the Summer Sewing series at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making The Pretty Blouse. This is such a versatile top! Make it loose and flowy, or lengthen it and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a book strap
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs at How About Orange with a tutorial showing how to make a book strap. The strap wraps around a stack of books and makes it easy to carry. Hers is an updated version of … Read More...
Tutorial: Take-Out Box Wristlet
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool wristlet – shaped like a take-out box. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the wrist strap. Go to part … Read More...