Stephanie from Silly Pearl made a set of barbecue-themed hanging towels, and shares a tutorial showing you how. One towel is embellished with a hunk of steak, the other with a bottle of ketchup. Both have velcro tabs on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic double ruffle tote
Sherrie from Simpleliving shows how to make her shabby chic tote. A double ruffle runs around the top of the bag, and is embellished with a silk rose. This is such a pretty bag! And be sure to check out … Read More...
Free pattern: Ollie Owl softie
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute Ollie Owl softie over at Lark Crafts. It’s designed by Tina Givens and is an excerpt from the book Sew Tina
! Go to the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: No. 2 Pencil Softie Teacher Gift
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial showing how to make an oversized No. 2 Pencil Softie. This soooo cute! Squeeeal!! Get the how-to.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little Girl’s Braided Ruffle Tank
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls. The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front. Get the tute.
[photo from Nap … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a balloon valance
Window treatments are soooo expensive to buy already made! Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a baloon valance with bottoms gathered up to create pretty poufs across the hem. Making … Read More...
Tutorial: Lederhosen t-shirt
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a Lederhosen t-shirt. Perhaps it has something to do with the summer I spent in Austria when I was in college, but I love this sooooo much!! The appliqued Lederhosen have … Read More...
Tutorial: Naptime pillow lovey
Jill from Made It On Monday shares a tutorial for making a lovey that’s part pillow and part softie. It’s made from a super soft minky fabric and the body is large enough for a child to lay his or … Read More...
Tutorial: Make skirt for yourself from fabric napkins
Angela from Superbaby and Better Together shows how to make her Napkin Skirt, named so because she got the fabric from three napkins. Two napkins are used to make the lower portion of the skirt, and a contrasting napkin is … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew basket liner from a tablecloth
Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel, … Read More...
Tutorial: Raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys
Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys. I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves! They have the look of a classic baseball tee. This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Tie Apron
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Tie Apron. Sooo cute!! The design of the apron is based on one that she used to wear when she was … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Turn a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt
Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she turned a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt. The long dress wasn’t practical for a nursing mother, but shorten it into a shirt and it’s becomes way more wearable. It takes just a … Read More...
Giveaway: Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online sewing class with Megan Hunt
Our latest sewing giveaway is the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Megan Hunt, AKA Princess Lasertron, brought to you by Rick Rack: Thread Therapy. Go to the post in our Giveaways section and get yourself entered!
Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Gathered Skirt with Pockets
Amber from Willow Would shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt with pockets. You can make one from 2 yards of fabric and enough elastic go around your waist. This is such a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn baby pants from a t-shirt
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of newborn baby pants out of a t-shirt. You can repurpose the shirt hem into the hems at the bottoms of the pants leg, making this a quick, easy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed … Read More...
Tutorial: Viewmaster pouch
Do you remember the Viewmaster toy you had when you were a child? They’re still around, and still popular with the under 10 set! Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s T-Shirt Sun Dress for summer
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make her T-Shirt Sun Dress. The loose fitting t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime fun! It’s made from two t-shirts, plus some … Read More...
Tutorial: Bookworm Skirt with appliqued fabric “books”
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bookworm Skirt for little girls. I am SO loving this skirt!! Fabric “books” are appliqued all around the hem of the simple gathered skirt. And the titles … Read More...