Dana from MADE continues her Kids Pants series with a tutorial for making a pair of pants with pockets on the front. She even shares a pattern for the cool cut-in patch pockets that are on the ones she made … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed neckline for a plain tee
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fringe to the neckline of a plain tee. She uses pinking shears and Steam-a-Seam to make it a no-sew project. If you wanted, you could easily … Read More...
Cool idea: Painted floral buttons
Laura Bray from Katydiddyused Tulip paints to add fun flower designs to plain buttons. She’s not sure how they would fare in a washing machine, so they’re not intended for a project that would need washing. But wouldn’t they … Read More...
Tutorial: Pirate hook softie
Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie. The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger … Read More...
Tutorial: Bloom Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the fabulous Bloom Top for her toddler daughter. The fluffy fabric flower embellishments around the neckline are just like the ones you see on adult tops, but shrunken down into an … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s tiered gathered skirt
The Sewing Dork tells how to make a tiered gathered skirt. Her tutorial gives the dimensions she used to make one for a 4-year-old child, but you could easily size that up or down as needed. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric cover for a bookcase
Carol Zentgraf shares a tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club showing how to make a fabric cover that transforms a humble bookcase into a pretty skirted table. Brilliant! Get the tutorial at Creative Home Arts Club.
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Tutorial: Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt
Elisabeth from Growing Home created this Elastic-Waist Flirt Skirt, inspired by a skirt she recently purchased from J. Crew. I love the shape of this skirt! It has pockets at the sides (a must for me!), and a waistband that … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ruffle Bustle Skirt from knit fabric
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial over at Grosgrain for making this awesome ruffle bustle skirt out of knit fabric. This is such a cute skirt! And a great use for those bits and pieces left over from … Read More...
Tutorial: The Crafty Chica’s Jumbo Tote
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free downloadable tutorial for making The Crafty Chica’s Jumbo Tote out of a pair of scarves. The tutorial is offered as an excerpt from the book crafty chica Signature Styles. Go to Lark … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro Orimono-inspired pillow
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in … Read More...
Tutorial: Maternity t-shirts to little girl skirts
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned her old maternity t-shirts into short gathered skirts for her little girl. This is such a great idea!! Because the bottom is already hemmed … Read More...
Tutorial: Garden Party Frock for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs at Celebrate the Madness with a tutorial showing how to make her Garden Party Frock for little girls. The wrap dress is made with a gathered bodice and a bubble skirt. The gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your tape measure pretty
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how you can give a plain tape measure a makeover so it looks just as fabulous as the clothes you make with it. Hers is all done up in a bright … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Potluck Bowl Covers
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make Potluck Bowl Covers. This is such a perfect project for summer get-togethers! The fabric covers fit snug around … Read More...
Tutorial: Going-on-a-Walk patchwork bag
Krista from Thar She Sews! shares a tutorial showing how to make her Going-on-a-Walk bag. The large patchork tote has a long strap for carrying it cross body. I love it when pretty things are also practical! Get the tute… Read More...
Free pattern: Scallop Button Up Skirt
Nette shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this lovely Scallop Button Up Skirt. It has pockets on either side and a fitted waist. The pattern is available in one size (Burda 36) but you could easily adjust it … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea Time appliqued oven mitts
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make these quilted oven mitts with a Tea Time themed applique. They’re made from a natural linen fabric and accented with a pretty cotton print. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Maternity bib halter top
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial showing how to make a maternity bib halter top. This is such a gorgeous shirt! The body of the shirt is gathered on to a bib that she embellished with braided fabric. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cotton Candy tulle skirt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cotton Candy Skirt. Rows and rows of gathered tulle are stitched around the skirt for fluffy, twirly, girly fun. Get the how-to.… Read More...