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
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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...
Tutorial: Sharpie fabric poppy
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to make this lovely fabric poppy. She starts with plain fabric and uses a Sharpie marker to add the colored lines to the petals. Beautiful! Get the tutorial to see how she does it.
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Tutorial: Wrap-around baby bib with snap closure
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how to make a wrap-around baby bib with an easy snap closure. They’re backed with terry cloth for absorbancy. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sun & Sky Tee with pleated ruffle neckline
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Sun & Sky Tee. It’s a store-bought striped tee that she embellished with a pleated ruffle and bow at the neck. This is such an easy way … Read More...
Dolly Drive for Japan
Brooke from Curious Lottie’s Fancy Crafts is collecting handmade dollies to send to children in Japan who have survived the terrible earthquake but are still dealing with the aftermath. Read more about this project at Dolly Donations or at Curious … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible John John Romper
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a reversible John John romper. This is such a classic look for little boys! And because it’s reversible, it’s two garments in one. She uses a printed fabric on one side, … Read More...