Becca from ThriftStitch shows how she reworked the neckline of a thrifted tee with scrappy flower embellishments. The appliqued flowers are so pretty and give the plain shirt an updated style that you’d expect to find in the higher-priced stores.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fleece boot socks
Cherie from Studio Cherie shares free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making fleece socks for a pair of rubber boots
. The socks are soft and warm to keep your feet cozy on cold, wet days. The pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered skirt from knit fabric
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how to make a tiered skirt out of knit fabric. More than just a step-by-step for making the skirt, she uses the project to help you better understand how … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Bias Scarf
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her pretty Spring Bias Scarf. It’s made from a sheer striped fabric, cut on the bias to create diagonal stripes. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy spring skirt with ruffle hem
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a spring skirt with a ruffled hem. The simple skirt has an easy elastic waist and can be made from just a yard of fabric. The ruffle around the hem finishes it … Read More...
Tutorial: Scarf with raw-edged binding
If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift to make, why not a pretty scarf? The Purl Bee shows how to make a simple fabric scarf. It’s made from two layers of lightweight fabric (they used Liberty prints) … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Doll sundress with patchwork skirt
D.I.Y. Louisville shows how to make a pretty sundress for a doll. This simple dress can made to fit just about any size doll, perfect for a favorite dollie that doesn’t happen to match the standard doll clothes sizes. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days
Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tie for a dog
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial showing how to make a tie for your little doggie to wear. Won’t he be so handsome all dressed up for his next walk through the park? Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a hair scrunchie
Melissa Goodsell from Day to Day shares a tutorial showing how to make your own hair scrunchies. The fabric covered elastic bands are super handy (and comfortable) for ponytails, and you never can seem to have enough of them. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover for toddler chairs
Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how she made slipcovers for the chairs at her child’s play table. With sashes tied in pretty bows across the backs, they look just like the grown-up versions you often see around … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended … Read More...
Tutorial: City Safari halter top
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come. The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered reversible gathered skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits challenge at luvinthemommyhood (and published at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a layered gathered skirt. The skirt is neatly gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern silver throw pillow from cleaning towels
I am loving the space age look of this silver throw pillow! No, it’s not made from some high end designer metallic fabric. It’s made from cleaning towels you can get at the dollar store. Brilliant! Brooke from Inside-Out Design… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Playdate Romper from a man’s buttondown shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to create her Easy Playdate Romper for little girls. She made it from a man’s buttondown shirt, sizing it down and then reshaping the bottom to create the legs. A contrast-y sash and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make spaghetti straps more modest
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she altered the straps a prom dress to give her more coverage. The original dress had thin straps that didn’t provide the support or coverage that the wearer needed to feel comfortable on … Read More...
Tutorial: Give shoes a makeover with Mod Podge and fabric
Oh my, do I love these shoes! The fabric, the ruffles, the flower at the ankle! Would you believe that they started out as a plain pair of wedges from the discount store? Sibylle from funkytime shows how she used … Read More...
Winner of the Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit giveaway
So… you wanna know who’ll be a proud owner of a Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit? Why, it’s none other than….
Lucky commenter #60, Natalie, who said:
Definitely would do some shirts for my daughter and probably some home … Read More...
Winner of the Sewn By Hand giveaway
Thank you to everyone who entered the Sewn By Hnad giveaway! I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments telling me where they’d get their handstitching done. In the garden, on the deck, at children’s sports practices, or sitting on the couch watching … Read More...