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...
Tutorial: Itty zippered coin purse
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little zippered coin purse. The itty pouch makes use of small pieces of fabric – a perfect project for your scrap bin! The tutorial is in French, … Read More...
Giveaway: Issue of Stitch magazine
To celebrate the recent publication of two of her projects in Stitch magazine, Leigh Ann from Spincushion is giving away a copy of the issue of the magazine to one of her readers. Congratulations to Leigh Ann on being published! … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up Picnic Mat
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Fold-up Picnic Mat. The large blanket is backed with a water-resistent lining to keep ground moisture from seeping through. It folds up into a tote … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with ruffled side ties
Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides. They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version. They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Wrap Belt & Bracelet
Sascha from piccoli piselli guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed at Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Wrap Belt & Bracelet. With rolled rosettes and ruffled fabric embellishment, … Read More...
It’s new: Miss Amy tiered peasant dress pattern
The newest addition to the Squiggly Twigs line of patterns is the Miss Amy, a tiered peasant dress. You can make it from purchased yardage, but I think this mixy-matchy recycled t-shirt version is pure fabulousness. The pattern includes sizes … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make a simple fabric wallet. It closes with Velcro – easy to sew in place, and easy for young hands to open and close. A couple of pockets on the inside hold money … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack from a place mat
Prudent Baby shows how to create this drawstring backpack – from a place mat. A two-sided fabric place mat creates the body of the bag; you just need to add the casing and attach the straps at the bottom. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage hankie hairbow
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to turn a vintage hankie into a pretty hairbow. This is a quick, easy project. And because the handkerchief gets folded and gathered together, it’s easy to hide a stain or a flaw. … Read More...
Tutorial: Loyalty Card Holder
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial showing how to make a small pouch designed to hold your loyalty cards. Unlike other wallets and card holders, this does not have individual pockets for each … Read More...
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffle Front Shirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this top with cascading ruffles down the front. This is so pretty! The long ruffle strips are drape beautifully in vertical stripes. Get … Read More...
Tutoria: Heart-shaped drawstring pouch
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a cute heart-shaped drawstring pouch. This would be a sweet way to package a special gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Heidi in Lederhosen]
Sewing Pattern: Ruffle shorts
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of ruffle shorts, just like the ones you see in the boutique-y catalogs. These are sooo cute! They’re easy to make when you start with a favorite shorts or … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Peacock throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous Mod Peacock throw pillow. The bold peacock feather design is made with a combination of freezer paper stencil and applique. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn vintage spools into fabulous buttons
Look at this fabulous button! It’s actually the end of a vintage spool of thread that’s been cut and drilled to turn it into a button. Bettyjoy Tutorials shares a tute telling how to make one. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
From my studio last week: April 25, 2011
Last week I showed you a slouchy knit shirt that I made myself, and promised photos of two more.
Here’s the first, in a black and white and teal stripe:
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Free Sewing pattern: Marching Elephants applique template
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for her Marching Elephants applique. Look how cute they are with their blankets and their button embellishments! I love how she used different shades of brown and gray … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lisette Portfolio dress sew-along
Gwen from Gwenny Penny and Chris from Pickup Some Creativity are teaming up to bring you a sew-along for the Lisette Portfolio dress. This is such a pretty dress! Get the details on the sew-along here and here.
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PatternFile giveaway winner!
I’m a few days late posting the winner of the PatternFile giveaway. Easter weekend (and all the prep beforehand) will do that. I’m happy to announce now that the winner of the PatternFile software and license is none other … Read More...