Melissa from Honeyscrap shows how to create this cute embellished headband. You start with a plastic headband and add the folded fabric pieces to it. It takes just 5 minutes and can be made with the small bits of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Cap sleeve top with shirring under the bust
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Designs shows how to make this shirred cap sleeve top. It’s part of her Shirr Thing for Spring series. I am SO going to have to make one of these for myself! … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring wristlet
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this drawstring wristlet for her daughter to carry to prom. It’s beautiful out of the dressy fabric, but you could also make this in … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring knitting bag
Buffy from Passionate Design guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring bag to hold a knitting project. This would … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Beach Towel Baby Bib
Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to make a baby bib out of an old beach towel. The neckline is finished with t-shirt ribbing so it slides easily over baby’s head. The beach towel is thick and absorbant, protecting clothes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase tote bag
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to turn a vintage pillowcase into an awesome tote bag. It can be done with just a few clever folds and a bit of handstitching. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Elizabeth Abernathy]
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Tutorial: Fabric flower bookmarks for teacher
Little Birdie Secrets guest blogs in the Teacher Appreciation series at Skip to my Lou with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty fabric bookmarks. What teacher wouldn’t love having one of these to mark her place in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower Garden Gathered Skirt
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise guest blogs at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to make her Flower Garden Gathered Skirt, perfect for warm spring days. Fabric ties cover an easy elastic waistband, and tie in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred Country Dress for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Shirred Country Dress for girls. With off-the-shoulder long sleeves and an empire shirred bodice, it has the look of a long-ago … Read More...
Tutorial: Literal burp cloths
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make these super cute burp cloths. She takes the term “burp cloth” literally and uses applique to spell out the word “burp” at the bottom of each one. How insanely cute is that! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hoppy bunny softie
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making this Hoppy bunny softie out of a wool scarf. It’s an excerpt from the book Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves by Nathalie Mornu. You could make one for Easter, … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Silhouette SD & Rhinestone Starter Kit
Go check out my review of the Silhouette rhinestone starter kit. Read down to the bototm, then grab the coupon code for a Silhouette SD & Rhinestone Starter Kit bundle. And be sure to enter the giveaway there – Silhouette … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s ruched t-shirt from an adult tee
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to refashion an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized one tee. The gathered neck is repurposed from the adult version. Ruching at the sides adds a nice detail. Get the tutorial to find out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled circle pillow sham
Larissa from mmmcrafts guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled circle pillow sham. This is so pretty! Get the tute.
[photo from mmmcrafts on kojodesigns]
Tutorial: Bloused drop waist t-shirt dress for little girls
Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs at Homestitched with a tutorial showing how to make this cute t-shirt dress for little girls. The casing on the drop waist creates a bloused top. It’s inspired by a similar dress from … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line t-shirt dress with contrast neckline
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this A-line t-shirt dress. This is such a cute look for spring and summer! I’m loving the contrast around the neck! Get the tutorial and make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruched neckline for a tee or tank
Bromeliad shows how easy it is to make add a ruched neckline to a t-shirt or tank. Make it from a silky or shiny fabric to add almost-instant zazz to a plain shirt. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Floral love applique tee
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how she created this fun floral love tee. The oversized letters are cut from a floral fabric and appliqued on an existing t-shirt. Get the tute to make one of your own.
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Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi Tube Dress for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares her response to the What Would You Make creative challenge at Lil Blue Boo. She used the fabric she was given to make this girl’s shirred maxi dress, and posts a tutorial showing how … Read More...