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...
Tutorial: Market Tote with ruffled ribbon handles & ties
Sew4Home shows how to make their Market Tote with ruffled ribbon on the handles and ties. The outside is made from a solid fabric paired with a fun cotton print. It’s lined on the inside, with a patch pocket to … Read More...
Tutorial: Day-To-Night Reversible Scallop Skirt
Megan Nielsen guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series by luvinthemommyhood (presented at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a day-to-night reversible skirt with scallops around the hem. Use a casual fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress-up wedding veils for little girls
Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make an easy dress-up wedding veil for little girls out of a bit of tulle and a plastic headband. Dum-dum-dee-dum… So cute!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Make and Takes]
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Tutorial: Beautiful scrappy fabric dress-up wings
Eri from Llevo el Invierno guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make the most awesome pair of dress up wings. The wings tie around each arm individually for ease of movement, and are covered with … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical off-the-shoulder spring tee
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this spring tee with cinching at the shoulder and waist. The off-the-shoulder shirt gets cinched on one shoulder, and also on the opposite waist/hip. The asymmetry creates a cool look, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bag from a baby shirt
Citra from Innocentia made this cute bag out one of her daughter’s outgrown baby shirts. The neckline becomes the opening to the bag. She added a lining to finish out the inside, and a pair of straps to carry it. … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute embellished headband
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...