We’ve just added a giveaway for a registration to an online sewing class by Rick Rick: Thread Therapy for Sewers showing how to make the fabulous “Mary’s Fancy Sash Dress” from Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects … Read More...
Video tutorial: Super easy hanging pocket organizer
A Nest For All Seasons shares a video tutorial showing just how easy it is to make a hanging pocket organizer. She starts with some inexpensive director’s chair seat covers, so they’re already hemmed and mostly cut to the right … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Easter egg money holder
Sometimes the Easter bunny brings more than candy and chocolate. Sometimes he brings a little cash-ola to the good little boys and girls. And if he does, don’t you think he’d want to leave it in a fun way? Sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: The TV Tutu
Have you ever noticed how PLAIN your TV looks when it’s not in use? I mean, it’s just a big, black rectangle hanging on your wall. We can’t have that, can we? That was my inspiration for my TV Tutu. … Read More...
Sewing Video tutorial: Sewing Martha Pullen’s Two Piece Toddler Swimsuit
Couturier Mommy shares a video tutorial showing how she put together Martha Pullen’s Todder Two Piece Swimsuit. If the thought of working with swimsuit fabrics has you nervous, you’ll be happy to know that this can be made out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Little owl softie
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this cute little owl softie. Because he’s a little guy, you can make the body from just an 8″ x 12″ piece of fabric, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Husband Cozy
In anticipation of all the April Fools’ pranks to come tomorrow, here’s a link to a hilarious April Fools’ project from last year. It’s a DIY Husband Cozy, and you can find the tutorial at The Long Thread.
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Tutorial: Use a stitching guide for perfectly parallel lines
If you dig through the box of accessories that came with your sewing machine, you’re likely to find a long metal thing that vaguely resembles a bent hockey stick. That’s a stitching guide, and Roubidou shows how to use it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oh Snap! Easter bunny applique
All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique. A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”. And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck. Love it! Get the … Read More...
Read all about it: Basic tools to get started sewing
Kim from Retro Mama (blog and shop) guest blogs at Craft Snob with an article aimed at brand new sewists, giving the low-down on the essential tools you need to get started sewing. Go to the article.… Read More...
Tutorial: Business card wallet
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this handy little business card wallet. Whether you tend to collect business from others, or hand out a lot of your own business cards. this little wallet will keep them all … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for little girls
Jen from iCandy Handmade joined the Once Upon a Thread fun at No Big Dill with this fabulous girl’s dress, inspired by the equally fabulous outfits worn by the main character in the Fancy Nancy books. And for those of … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s gathered skirt with scalloped hem
Misty from Making It ImMACKulate shows how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with a lovely scalloped design around the hem. This would be so pretty for spring! Get the tute.
[photo from Making It ImMACKulate]
Tutorial: Table setting placemat
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns guest blogs at Noodlehead with a tutorial showing how to create this table setting placemat. In addition to being super cute, the stenciled flatware designs and quilted circle serve as a fun reminder for where each … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible table runner from 1 yard of home dec fabric
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how you can use 1 yard of home dec fabric (plus half a yard of contrast fabric) to create a reversible table runner. The patchwork designs on each side give you two looks from one … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled capri overalls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to turn an adult pair of capri pants into a child’s pair of overalls. The roll-up hems on the capri pants, as well as … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Travel water bowl for dogs
Lark Crafts has a free downloadable tutorial for making a travel water bowl 
for dogs. Designed by Joan K. Morris, The Folding Bowl stores flat for easy transport. When it’s time for a drink, the sides fold up to form … Read More...
Tutorial: Organizing tote basket
Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome organizing tote basket. She shows it here filled with knitting supplies, but there’s really no limit to what you can use this bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Lucky Dress with pleated scoop bodice and layered hem
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 4-part tutorial for making her Lucky Dress for little girls. The simple A-line dress buttons up the back and has a fabulous pleated scoop bodice. And check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Continuous bound placket
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to create a continuous bound placket. It’s a slit cut into a garment that’s bound with bias tape to finish the edges neat and tidy. They’re usually found on a … Read More...