Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for a baby’s sunhat. The tulip-shaped hat flares beautifully around baby’s face, giving a peek at the colorful lining on the inside of the hat. And if you like the lining … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly diapering playset
Christina from2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a dolly diapering playset. The set includes fabric diapers for a dolly, a felt wipes case, and little pretend wipes to go inside … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather snake softie
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella made a leather snake softie for her son, inspired by the book I Need a Snake and her son’s wish to have a snake. Rather than getting him a real one, she made this leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Short-sleeved tee with shoulder bows
Emma from Ruby Murray guest blogs over at Caits Creates with a tutorial showing how you can make this fabulous tee with just a minimum of sewing. She starts with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt into this short-sleeved and makes a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little dragonfly softie
Head over to the Stash Books Blog for a free pattern for making this sweet little dragonfly softie. It’s offered as an excerpt from Countryside Softies by Amy Adams of LucyKate Crafts. It’s made from bits of felted wool and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting shapes from felt
Felt is a popular material to use for small sewing projects and applique. The fact that you don’t have to finish the edges makes it perfect for cutting small shapes. Wee Folk Art shares some tips for getting an accurate … Read More...
Tutorial: Just A Little Purse for your essentials
Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make Just A Little Purse. The zippered pouch with a long strap is a grown-up version of her Super Quick Little Girl Purse. … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro Ric Rac dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how she made this lovely retro Ric Rac Dress for little girls. It’s a variation of her Rachel wrap shirt. The wrap bodice is edged in ric rac, with … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird pincushion or sachet
You can find a free pattern for making Joel Dewberry’s bird pincushion or sachet over at DIY Dish. The project is an excerpt from his book, Sewn Spaces. Be sure to also check out the video of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded wrap
Becky from Sew and So shows how to make a beaded wrap. The large rectangular wrap drapes beautifully over the shoulders, with beaded fringe hanging from the ends. Get the tutorial to find out how to make one.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase dress or top with an elastic neckline
Kerry from My Life – His Mission shows how to make a pillowcase top or dress. Her necklines is made a little differently than other pillowcase dresses. Instead of a ribbon threaded through casings and tied at the shoulder, her … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Embellished Handtowel
In celebration of National Craft Month, I’m sharing a tutorial that makes a great first sewing project. But first, I gotta mention our our giveaway of an Elna Sew Fun sewing machine, perfect for a new sewist.
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Giveaway: Elna Sew Fun sewing machine
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Tutorial: Baby burp cloths with loops for toys and pacifiers
Head over to Merriment Design to find out how to make this burp cloth that also helps keep toys and paci’s off of the floor and right where you need them. The fabric strip stitched down the middle makes it … Read More...
Tutorial: House mug rug
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shows how to create a cute little mug rug that is shaped like a little house. Appliqued doors and windows create the windows, doors, and other details. Oh, the possibilities for embellishment! You can use … Read More...
Free template: Big and little brother or sister appliqued onesies
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a template for making a pair of onesies (or t-shirts) with appliques indicating who is the big and little brother/sister. How cute!! The file is is SCAL format. Get the template.
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Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a pillow cover with an invisible zipper. See how well it’s hidden? All you see in the photo is the little zipper pull. Get the tutorial … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for making soft dolls and plushies
Sarah from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams has compiled a list of useful tips and tricks for making soft dolls and plushies, and shares it on her blog. From the best tools to use to how to stitch … Read More...
Freebie: Sew it Pretty printable artwork for your wall
Joy from How Joyful shares a free printable piece of artwork that would be sooo perfect for your sewing space! Whether you have a whole studio or just the corner of a room to sew in, a little reminder to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add beautiful detail to a simple dress bodice
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs at No Big Dill with a tutorial showing how she created the beautiful bodice on her Jane dress. Her dress was inspired by the class Dick and Jane books, … Read More...