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 those … 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...
Free pattern: Doorstop Bunny
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute little bunny doorstop over at Wee Folk Art. Look at his little heart nose, and those big bunny ears! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tiny Tushie Cushion, a no-slip stool cushion
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how she created her Tiny Tushie Cushion, a small cushion that’s strapped on to the seat of a her boys’ art stools. It was quick to sew (she said it took just … Read More...
Lookie what she made: All Tied Up Maternity Shirt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot tells how she altered her basic cap sleeved t-shirt pattern to create her All Tied Up maternity shirt. The maternity version of the shirt is longer and has an inverted pleat … Read More...
Read all about it: Sew-along for children in Japan
Susan from Living With Punks will be hosting a sew-along all next week, showing how to make this cute appliqued t-shirt designed by Chelsea from Pink Fig. But what makes this t-shirt beautiful is not just the design on … Read More...
Get it now: Printable posters for Carter
Bethany from Love, September and Vermillion Rules steps outside of her sewing studio to announce a handful of printable posters available from her store. The proceeds from these posters will be donated to help pay the medical bills of … Read More...