Beautiful spring days are here, but it won’t be long before we’re into hot, muggy summertime. And there’s nothing I love to wear more in the hot weather than long, loose skirt. Abby from Morning by Morning Productions shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bib extender to lengthen neck straps
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a bib extender, essentially a piece of ribbon with velcro at either end. When fastened to the back of a bib, it extends the neck piece of the bib to accommodate a growing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces – oh my!
Sara from Sara vs. Sarah shows how to make shoelaces out of fabric strips. These are SO stinkin’ cute!! They even have those hard plastic ends that make them easy to lace, thanks to something called heat shrink tubing. (I … Read More...
Tutorial: The Fishing Hole Roll felt playset
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a tutorial for makign this fun Fishing Hole Roll playset. The playset includes felt fishies and a pond for them to swim in (along with a handy little pouch to … Read More...
Tutorial: “Best When Barefoot” smock top
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her “Best When Barefoot” apron top, a smock top that ties in the back. It’s open in the back with just a simple tie closure at the bust (like an apron), so … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Back button closure for a dress or shirt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a button closure for the back of a dress or shirt. A slit at the center seam is held together at the top with … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress from 2 fat quarters
Aubrey from Mauby’s shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a simple pillowcase dress. But instead of using a pillowcase, she uses two fat quarters – one for the front, and one for the back. … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets … Read More...
Free pattern: Googy Eggs basket for Easter
Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric prints with wax paper stencil
Green Eyed Monster shows how to use wax paper and fabric paint to create a custom print for your sewing project. I’ve seen similar projects with freezer paper, but didn’t know that it worked with wax paper as well. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Pea Sunday dress
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new skirt from a pair of baggy pants
Ruby Murray continues her series on refashioning garments with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of baggy pants into a skirt. By starting with a pair of pants that already fit in the waist, you can complete the … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured stripes pillow sham
Lex shows how she made the textured stripes on a new pillow sham for her bedding set. The monochromatic palette (hers is all white fabrics) let the textures of the fabrics and stitching become the stars of this beautiful pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: The Spring Cardi
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric bowl
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys, … Read More...
Tutorial: Nursing dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby bib with owl applique
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Sewing Tutorial: DIY designer mod fabric
Do you see that cool mod stripe on the contrast band of that throw pillow? It started out as a plain white canvas. Marci from Timber & Lace created the mod stripe design from scratch using a permanent marker, … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-Way Ruffle Skirt and Dress
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can use ruffle fabric to make her 3-Way Ruffle Skirt/Dress. Because she’s using fabric with the ruffles already on it, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Belted throw pillow
Andrea from Lush Stuff shows how to make this beautiful throw pillow with a gathered sash running from corner to corner. A brooch in the center gathers it together and adds sparkle. Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...