Violetta from Violet Elephant shows how to make a simple fabric box. You can make them in any size, depending on what you wnat to use them for. Make a smaller one as a threadcatcher, or a larger one as … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear zippered pouch with fun foam letters
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how she created this clear zippered pouch to store her son’s Lego blocks. She vinyl pouch travels easily in a busy bag and stands up better than a plain ziploc … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced and layered valance
Rebecca Silbaugh from Ruby Blue Quilting Studio shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this pretty layered valance. The lower layer is pieced from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips, though you … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Egg Hunt Bags
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these fun Easter Egg Hunt Bags. The bags are quick to make from felt, with rows of ric rac and other trim creating colorful stripes that remind me … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Craft organizer from repurposed pants
Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of pants into a craft organizer. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Lemon Tree Creations on kojodesigns]
Get it now: Miss Maria e-Pattern, new and on sale
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces her latest e-Pattern, the Miss Maria dress. The versatile dress can be worn in colder weather as a jumper, or in warmer weather as a sundress. You can piece the skirt, or make it … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-minute t-shirt tunic dress for little girls
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to turn an adult-sized t-shirt into a rockin’ little girl tunic dress in no time flat. All it takes is some elastic thread to cinch it in on the shoulders and at the waist. … Read More...
Tutorial: Skinny Ties for Little Guys
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a skinny tie for a little guy. These are awesome out of novelty prints! Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
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Free pattern: Flirty Apron with heart-shaped pockets
Virginia Lindsay from Gingercake guest blogs at Whip Up with a free pattern for making her retro-licious Flirty Apron. The rounded half-apron is trimmed with a ruffle, but the cutest thing has to be those heart-shaped pockets. Love! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi dress for an 11″ Barbie doll, from a t-shirt sleeve
Tara from Designs For My Kids shows how to make a maxi dress for an 11″ fashion doll – out of a shirt sleeve. I often have the sleeves left over from shirt refashions. And each shirt would yield two … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated embellished tee
Sarah from Welcome to the Good Life guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this embellished tee, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. It’s made from two matching t-shirts. One is used as the … Read More...
Tutorial: Half-slip with lace trim
Liesl from Hoppo Bumpo shows how to make a half-slip with pretty lace trim around the bottom. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Hoppo Bumpo]
Winner of the ReSew giveaway
The giveaway for a copy of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon ended last night, so tonight I’m happy to announce the winner.
According to random.org, our winning commenter is….
Lucky commenter #82, Kim, who said:
I already love to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Shamrock headband for St. Patrick’s Day
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute shamrock hairband for St. Patrick’s Day. You can assemble the felt shamrock embellishment using fabric glue, but it would be also be easy to stitch … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Reusable lunch sack from a vinyl tablecloth
Small Fry & Co. shows how to repurpose a vinyl tablecloth into a reusable lunch sack. The clothespin she uses is an easy – and cute – closure, but you could also stitch on some Velcro squares. Get the how-to… Read More...
Free pattern: Kid-sized engineer’s cap
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest joins in Celebrate the Boy with a free pattern and tutorial for making this kid-sized engineer’s cap. The pattern is availabe in two sizes: medium (for heads 18″-20″) and large (for 21″-23″). Make it from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered vinyl clutch
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a zippered vinyl clutch. You can buy the vinyl as yardage from the fabric store, or do what she did and use a vinyl placemat. Brilliant!! Another inexpnensive source of vinyl … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed sheets
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a neat idea for upgrading a plain sheet set. She stitched ric rac trim around the edges of the sheet and the matching pillow. This small addition adds such sweet, vintage charm! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pillow with removable wrap-around band
Erica from The Polka-Dot Umbrella showing how to make a pleated pillow with a wrap-around band. The pillow itself is made from a versatile white fabric, while the contrast band is removable so you can create a whole new look … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Ruffle Tunic or Dress
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this Little Ruffle Tunic. It can also be a dress, depending on how long you cut the fabric. And if you’re dreading stitching all of those rows of ruffles is a … Read More...