Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew curves. Loose are fairly easy, but getting an accurate stitch line on a tight curve can be tricky. Her tutorial shows some tricks for making it … Read More...
Tutorial: Build-your-own monster face pillow
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make a monster pillow that’s as much a toy as a bed accessory. It’s made from flannel and the eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created her Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains. They’re gorgeous!! The smocked look is achieved by making individual tucks in the fabric in a grid pattern. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric block with ribbon tags
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric baby block. Little ribbon tags are stitched in to the edges for baby’s fingers to grab a hold of. This would make a great gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt daffodil brooch
Steffi from Toastie Studio created this felt daffodil brooch for St. David’s Day, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. It’s beautiful as a brooch, but you could also put some at the … Read More...
From my studio last week: February 28, 2011
Evidently it was “panty week” at my house last week. I needed some new panties, and used that as an excuse to pare down the knit fabric scrap bins. I used my larger pieces to make panties for myself, and … Read More...
Giveaway: PDF pattern from So Tei Tei
I just posted a giveaway for a PDF pattern fromSo Tei-Tei over in our Giveaways section. Three lucky Craft Gossip readers will win the pattern of their choice. Go to the giveaway to get yourself entered.
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Free pattern: Shortalls with piped patch pockets
LiEr from ikat bag joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of shortalls. These are soo cute on little kids, and their shape easily accommodates a child’s growing body. And do … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished scoopneck tunic
Carli from Fearfully and Wonderfully Made shows how she transformed a ill-fitting mock turtleneck into this awesome embellished scoopneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Castle tooth fairy pillow with drawbridge pocket
What to do when your little princess loses her tooth? Put it in a royal tooth fairy pillow, of course! Cassandra from Sleeping or Sewing shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow with a castle appliued on the front. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a maxi skirt. The long skirt is made up of three lightly gathered tiers. This would be an awesome addition to a spring wardrobe! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s shirred t-shirt dress from an adult tee
The Spangler from Spangle and The Quick Unpick shows how she refashioned a thrifted adult-size V-neck t-shirt into a shirred t-shirt dress for her young daughter. It’s easily done with elastic thread. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Girls’ striped t-shirt dress
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a downloadable tutorial showing how to make this striped t-shirt dress for girls. It looks like she started with striped t-shirt knit, but she actually uses plain white shirts that she paints with the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boy’s Jacket with notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boys’ jacket. Named the “Harmonica Jacket” by her son, it has a notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches. The pocket on the chest … Read More...
Tutorial: Blind hem
A blind hem is a magic little hem for skirts and trousers. Most of the stitching is actually on the hem allowance, with just the littlest of stitches on the front of the garment itself. They’re barely visible, hence the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps. This is such a cute dress!! And versatile, too. It can be worn in colder months over a t-shirt and leggings, or … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux coffee sack pillow
Burlap coffee sacks are a fun way to add some texture and personality to home dec items, but it’s not always easy to find an old coffee sack. Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover
Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house . … Read More...
Free pattern: Infant vest with shoulder snaps
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for this infant’s vest. Make it from a heavier fabric for layering in winter, or from a lightweight cotton for warmer summer months. snaps
on the shoulder make it easy … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Roll-up nap mat for an 18″ doll
Jaime from Prudent Baby made this roll-up nap mat for an 18″ doll. She used the tutorial for a kid-sized nap mat previously posted on their site, but used smaller dimensions to fit the doll. Now her daughter and her … Read More...