DIY Maven shows how to make button pillow slipcovers, inspired by similar pillowcovers from Pottery Barn. The decorative button on the front is also a functional closure. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Oilcloth covered canvas sneakers
Crafty Chica shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made these awesome sneakers. She started with a pair of plain canvas sneakers, and used Aleene’s Fabric Fusion to cover them in a bright oilcloth print. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bubble skirt refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she transformed a plain gathered skirt into a trendy bubble skirt. The skirt she started with had a lining already, which makes this a quick, easy refashion project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Felt stacking toy
Head over to CreateBabyStuff.com for a tutorial showing how to make this soft stacking toy. Each ring is a different shape and color, and has a number appliqued on to show the order. This looks a lot like the plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Resize a baby jacket to fit a baby doll
Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she made this awesome jean jacket for her daughters Bitty Twin doll. No, she didn’t do all of that fancy top stitching or add those snaps. Instead, she found a jacket sized for … Read More...
Tutorial: Billiard Applique Tee
Coming up with applique designs for boys’ clothes isn’t easy. Most designs are transportation, sports, or puppy related, which are cute enough but sometimes you want to do something a little different. If so, check out this cool Billiard Applique … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie bookends
Head over to 2 & Thru for a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a set of owl softie bookends. Their little owl bodies are filled with sand to make them heavy enough to stand up against the … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from an adult-sized sweater
Little girl sweater dresses can be pricey, but they’re actually very easy to make yourself. Instead of starting from scratch with a pair of knitting needles, you can take an adult-sized crewneck sweater and size it down to fit a … Read More...
Tutorial: Charlotte Dress for baby girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 5-part sew-along tutorial showing how to make her Charlotte Dress for baby girls. The short sleeved, round necked, gathered skirt dress is sooo little girl! The simple lines … Read More...
Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon
Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs
. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired rosette handbag
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this rosette handbag, inspired by a similar bag she saw at Anthropologie. This is so pretty! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Lettuce edge on a sewing machine
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a lettuce edge on your sewing machine. A lettuce edge is a ruffled edging for knit fabrics. A lettuce edge is typically made with a serger, but you can also use … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pieced jersey onesie dress
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this super cute pieced jersey onesie dress. The top is made from a plain baby onesie, with strips of jersey pieced together to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an adult sweater into a child-sized sweater. She shares the tutorial for Celebrate the Boy, but this works equally as well for the girls. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy mitered corners
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she creates pretty mitered corners. A mitered corner looks so nice when you make your own fabric napkins! Her method is a little bit different than other tutorials I’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Rockin’ Tie Tee onesie
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Rockin’ Tie Tee. It’s a onesie with an appliqued and painted argyle tie. This is soo cute!! Little man can get all dressed up without actually having anything tied around … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with large front pocket
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a great bag to carry your laptop computer. The main portion of the bag holds the laptop, while a large pocket across the front hold your mouse and … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom
April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section. I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there.
And check back tomorrow because … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed animal net with pom pom fringe
Stuffed animals multiply like crazy at our house. Every time I turn around, the little girl has gotten a new little stuffed friend. Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a net to … Read More...