We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture
Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sweat Heart Pouch
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo Cardigan refashion
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Soft Landing airplane softie
Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read More...
Read all about it: 12 details for lingerie
When sewing lingerie, it really is all about the detail. And if you need some insipiration for beautiful details to add to your lingerie project, look no further than Colette Patterns. They share a list of 12 kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby
Beck from Corduroy’s Closet shows how she turned an adult-sized cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby. This is such a cool idea!! The buttons down the front of the cardigan become the buttons down the front of the sleepsuit. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase
Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: No-sew no-glue fleece chrysanthemum
Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to … Read More...
Sneak Peek: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon
Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew
. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing.
I’ll be posting a review of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled hand towels
Calli from Make It Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how adding just three rows of ruffled fabric takes a hand towel from ho-hum to fabulous. It’s quick and easy, and it’ll make your everyday towels feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ pajamas from pillowcases
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read More...
Cool idea: Use stretch lace to lengthen t-shirt sleeves
Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked baby bonnet
Anna from Bumble Baybees guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a pintucked baby bonnet. Eyelet lace trims the front, and the back is made from a round doily. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Cutting fabric on the Silhouette
Have you heard the news? You can now buy interfacing from Silhouette that will allow you to cut fabric on your Silhouette machine. They share a tutorial on their blog showing how to do it. Check out the detail they … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Valentine’s treat bags
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these fabric Valentine’s treat bags. Cuuuuute!!! They’re quick to sew up and you can make them from small bits of fabric. You could sew up enough for … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Note reversible coffee sleeve with clear window
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Love Note reversible coffee sleeve. The clear window on the front of the coffee sleeve gives you a place to display a special love note. … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro Romper
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how to make her girls’ retro romper. It was her entry into the Vintage and Retro Inspired challenge at Project Run and Play. The straps on the halter top are run … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped petal sleeve cuff
Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play for making the petal sleeve detail on her Divine Grace dress, which was the winner of the Vintage and Retro Inspired challenge. The curved edges … Read More...
Free pattern: Love Birds pintucked top for toddler girls
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and 3-part sew-along for making her Love Birds top. This pretty little top features pintucks and an empire waist.
She has a free downloadable pattern in size 24 months, but … Read More...