Marion Boddy-Evans from Mad Cat Art Studio shares a downloadable tutorial for making a fabric envelope perfect for a special Valentie’s Day love letter. A pinked square of fabric serves as the “stamp.” Be sure to read how she addressed … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece car seat cover
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the … Read More...
Video tutorial: Close a stuffing hole with a whipstitch
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to use a whipstitch to close the stuffing hole in a pillow or softie. The stitch is nearly invisible. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rolled hem on sheer fabric using a sewing machine
Sheer fabrics can make gorgeous garments, but there’s always the problem of hemming them. Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how she uses her sewing machine to create a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Berry ‘n Bird Beret from recycled jeans
Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered neckline sweater dress from an adult shirt
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this sweater dress for her daughter out of one of her own shirts. The gathered neckline is a pretty detail, and also serves as a good fix for an adult-sized neckline … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute ruffle dress for toddlers
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made this girly-frilly ruffled dress for her toddler daughter. And she did it in just 20 minutes. The secret? Using an existing dress pattern for the shape, and pre-reruffled fabric for the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts
km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the … Read More...
Tutorial: No bulk edge finish for a facing
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for using interfacing to finish the edge of a facing – without adding bulk. Brilliant! Go to Off the Cuff Sewing Style to find out how to do it.
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Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Couture Cutie toddler dress with bustle back
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pacifier clip
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to the pacifier, the other to a bib or the child’s clothing. Then, when the baby decides to drop the pacifier, it … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on … Read More...
Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening
Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening. The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Conversation hearts Valentine’s garland
It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Remote control organizer
Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced tablecloth
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how she created a new tablecloth for spring. Instead of sticking with just one print, she pieced several together to create a more eclectic look. Piecing it also means that you don’t have to stick … Read More...
Free pattern: Fluffy*Stuffy Bunny
Jenny B Harris from All Sorts shares a free pattern for her Fluffy*Stuffy Bunny. This sweet little bunny is made from a soft fleece fabric and wears a pretty dress. I’m loving her little heart nose and the scalloped collar … Read More...