Sashes are showing up all over the place as a cool way to dress up an outfit. Sure, you could purchase one from the mall, but why when you can make one yourself for a fraction of the cost? Sky … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own chair cushions
Aimee from Homespun Threads shares a tutorial on her blog for making your own chair cushions. When you make them yourself, you can make them in any fabric print that you want so they’ll coordinate perfectly with your decor. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Angela Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home has the tutorial for making their Angela shoulder bag. The tall, narrow body and the rounded edge at the top give it a unique look. A pair of patch pockets on the inside give a place to stash your … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s mail sack for a chair back
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making this Valentine’s mail sack. Inspired by a similar sack at Pottery Barn Kids, it hangs on the back of a chair and gives a place to put special love notes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed sport elastic waistband
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to put an exposed sport elastic waistband on a garment. These wide elastic waistbands have a masculine look which makes them perfect for boy’s pants, but they’re also popular right now on girl’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sail Away apron
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Sail Away apron, inspired by a similar apron at Anthropologie. The blue and white stripes become a striking design feature when the pieces are cut at different angles. … Read More...
Tutorial: Warm baby pants from an old sweater
Angeline from Moi-Kapelka shares a pictorial tutorial on her blog, Krosi & Sani,for making a pair of warm baby pants from an old sweater. This is a great way to recycle a sweater that has lost its shape or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mushrooms
Katie shares a tutorial on her blog, Punk Projects, showing how to make these cute little felt mushrooms. I love their polka-dotted tops and their happy little faces! Get the tute.
[photo from Punk Projects]
Tutorial: Conversation heart pillow for Valentine’s Day
It can’t be Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts. Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for making these fleece pillow versions of the classic Valentine’s candy. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sweetie Pie Bakery]
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Tutorial: 10-Minute Drawstring Bag
Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring bag. It takes just 10 minutes to make one, and you can make them in all sizes and use … Read More...
Tutorial: Dino-Riffic Polo for little boys
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Dino-Riffic Polo for a little boy. It’s repurposed from a larger polo, which she cut down to a little boy size and then added a fabulous dinosaur reverse applique … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s reversible vest from men’s trousers
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s reversible vest out of a pair of men’s trousers. This is such a cute, cute look for little boys!! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Warmer Cowl
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog for making this Winter Warmer Cowl. The cinching at the middle is reminiscent of an oversized, elegant bow. You can wear it with most of the cowl around your neck, or pull … Read More...
Free Pattern: Hootie the Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie
Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern for making her Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie. I love his mismatched scrappy look! Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Pleated short skirt
Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, showing how to make a super chic pleated skirt. The pleats appear near the bottom of the short skirt, giving it a kicky hemline. Love it! Go to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Fancy Schmancy Cloth Napkins
Wendy Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her first free sewing pattern for her online sewing school. Fancy Schmancy Cloth Napkins – just the project for a beginning sewist to practice sewing straight lines. (She gives a video sewing lesson … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a traditional vest into a halter vest
Alison from Backstitch Baby shows how she gave a traditional tweed vest some kick by turning it into a halter-style vest. What a cool idea! See how she did it at Backstitch Baby.
[photo from Backstitch Baby]
Tutorial: Layered loop hairbow for girls
Head over to the M & J Trimming blog to find out how to create a layered loop hairbow. They used several different colors and prints of ribbons for a super fun look. A button in the center finishes it … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy elastic waist skirt, no pattern required
Creative Mama from Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to make a quick and easy elastic waist skirt. No pattern is required and you can use the same tutorial for adults or children. She can make hers in just 15 minutes. … Read More...
Read all about it: Dress a Girl Around the World
Sew Delightful is a group of sewists who have come together with the goal of providing handmade dresses to girls in need around the world. They call their project Dress A Girl Around the World. If you have ever been … Read More...