Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a pair of tutorials for attaching bias tape. The first is the basic how-to for attaching bias tape to the edge of fabric. The second shows how to make the bias tape go … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage buttonhole covers or brooches from felt
Day 10 of the Ring in the Vintage New Year series at Bramcost Publications brings a tutorial for making a vintage “buttonhole cover” from felt. The buttonhole covers were used to cover up a button or buttonhole. They pin in … Read More...
Tip: Add seam allowances without using a ruler
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can add seam allowances to a pattern – without using a ruler. Instead of going around the pattern with a seam gauge making tiny little dots every few inches that you then … Read More...
Tutorial: Crochet hook case
Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how to make this case to hold crochet hooks. Each hook has its own pocket, and a flap folds over the top to keep them from sliding out. It all folds up into a handy … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece dinosaur softie
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do! offers a free pattern and tutorial for making this super cute fleece dinosaur softie. This would make an awesome baby gift! (Check out the gift ensemble she created with slippers and a dinosaur board … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece scarflette
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to make a soft fleece scarflette. The short scarf buttons around your neck and keeps it warm without the long tails of a traditional scarf. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Giveaway: Janome Sew Mini
Editor’s Note: This giveaway is at The Glossy Project. If you want to enter, you’ll need to go to the post linked below and leave a comment there – not here.
The Glossy Project has a Janome Sew Mini
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Free pattern: Little softie doll
Indie Tutes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little softie doll. You can easily personalize this doll with fabric choice or the insertion of a bell or crinkle plastic in the body. I love the scrappy look … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible coffee sleeve
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make reversible sleeves for a take-out coffee cups. They’re way cuter than the cardboard ones they have at the coffee shop, and way better for the environment, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress with ruched bodice
Haley fromHaybird shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little girl’s sundress, inspired by a similar dress from J. Crew. The ruching on the bodice is such a lovely detail! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Pom pom Valentine’s window garland
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a quick but fabulous Valentine’s decoration for your window. She threaded pink and red pom poms on to thread and hung them in her window. Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Super easy, super cute button headband
Dom from Crafted shows how to make this headband covered in colorful buttons. Not only is it super cute, but it’s also easy to make. Find out how at Crafted.
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Tutorial: Little girl ruffled dress from a man’s shirt
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to create this sweet dress for a little girl out of a man’s button-down shirt. The original collar gets transformed into a mandarin collar for the dress, and the button placket gets rows of … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy knit waistband
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make an easy knit waistband with elastic running through it. The elastic gives it strength (keeps it from stretching out as you wear the garment) and helps it keep its shape. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Lush shoulder bag
Lush Stuff shares a tutorial for their Lush Shoulder Bag. The lined bag features a wide shoulder strap, a pleated outside pocket, and a button closure. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Activity playmat for baby
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Today’s Top 20 with a tutorial showing how to make this activity playmat for baby. The spring scene incorporates textures and tabs and fringe for baby to explore while … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felted wool hot pads
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to create these elegant hot pads. Love, love! They used their Mary Flanagan Felted Wool backed with plain duck cloth to make theirs. Go to the tutorial.
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Cool idea: No-sew dress to skirt refashion
Jamie from C.R.A.F.T. shares her no-sew refashion that turned a dress into a skirt. The dress was a tank dress with wide elastic at the waist, so she needed nothing more than a seam ripper to turn it into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Gabe’s Gifts blanket drive for Project Linus
Amanda from We Are the Joneses recently announced Gabe’s Gifts, her year-long blanket drive for Project Linus to honor the child she lost through miscarriage. She has pledged to make 12 blankets herself, and is collecting blankets from others in … Read More...
Tutorial: Razzelberry Apron with halter-style top
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make her Razzelberry Apron with a halter-style top and a large sash at the waist. I love, love, love the lines of this apron! Oh, the possibilities for fabric choice … Read More...