If you can cut circles from fabric and stack them together, then you can make a pretty fabric flower embellishment. Sara from Flannel Queen and My Fabric Obsession shows how. Get the tute.
[photo from My Fabric Obsession]
Tutorial: Baby mobile revamp
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons created this sweet little birdie mobile, and she wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a used mobile, which she then stripped down to the plastic pieces. She then covered … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth lunch tote
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this reusable lunch tote from oilcloth or laminated cotton. The slick surface easily wipes clean – definitely a plus when making a lunch sack! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler boy suspender pants from adult pants
Max from Max California shows how she turned a pair of adult-sized pants into much smaller pants for her young son. AND she added a pair of suspenders! Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Max California]
Tutorial: MP3 player sling that attaches to a treadmill
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this MP3 player that attaches to your treadmill. This is nothing short of brilliant, folks! The fabric sleeve wraps around the dashboard of your treadmill so … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled hot cup cozy
Sew4Home shows how to make this hot cup cozy. The ruffled fabric sleeve takes the place of the throw-away paper ones you find at the coffee shop. This one is so much prettier, and earth-friendlier too! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Doll-sized snuggie blanket
Tifani from Calculating Chaos shows how to make a doll-sized snuggie blanket. This is so stinkin’ cute!! Now dolly can keep warm while cuddling, just like the big girls! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Little Monster shirt for little boys
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this super cute monster shirt for a little boy. She refashions an adult-sized striped shirt down to a little boy size, and then adds that awesome monster applique. Love it! … Read More...
Hear all about it: Interview with Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses
In the latest episode (number 19) of GreenStitch, Anne K. interviews Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses
. Topics of the interview include patternmaking and thrifting. Also covered in this episode is an update on Anne’s hospital sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Valentine’s garland
Brianne from The Jones Family Adventure created this Valentine’s garland from strips of fabric. The raw-edged strips give it a fun, scrappy look. She used Valentine’s fabric for hers, but you could make one for any holiday; just change out … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted gadget case
Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, for making a quilted gadget case. Whether it’s a phone, a camera, or even an iPod, you can keep your gadget safe and sound in this pretty quilted sleeve. … Read More...
Tutorial: Kiddie Handle
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini created this Kiddie Handle as a way to keep up with her young son when they’re out and about, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s essentially a long strap that hangs … Read More...
Read all about it: Ironing laminated cotton
If you’ve been avoiding ironing your laminated cottons because you think you’ll destroy your pretty shiny fabric, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done. Kelly from Oilcloth Addict posts on her blog telling how to do it. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Dressy shorts with pleated pockets
Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these dressy shorts. The unique waistband is made from a combination of fabric and wide elastic, and the deep pleats on the pockets are dressy like trousers. Love, love!! Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered twirly skirt with pickups
The Quick Unpick shows how to make this fabulous layered twirly skirt. Pickups all around the second layer make it feel like a princess skirt. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Quick Unpick]
[via Totally Tutorials]
Tutorial: Vintage Bouquet Scarf
Bramcost Publications is ringing in the new year with 15 days of free vintage patterns and tutorials. They start with a scarf trimmed with silk carnations. When tied around the neck (or perfectly coiffed hair) the result is a bouquet … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by removing its teeth
Threads magazine shows how to shorten a zipper without it looking like you just chopped off the extra. The secret is to remove the extra teeth. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads magazine]
Tutorial: Nintendo DS or DSi case
Did someone in your house get a Nintendo DS orDSi from Santa this year? Keep their new toy protected with a fabric case. The main part of the case holds the game system, while a zippered pocket holds some games. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tic-tac-toe bean bag game
Amber from Sew Totally Smitten shows how to make a tic-tac-toe bean bag game. Instead of playing the game with pencil and a scrap of paper, the board is a large fabric mat and the pieces are different colored bean … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mitered corners
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativityy with a tutorial showing how to make mitered corners. Go to the tutorial.
[photo retrieved from Pickup Some Creativity]