Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shopp and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make this pretty gathered belt edged with bias trim. It ties together, so there is no complicated closure to install or any expensive hardware to buy. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace embellished tee
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she embellished a plain t-shirt with a little bit of lace. I love her little trick for getting the ends of the lace tucked into the sleeve seam. No one … Read More...
Read all about it: Bias tape, blanket binding, and the like
Many sewing patterns and tutorials call for bias tape to finish raw edges. But when you go to the fabric store, it turns out that there are all kinds of trim that can be considered “bias tape”. Which is right … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowflake motif cushion
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a snowflake cushion. The snowflake motifs are reminscient of the folded and cut paper snowflakes we all made in gradeschool (and that I … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s winter dress from a sweater and a long-sleeved tee
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s winter dress. She made it from a boy’s sweater and long-sleeved tee. LOVE it! Get the tute… Read More...
Free pattern: Wee Piggy softie
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters created this cute Wee Piggy softie for her son,, and shares the pattern so you can make one yourself. I love the big ole’ snout on his piggy face! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Baby leg warmers
Sandy from Moments of Mommyhood shows how to make a pair of baby leg warmers. They look so cute on baby legs, and keep their little legs warm without the hassle of a full pair of pants. She made them … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful giftwrap trim from your fabric scraps
The Urban Pasture shares a fun idea for making giftwrap trim out of felt scraps. She cuts the felt into small pieces and stitches them together to form a colorful and scrapply ribbon to wrap around the gift. It’s pretty, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a slit with bias binding
Sometimes you need to add a slit to a sewing project – either at the bottoms of a garment’s side seams, at the bottom of a sleeve, or at the neckline. Kaja from Kaja & Lilla Krax shares a tutorial … Read More...
Check it out: The Straight Grain for the scoop on sewing patterns
If you like to sew with commercial patterns, then check out The Straight Grain. It’s a new blog that focuses on sewing patterns – what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s on sale. Check out The Straight Grain for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a shirt with folded and layered fabric flowers
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares the how-t0 on her blog for embellishing a t-shirt with these folded and layered fabric flowers. Each flower is made from 6 circles of knit fabric that she has folded and stitched … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece mittens
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens. It’s a quick project to put together, and they can be made from inexpensive fleece. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Box pleat shelf skirt
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to dress up a plain wall shelf with a box pleat shelf skirt. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Vintage inspired dinner roll basket
Virginia from Gingercake shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make this vintage inspired dinner bread basket. It stores flat, with pockets forming almost like magic when you snap together the centers. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Onesie to t-shirt in just 5 minutes
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to turn a onesie into a t-shirt. The crotch snaps of the onesies were complicating her daughter’s potty training, so she came up with a quick way to convert the onesie into a t-shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: 1920s dolly bonnet
Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series with a tutorial showing how to make a dolly bonnet. The project is from the 1920s and was intended to teach children how to sew. Go to the … Read More...
How to Make a Ribbon and silk flower elastic wrist corsage
Little Treasures shares a lovely DIY project that’s perfect for special occasions — learn how to make a beautiful wrist corsage using ribbon, silk flowers, and a simple elastic band. This charming accessory combines elegance and ease, making it not … Read More...
Tutorial: Be Merry Festive Garland
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this Be Merry Festive Garland from quilting cottons and craft felt. Make one and hang it from the fireplace, over the doorway, or from the staircase to … Read More...
Free pattern: Laminated bib with pocket
Make Baby Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial for a laminated cotton baby bib. The laminated fabric easily wipes clean, and a pocket at the bottom catches bits of food that fall. It’s cut from one piece of fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY romantic ruffle cardigan
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic. The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy. … Read More...