Rachel Meashem-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial at QFD Creative for making her Splish Splash summertime tote. The fishy appliques are so cute! Get the tutorial.
[photo from QFD Creative]
Tutorial: Gathered cardigan refashion
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a plain Grandpa cardigan into this pretty gathered cardigan. The secret? Elastic thread. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Two Butterflies]
Tutorial: Draft and sew a saree blouse
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a two part tutorial showing how to create a beautiful saree blouse from scratch. Part 1 shows her pattern draft and how she arrived at her measurements. Part 2 shows how to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Painting on fabric
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to paint on fabric with Setacolor fabric paints
. I am SO going to have to get some of these! You can use this painting technique on a small scale to create custom … Read More...
Check it out: Sewcial online community for sewing enthusiasts
Do people’s eyes glaze over when start talking to them about sewing? If so, then check out The Sewcial, a new online gathering spot just for sewing enthusiasts. Photo albums give you a spot to share your latest sewing … Read More...
Video tutorial: Knot smocking
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult t-shirt
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan. Love that pleated neckline! Get the tute… Read More...
Template and tutorial: Leather bow embellishment
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Shopshares a template and tutorial for making little leather bows. You can use them to embellish a headband or belt, or anything else that needs a snappy little bow. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt princess crown
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Bits for Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet princess crown from felt. It’s part of Far, Far Away week at Punkin Patterns. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Easy fleece legwarmers
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Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of fleece legwarmers. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’ll help take the … Read More...
Who is the winner of a Lil Blue Boo pattern?
So do you want to know who the winner of the giveaway from Lil Blue Boo is? There were a lot of entries, and I know why. Her patterns are FAB! The styles are hip and full of personality, while … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey overskirt for a ruffled skirt
Sneezerville created a jersey overskirt to give a new look to a ruffled skirt that she made earlier this year (using this tutorial from Alisa Burke.) The result is pure fabulousness!! If you don’t have a ruffled skirt, I … Read More...
Check it out: Refashionista series at I Am Momma
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has started a 2-week Refashionista series. Her series of guest blogs and tutorials are sure to inspire you to see unwanted garments (or other fabric items) in a way. Check out today’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished layered tee from a t-shirt and leggings
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make an embellished layered tee from a plain short-sleeved t0-shirt and a pair of leggings. This is a great way to extend the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeping Beauty doll
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how she adapted the new-classic Black Apple Doll to make a Sleeping Beauty doll for her daughter. She added gathers to the bodice to look like a fancy princess dress. She also created a small … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow
Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how easy it is to make a child’s sweater out of an adult sweater. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make cold-weather clothes for your kids. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Embellish a cardigan with lace & felt applique
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree kicks off her Embellish Knits month with a tutorial showing how she updated a thrift store cardigan with some lace trim and appliqued felt leaves. She also took in the sides and arms … Read More...
Tutorial: Half apron with a casing waist
Sew4Home shows how to make a half apron that uses a cord pulled through a casing to make the waist. Coordinating trim edges the pockets. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Half apron with a casing waist
Sew4Home shows how to make a half apron that uses a cord pulled through a casing to make the waist. Coordinating trim edges the pockets. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]