Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make The Mama Ruffle Scarf. It’s a grown-up version of the Button Ruffle Scarf she posted recently. For the mama version, she removed the buttons and lengthened the scarf to give more … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn slip-on shoes into princess slippers
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how she added a folded ribbon bow to her daughter’s slip-on shoes and turned them into princess slippers. It’s an easy no-sew project that can be completed in just 20 minutes. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy way to lengthen your jeans
With jeans, there’s a fine line between perfect length and highwaters. If your jeans are verging on highwaters, Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows an easy way to get a little bit of extra length out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl neck t-shirt refashion
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to take a pair of crewneck t-shirts and turn them into one awesome cowl neck shirt. She does it with just three seams! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard
Tutorial: Double potholder that protects your wrists
Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a double potholder that protects your wrists while carrying a hot dish or cookie sheet. These would make awesome Christmas gifts!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Boy Trifecta]
Tutorial: Fitted gathered sleeve blouse from a man’s dress shirt
Beccy from Wipster shows how she refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a trim, tailored blouse for herself. She shortened the sleeves and added gathers. I’m loving the cuff detail! Check out her tutorial to see how it’s done.… Read More...
Tutorial: Cozy button wrap
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a cozy button wrap for the cold weather ahead. I love this! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fun Funky Fleece Hat
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land finishes the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits month at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a Fun Funky Fleece Hat. It’s also a warm hat, with earflaps and two layers of … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished sweater arm warmers
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog for making these super cute arm warmers. They’re made from the arms of recycled sweaters, with ribbons and embellishments to make them girl-fabulous. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Flirty Holiday Apron
Staci from Just Sew Sassy guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make her Flirty Holiday Apron. This girly ruffled apron would make a great gift! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
Tutorial: Wavy stitched pleats
Janet M. Davies from JMD Designs created a tote bag with stitched pleat details on the sides. The pleats are stitched down in alternative directions to create a wavy design. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Casserole carrier
2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a casserole carrier. Make one now and you’ll be ready to take your favorite casserole to Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas party potlucks. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Last call: PDF pattern giveaway from Lil Blue Boo
Have you entered our giveaway for a free PDF pattern from Lil Blue Boo? If not, go to the giveaway post and enter now! Deadline is Monday, November 1, 2010.
**The giveaway post says that entries are closed, but the … Read More...
Tutorial: Footed jammies fix
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she fixed the feet of the hand-me-down jammies that had ripped out. Rather than sending them to the trash pile, she cut them off at the ankles and added cuffs … Read More...
Tutorial: The Great Onesie Extender
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to extend the life of a onesie – literally – by extending the crotch snap area. Don’t worry if you don’t have snaps or … Read More...
Tutorial: Lounge-y pajama pants from vintage sheets
Tamara from Ducky House shares a tutorial at The Vintage Sheet Blog showing how to turn an old sheet into a pair of lounge-y Don’t Get Out Of Bed pajama pants. The old fabric in the vintage sheet is … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a broken zipper
There’s nothing like a broken zipper to render a favorite hoodie useless. Laupre shows how to mend it, replacing the broken zipper with a new zipper that works. Get the tute.
[photo from Laupre]
Free pattern: Rae’s Basic Newborn Pant
Rae from Made by Rae shares a free pattern for a basic newborn pant. These itty bitty pants can be made up for boys or girls depending on fabric choice. Go to the free pattern.
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Giveaway: Ronny Oothby softie from Closet Monsters
Head over to the Lark Crafts blog right away to enter yourself into the giveaway for the Ronny Oothby softie that’s featured on the cover of Closet Monsters by John Murphy
. Ronny is the two-horned red and white softie … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult sweater
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a kid’s cardigan out of an adult-sized sweater. She was inspired by similar sweaters from Janie and Jack. I’m loving the deep ribbing around the neck … Read More...