Dana from MADE guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood showing how to make a pair of ruched leggings for girls. Leggings are a wardrobe staple for my daughter. These are awesome! The gathers and the button embellishments are girly perfection! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bands and Buttons Raglan Top
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to alter a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to make her Bands and Buttons Raglan Top. I’m lovin’ this top!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]
Read all about it: Sewing thread
Keyka Lou shares an article on their blog all about the types of thread available for machine sewing. Read all about it at the Keyka Lou blog.
[phtoo from Keyka Lou]
Tutorial: Fancify your socks with lacy trim
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: “I Scream” appliqued onesie
Kelli from Pretty Lil Posies plays on the “you scream, I scream” poem with this super cute onesie. The words “I Scream” appear below an appliqued ice cream cone. Wouldn’t this make an awesome baby gift? She shares a template … Read More...
Tutorial: Interchangeable Theme Pillow
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a pillow with an interchangeable front panel. The panels are attached to the pillow body by buttons. To change them out for the season (or your mood), just unbutton the one and … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit fabric cowl
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a cowl from knit fabric. Pair it with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt for an easy winter outfit. Get the tute.
[photo from Punkin Patterns]
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Toddler girl’s twirly skirt from two scarves
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how she made this toddler’s twirly skirt out of a pair of dollar store scarves. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from kojodesigns]
Template and tutorial: Bat softie mobile
Sew4Home shares a template and tutorial for making a fun mobile from bat softies. What a fun decoration for Halloween! Get the template and the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Lovely lightweight poncho that’s easy to make
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a stylish lightweight poncho. It drapes beautifully over the body. It’s easy to make, too. Just one seam is all it takes to make one. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy-sew pumpkin tutu costume for little girls
Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Washable beanbags from upcycled materials
These beanbags by Thomas from Way Cool Kid are made with seriously kid play in mind. The beans are actually sewn up into a removable insert, which makes them washable. And they’re made from upcycled materials, which is both cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired gathered scarf
Jessica from Sew Home Grown (embracing the art of homemaking…) shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired ruffled scarf. The gathers down the center are so pretty! They’re quick and easy to make with elastic thread. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween apron with a ric rac spider pocket
Phyllis Dobbs shares a downloadable tutorial for making this super cute Halloween apron. The big spider applique is actually a pocket. How fun! And check out his button head and ric rac legs! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: A-line skirt with ruffled hem
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this A-line skirt with fabulous ruffle detail at the hem. It was inspired by a similar (but much shorter) skirt from Charlotte Russe. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Infinity & Beyond Scarf
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for an Infinity & Beyond Scarf. It’s a versatile scarf that can be worn at least different ways to suit your mood, your outfit, or the weather outside. Made from a soft flannel, it’s snuggly for … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Corn Costume
Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Fitted top with pleated neckline from a dress shirt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she created this fitted top from a man’s dress shirt. I love the pleated neckline! Get the tute.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]
Tutorial: Oilcloth tote bag
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty oilcloth tote bag with edges finished with bias tape. Get the how-to.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Sewing Pattern : Monster lunch sack
Alisa Burke guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a monster lunch sack. It’s made from a natural canvas, and painted and appliqued with a wonky monster face. Go to the tutorial.
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