Eva from Couturier Mommy shares a series of video tutorials designed to teach someone how to sew. From how to thread a sewing machine to picking out a sewing pattern to installing a zipper, her library of 25 video tutorials … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy M&M Halloween costume
lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume. And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Striped felt playmat with ric rac trim
Jessica fromSew Homegrown posts a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this striped felt playmat for her daughter. I love the bright stripes and the giant ric rac
trim around the outside! She stapled the pieced felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a plain bolero a vintage look
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she gave her plain bolero sweater a style makover. She adds gathered trim, elastic, and buttons to give it vintage charm. This same process would also work for … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Girl Sling Pouch
Zura from Sew Retro Chic! takes part in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Little Girl Sling Pouch. What a cute little bag for girls!! The straps are … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cupcake costume
Patrice from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make no-sew cupcake costume. She also shows how to make a “cherry on top” headband to finish off the look. Your little one will literally have the sweetest costume of everyone this … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wedding veil for just $5
Instructables user scoochmaroo shows how to make a wedding veil for just $5. That’s SO much cheaper than the ones you buy at the bridal shop! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized scrappy ruffle flower
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to use a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) to create this ruffled rosette throw pillow. I love the scrappy look that comes from using different prints in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Underpants diaper cover from a onesie
Kasia from Dream Home shows how she used the bottom half of a onesie to make a diaper cover that looks like big kid underwear. The ones she made were for her son, so she used contrast thread to stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle front cardigan
Cut Out + Keep user Sew Petite Gal shares a tutorial for making a ruffle front cardigan. She was inspired by a similar cardigan she saw at Ann Taylor Loft. She started with a plain cardigan and added strips ruffled … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad cover and stand
Instructables user becarella shows how to make a quilted iPad case. The flexible cover rolls to prop up the screen for easy use. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Kimono-style pajamas for any size baby doll
Atelier Caroline shows how to create kimono-style pajamas for a baby doll. Her tutorial shows how to use existing clothes that fits the baby doll to create a pattern to make the kimono top, allowing you to create a top … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
If a lunch bag emblazoned with a cartoon character doesn’t appeal to you, why not make your own? Sew4Home shows how with their tutorial for making an insulated lunch bag. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Puffer fish softie from a chenille mitt
Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorable puffer fish softie from a chenille mitt. The soft fringe of the chenille mitt becomes the fuzzy spikes of a puffer fish. So cute!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Reversible Ribbon Dress for little girls
Eva from Couturier Mommy shows how to make this Reversible Ribbon Dress for little girls. The A-line dress is embellished with ruffles across the bottom and pretty ribbons on the straps. So pretty!! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag
Katja from maedchenmitherz shows how to make a zippered make-up bag that’s both pretty and practial. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with tool pockets and pincushion
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hobo Dance Bag with braided strap
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of dance shoes, … Read More...
Craft Gossip Dolly Donation: More dollies!
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday. More dollies! 6 more dollies, in fact. This brings our grand total for Dolly Donations to 34 DOLLIES. WOW! Y’all are awesome.
These 6 dollies come from Kathy in Indiana. Each has its … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped Table Cover with fitted corners
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she made a fitted vinyl table cover with scalloped edge. With scalloped edge. I had to repeat the bit about the scalloped edge because it’s just so stinkin’ CUTE. Go … Read More...