Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside. She adds pockets and a zipper for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Coastal Curtsy Skirt using just one seam
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall fabric pumpkin
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl scarf from an old sweater
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to turn an old sweater in a pretty new cowl scarf. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rhythm of the Home]
Tutorial: Snow White costume for cold weather
It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween. While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a strappy romper for baby
Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for this sweet little strappy romper. SO cute! The pattern is the size of her 7 month old baby, but could be adapted larger or smaller. Go to the free pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-in-1 stroller bag and messenger bag
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for a clever 2-in-1 stroller bag and mesesnger bag. The roomy, boxy bag snaps around the handles of your stroller keeping your essentials right where you need them while pushing … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy denim tote bag with leather handles
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sturdy denim tote bag. Heavy fabric and leather handles make this a heavy-duty bag, while French seams keep the interior free from raw edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Firewood tote
Laura Wilson from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make this firewood tote, just in time for the cooler fall weather. Get the how-to.
[photo from Whip Up]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s pillowcase shirt from three fat quarters
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair guest blogs in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make this pillowcase shirt sized for a school-aged girl. … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed trick or treat tote bag
Whitney and Alish from Sisters’ Stuff guest blog over at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make these cute monogrammed trick or treat bags for Halloween. They start with a premade canvas tote from a craft store, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace a broken front fly zipper
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to replace a broken front fly zipper in a pair of pants. Find out how to do it.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
Tutorial: Make a twist & tie halter dress from a long skirt
Meream from Thimble Cap and Bored & Crafty shows how she turned a long gypsy skirt into a halter dress. She loved the skirt but it was too long. She cut some length off of the bottom and used that … Read More...
Tutorial: “Seize the Day” fabric coasters
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make these “Seize the Day” coasters. The pretty quilted coasters feature the words “Carpe Diem” stamped in fabric ink at the bottom, a perfect phrase to accompany your morning … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepy Daisy plushie
CraftBits has the how-t0 for making this super cute Sleepy Daisy plushie. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftBits]
Tutorial: Quick and easy chair cushions from placemats
Shelly from Fourteen Countess shows how she turned some dollar store placemats into cushions for her dining chairs. What a great idea for some quick and easy cushions! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fourteen Countess]
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Sewing Pattern: Shirred sundress
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this pretty shirred sundress. The shirring may look difficult, but elastic thread makes it easy. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craft Passion]
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Turn an upcycled sweater into a shrug
Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create & Delegate shows how she turned a basic sweater into a cute little shrug. It’s part of her series on Making a Sweater Better. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Create different skirt shapes from a sloper
LiEr from ikat bag continues the series on pattern drafting on her blog that she has been working on with Jen from My Measuring Tape. They’ve already shown how to create a sloper, add sleeves, and create a neckline. Now … Read More...