Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion found a cool way to lengthen her little boy’s jeans. Instead of adding length at the bottom, she slashed them at the middle and added patches there. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Soft flannel icy-hot packs
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make these soft flannel icy-hot packs for boo boos. Keep them in the freezer and you’ve got a cold-pack on the ready. Need a hot pack? Just pop it in the microwave. … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a maternity shirt into a bubble shirt
Jacy from bitOwhimsy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty bubble shirt out of a maternity shirt. The elastic that she added to the bottom gives definition but keeps the fit loose and easy-going. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cool ruler ribbon D-ring belt for boys
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make this cool D-ring belt for boys. The measuring tape print is some Tim Holtz ruler ribbon. If you had a cloth measuring tape, I bet you could use … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Josephine Kimberling offers a free PDF tutorial showing how to make this ruffled pillow using her fabulous fabrics. This would be an awesome addition to a girly-girl’s room, or it would also be beautiful sitting on some patio furniture. Get … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Designer-look ruffle flower top from a long-sleeved tee
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to recreate the look of a designer top with oversized ruffle flower applique by refashioning a long-sleeved tee. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]
Free pattern: Henrietta Hedgehog applique
Editor’s note: It has been brought to my attention by a concerned reader that this is a copyrighted design. You can purchase a shirt with the hedgehog design from Mini Boden here. As a rule, I do not link … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible fabric headband
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this easy reversible fabric headband. It attaches together at the bottom with Velcro. This is such an easy project, there’s no reason not to have a pretty headband to match … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie-front belt
Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars guest blogs over at Free Spirit Fabrics with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty tie-front belt. The belt is wide at the front with long thin ties that wrap around the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Coiled rag bowl
Kimara from Wee Folk Art made this rainbow coiled rag bowl as a birthday present. Isn’t it gorgeous? She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
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Tutorial: Sweet sock kitty softie
Brenda from Kraftee Bee guest blogs over at Craft Passion with a tutorial for making this little sock kitty softie. Awww…. His sweet little kitty face makes my heart skip a beat. Get the tutorial to find out how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Revamp a dolly stroller with a new seat
Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shows how to revamp a worn-out dolly stroller by replacing the fabric seat. Not only does it give new life to an old stroller, but chances are the fabric you choose will be tons cuter … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered Lunch Money Cuff
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Or So She Says with a tutorial showing how to make a cool back-to-school project. It’s a lunch money cuff with a zippered compartment for lunch money. This is such a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly shirt with tulle wings
Gretel from A Little Red Ribbon shares a tutorial on her blog for this fun butterfly shirt for little girls. If the applique on the shirt wasn’t cute enough, the back of the shirt has dimensional butterfly wings from gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Party Skirt with bow for little girls
Genevieve from Creative Spaces guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute party skirt for little girls. It’s a gathered skirt with a pretty bow at the waist in the front, and elastic at … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled chiffon scarf
Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled chiffon scarf. So pretty!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
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Tutorial: Make pockets from repurposed shirt cuffs
Jamie from Lovely Nest Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose the cuffs of a dress shirt into small pockets. The edges are already finished and buttons and buttonholes already sewn. All you have to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim guitar applique for jeans
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she recreated the look of an expensive pair of kid’s jeans with a bit of applique. It’s part of her Boutique Style for Less challenge. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Ruffled messenger bag
By Night shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous messenger bag with a gathered front flap. A bit of easy applique finishes the look. What a pretty bag! Get the how-to. Scroll down to find the downloadable … Read More...
Take the Sew 5 Challenge with The Creative Maven
Molly AKA The Creative Maven is celebrating National Sewing Month with her Sew 5 Challenge. She came up with the challenge as motivation to complete some of the projects on her must-sew list. For the challenge, she will post 5 … Read More...