Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for a 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls. The loose, sleeveless top is good for warm summer weather, but it can also be easily adapted to winter weather by pairing it with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Super cute art tote bags for your creative little monster
Craftster user sadsilver shows how she made these super cute art totes. The lined tote bags will hold pads of paper or coloring books, while the monster appliques on the front are designed to hold the crayons or pencils. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized ruffled fabric bloom
Alison from Cluck, Cluck, Sew guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized fabric bloom. I love the scrappy look from using bits and pieces of a whole lot of fabric prints! She … Read More...
Read all about it: 36 fabric flower tutorials
There are just about as many variations on the fabric flower embellishment as there are species of actual flowers out in the natural world. Alison from Oopsey Daisy has rounded up links to 36 fabric flower tutorials. Go to her … Read More...
Free pattern: For Pleat’s Sake pretty pleated tote
Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Seven fun sewing projects using a pillowcase
Se7en gives a list of seven sewing projects that can be done with a pillowcase. There’s the classic pillowcase dress or skirt, but there are also several projects I wouldn’t have thought of before. A cutting/assembly diagram gives an abbreviated how-to … Read More...
Sneak peek: A video walkthrough of Sew Retro
Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages? Well, you’re in luck. Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make The Perfect Diaper Cover
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making The Perfect Diaper Cover. You can make them out of one piece of fabric or with contrast bias tape around the edge. You say you think these are the cutest things ever, … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork patriotic drawstring pouch
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this patriotic drawstring pouch. The patchwork around one side of the pouch in her example is done in the colors of the Malaysian flag. You could easily adapt this … Read More...
Tutorial: How to set snaps with a snap setting tool
Amy from Positively Splendid tells how to add sewing snaps
to a sewing project using a snap setting tool. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow belt
Creating your own accessories can be both fun and rewarding, especially when they add a personal touch to your wardrobe. The “DIY Faux Leather Belt” tutorial from Leafy Treetop offers a straightforward guide to crafting a chic belt using minimal … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero wristband from felt
Sandy from Oh Sew Sandy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make superhero wristbands from felt. Whether your child loves Batman, or thinks she’s Wonder Woman, a wristband is an important part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow cover in just 4 steps
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a throw pillow cover. With just 4 steps, it’s a quick and easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a dress for a 11.5″ fashion doll
Sharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to sew a dress for a 11.5″ fashion doll (such as Barbie). After all, the fun of a fashion doll is changing the clothes – again.. and again… and agaion… Go … Read More...
This week in sewing giveaways
Kerry from Fabric Therapy shares a review of her new favorite pattern – the Sweet Pocket Pinafore by Heidi & Finn. She’s also giving away a free pattern of choice from a list of patterns that have been featured … Read More...
Check it out: Remix by Ann Kelle
Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish a scarf
M & J Trimming shares a trio of tutorials for easy ways to embellish a scarf. They show how to dress up a plain scarf with lace trim, with dangly coins, or with pom pom fringe. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a back-to-school backpack
Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress Designs shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute back-to-school backpack. Get the how-to.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
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Cool idea: Stay-put necktie magic trick
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 Seam Tutu
You’ve made it through summer and gotten the kiddoes back to school. So now it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make her 2 Seam Tutu. Two seams – how easy is … Read More...