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.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, book, bag, backpack, back-to-school, school[/tags]
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...
Lookie what she made: Faux leather baby booties Sewing Pattern
So, I recently decided to try my hand at making some cute baby booties, and let me tell you, it was so much fun! I found this great tutorial over at Leafy Treetop Spot, and it gave me the perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic sleeve pattern to create different sleeve styles
The series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes at ikat bag continues! In this installment, Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to adapt a basic sleeve block for other styles. Once you have the basic sleeve block, a few … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Personalized nap-time towel mat
Marisa from The Mama Dramalogues and Elegant Snobbery shows how to make a personalized towel for nap-time at school. She took a pretty towel and then appliqued the letters of her child’s name. Cute, cute! Get the tutorial at The … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Ruffle dress refashion
Paige from Simply Handmade by Paige and Pink Lemonade Store shows how she refashioned a too-big knit dress into this fabulous number. The simple black dress is the perfect backdrop for the ruffle and cluster of rolled fabric flowers at … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered sleeping bags for small dolls or stuffed animals
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make an itty bitty zippered sleeping bag, sized just right for a child’s small doll or stuffed animal. These small sleeping bags will keep your child’s stuffed animals snug and cozy on their … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork zig zag throw pillow
Calli from Make It Do guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this zig zag patchwork throw pillow. This is so pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Drawstring laundry bag for dorm living
Need a gift for a new college student? There’s not much room in those small dorm rooms for knick knacks, but everyone’s got to do laundry. Sew4Home shows how to make a drawstring laundry bag. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Baby doll bassinet
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make this doll-sized bassinet. This soft fabric bassinet gives a special place for a child to lay their baby doll to sleep. And unlike a larger dollie crib, the fabric bassinet … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful tree embellishment from rolled denim
Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this beautiful tree embellishment. She rolled and coiled strips of old denim this tree shape, which she then used as an embellishment for a zippered pouch. I love love love how … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase jumpsuit for little girls
Saffiertje shows how to make a pillowcase jumpsuit for little girls. It’s like a pillowcase dress, but with pants at the bottom. What a great play outfit!! I love the ruffles at the bottom of the pants legs! Go to … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Lookie! More dollies have arrived on my doorstep! This group of TEN dollies was donated by Tere from The Quilted Pug. TEN DOLLIES, people! She used machine embroidery to stitch all of the faces. Brilliant idea!! And I love … Read More...
Giveaway: 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric PLUS a signed copy of Sew Retro!
Judy Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, has an exciting giveaway and interview on her blog. One reader will win 5 yards of Michael Miller fabric of their choice PLUS a signed copy of her book. Wow! It can … Read More...