Head over to Fabric.com for a free pattern for this Slinky Slouchy Drawstring Vest from Hot Patterns. It’s only available for a month, so get it now. Go to the download.
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Cool idea: Let your kids create their own fabrics!
Lindsey from Filth Wizardry shares a really cool project she did with her kids. She let them design their own fabrics. She pulled out the paints and the fabric markers and let them go wild. Read more about her cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Lollipop Dot Ruffle Purse from a pair of jeans
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to make this pretty ruffle purse for girls. They’ll love the rows and rows of ruffles! If you cut the ruffles out of your scrap bin, they might even recognize a favorite mama-made garment … Read More...
Tutorial: Pastry bag softie for a child’s pretend kitchen
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog for making a stuffed fabric version of a pastry bag. This is sooo sweet! Now your child can play out the preparation and decoration of all the luscious felt desserts … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote bag with cross-over strap and 0-rings
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial for making her S2 Tote Bag. Her S2 tote is as practical as you’d expect a tote to be, but she adds some unexpected details with a single cross-over strap and O-rings attaching … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered crayon pouch from recycled clear vinyl
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she created this super cute clear vinyl crayon pouch from recycled materials. The clear vinyl came from a bedding bag. Inside the zippered pouch, perfectly-sized pockets hold the crayons at the ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Drafting a child’s back sloper
LiEr from ikat bag shares the next of her pattern drafting installments with a tutorial explaining how to create a child’s back sloper. I am so excited about her series on drafting patterns for kids! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic waist skirt with pockets
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an elastic waist skirt with pockets. The wide elastic waistband makes this a quick project. Ric rac and tulle make a pretty detail around the hem. Get the … Read More...
This week in sewing giveaways
Here’s a quick round-up of some of the sewing-related giveaways going on this week:
Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away a Hera shirt that can be worn in three ways. Deadline is August 28th, 2010. Go to Ruffles … Read More...
Tutorial: Binder pouch with clear vinyl window
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a super cute binder pouch to hold pencils and such. The bit of vinyl pieced into the body of the pouch provides a peek at the contents. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmark
kz from kzjo’s studio shares a fun back-to-school tutorial for making a simple fabric bookmark. It fits around the corner of a page to mark your spot in the book. You can make them quickly, and from the contents of … Read More...
Tutorial: Blinged up kids’ shoes
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make the blinged up kids’ shoes that are all the rage right now. A plain pair of canvas shoes can become trend-fabulous with the addition of paint, glitter, and gemstones. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to a purse lining
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares another pursemaking tutorial, this time showing how to add a zippered pocket to the lining of a purse. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Foxy bag
Lia from Sewmanics and Lia’s Space of Crafts shares a free pattern for her foxy bag. Isn’t he the cutest? Look at his long pointy fox nose for the flap! And those beady fox eyes are surely up to no … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a contrast cuff to a pair of pants
Jamee from Fancy Pants and Homemaker shares a tutorial for adding a contrast cuff to a pair of kids’ pants. This is an easy way to add a punch of color or pattern to make a pair of pants stand … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor padded roll-up cushion
Sew4Home shows how to make this roll-up cushion that you can take with you to picnics, parks, and other outdoor activities. Make it from an outdoor safe fabric to be sure that it will hold up to the elements. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a front sloper for a child
LiEr from ikat bag shares part II of her series on drafting patterns for children with a tutorial explaining how to draft a front sloper. Her explanations are details and easy to understand – perfect for the novice (or wannabe … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless knit top with appliqued petal
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this stylish sleeveless knit top with a cascade of appliqued flower petals. The style of this top is spot on! It looks like it stepped right out of a trendy boutique. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable fabric flower embellishments
Jamielyn from I {heart} Naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Anthropologie-inspired flowers. Attached to a garment, headband, or brooch with Velcro dots, these stacked fabric blooms are interchangeable. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn jacket with kimono sleeves
Betty Kingston shares a free pattern for this newborn baby jacket with kimono sleeves. This would make an awesome baby gift! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Betty Kingston]