Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Perfect pleated ruffles without a ruffle foot
Bandy Canyon shares a tutorial showing how to make perfectly pleated ruffles. She used a regular foot on her sewing machine – no fancy ruffler attachment needed. Get the tute.
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Read all about it: Troubleshooting interfacing problems
It can be frustrating, to say the least, when the interfacing that is supposed to improve a project ends up buckling and bubbling. Nicole Mallalieu from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares some tips for figuring out what’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own snap tape for kids’ clothes
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make your own snap tape. Though its possible to purchase snap tape
already made, she started creating her own because it was difficult to find and not available in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a boxy tee
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing pattern: Banded bubble Everyday Shorts
Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create and Delegate shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Everyday Shorts. These banded and bubbled shorts would be awful cute for back-to-school! Raid your scrap bin for the contrast band. … Read More...
Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters
Sew4Home shows how to make their pretty Garden Apron out of fat quarters. You’ll need a total of five for this project, so start digging through your fat quarter stash for a fun mix of prints. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered fabric sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzle
Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles. Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can … Read More...
Tutorial: Kool-Aid dyed elastic for your sewing projects
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how she created custom colors of elastic using a favorite childhood drink. She dyed the elastic with Kool-Aid. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Compilation of free dress patterns
Do you like free patterns? Free patterns for dresses? Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of 52 free sewing patterns. That’s one for each week of a calendar year. Go to the compilation and find some sewing inspiration… Read More...
Tutorial: Brassy Ruffle Top t-shirt refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out … Read More...
Tutorial: All In Tiers tank
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs over at Peace, Love, and Craft with a tutorial showing how to make her All In Tiers tank. The flowy layers were inspired by a similar shirt at Anthropologie. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished t-shirt tunic with beads and lace
Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic. Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim. Go to the tute.
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Free pattern: Solar Dress for girls
Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shares a free pattern for the Solar Dress. This A-line sundress is great for the hot summer weather, and adjustable straps make it easy to wear as a pinafore over a shirt in … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitchen ensemble from a layer cake of precut fabric
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this kitchen ensemble. It includes a table runner, dish towel, and a pot holder. She makes all of these pieces from a layer cake of precut … Read More...
Tutorial: Paneled twirly skirt for little girls
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at Sugar Bee – Craft Edition, showing how to make this twirly skirt for little girls. The body of the skirt is pieced from panels of fabric, making a pretty striped design. … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school zippered pencil case
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog for making this back-to-school zippered pencil case. And being fully lined, these pouches are just as pretty on the inside as the outside. Love them! I want … Read More...
Tutorial: Football Piggie softie
Head over to Sew Saucy to find out how to make this Football Piggie softie. Isn’t he cute?? Oink! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Clothespin bag from old jeans
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans. The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Embellished towel
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial showing how to embellish a towel. Use fabric that coordinates with your decor to add a quick designer touch to your bathroom or kitchen. Get the how-to.
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