**I’m reposting this from yesterday, since yesterday’s post had a bad link. My apologies for the confusion!! This is what happens when your Craft Gossip Sewing editor gets too many windows open on her computer at the same time. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Add flutter sleeves to a plain tank
Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a ruffled flutter sleeve to a plain tank. Paired with a coordinating applique, it makes an awesome summer top!! Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Kitty cat softie, meow meow!
Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available, but you can find a similar pattern on the same site for a teddy bear softie. I think this could easily be turned into the kitty cat by changing out the ear … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric treat bags with vinyl windows
Bridget from Everyday Chaos guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial for making these fun fabric treat bags. A clear vinyl window gives a peek at what’s inside. She filled the bags with brightly colored gumballs and paired … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a mermaid swim tail
Instructables member msaraann shows how to make a super cool mermaid swim tail. A purchased monofin fits in the bottom to give it structure. What a neat idea!! Get the how-to.
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Giveaway: SewHip magazine from Sew Christine
Christine from Sew Christine is celebrating the appearance of one of her tutorials in SewHip magazine with a giveaway. (Congrats Christine on getting published!!!) One lucky reader will receive a copy of SewHip magazine that includes her tutorial. Go to … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to make a blind hem
Kathleen from The TumtumTree and Grosgrain shares a video tutorial showing how to make a blind hem. A blind hem is barely noticeable from the front of the fabric and is often used to hem trousers or skirts. The secret … Read More...
Tutorial: How to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out
If seeing a pattern or tutorial calling for a narrow tube of fabric (like for a strap) has you groaning in dread of having to turn that sucker right side out, then check out this tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read More...
Free pattern: Superhero gear for Dolly Donations dolls
Part of my pledge for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge was to create a shirt and pair of pants for the boy doll.
But after a full day of drafting and sewing, and redrafting and ripping and resewing (and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make new cushions for your rocking chair
A set of new cushions may be all you need to update a plain wooden rocker so that it matches your decor. Amber from Willow Would shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Get the how-to.
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Read all about it: Super Stitches is super!
If you have a young sewist in your house, or just want to be inspired by what a young sewist can do, then check out Super Stitches blog. All of the posts and projects are by a 9-year-old sewist … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a soft headband for baby
Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a soft headband for a little bitty baby. The white fabric bands that you see in the picture are loops that allow you to attach a clip to embellish … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Bow Pillowcase Dress for little girls
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom joins the Babyhood Bonanza over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous pleated dress for little girls. I love that big bow! The body of the dress is made from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick Trip Diaper Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Quick Trip Diaper Bag. Sized smaller than a traditional diaper bag, it has just enough room for the essentials. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a no-sew fabric pup tent
Head over to ReadyMade to find out how to make this fabric pup tent for the kidlets. Think of all the adventures they’ll have! From what I can from their tutorial, there’s no sewing involved – just a big piece of fabric draped … Read More...
Review and giveaway: Noodles and Milk sewing patterns
Vanessa from LBG Studio posts on her blog with a review of the Noodles and Milk line of boutique-style clothing patterns for little girls. As a bonus, she’s giving away two of their patterns to a couple of lucky readers. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a marble maze game from scrap fabric
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make a quick little marble maze from scrap fabric. The goal is to maneuver a marble through the maze stitched into a fabric pouch. Because it’s all enclosed, you can keep this … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple cowl-neck t-shirt dress
Stephanie from Made in Australia guest blogs at Sewing with Trudy with a tutorial showing how to make a simple cowl neck t-shirt dress. I love the drape of a cowl neck! It’s easier than you think, and it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple windscarf
Bethany from Craftopia shares a tutorial for making a simple windscarf. What’s a windscarf, you say? It’s a scarf that you tie around your head to keep your hair from getting all crazy blown around in the wind. Pair it … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect rolled hems on a serger
Pam from Off the Cuff Style shows how she achieves a perfect rolled hem on a serger. Once you master the serged rolled hem, you can use it to quickly finish off the edges of napkins, tableclothes, or even the … Read More...