Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial for making these awesome Sailor Pants/Shorts for toddlers. She shows how to draft the pattern from an existing pair of pants, and then explains how to sew them up into a pair … Read More...
Free pattern: 4th of July Patriotic Outdoor Pillows
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial and applique patterns for making these fabulous patriotic outdoor pillows perfect for 4th of July decor. I am absolutely in love with these pillows – the bold graphics, the spraypainted backgrounds, the vinyl … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute car-shaped pillow
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make this super cute car-shaped pillow. VROOOM!! Go to the free pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tissue Pouch for your purse
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs over at Tea Rose Home with a tutorial for making these tissue covers. These covers are sized to hold a travel pack of tissues to keep them nice and neat while in your … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a little girl-sized purse for dress-up fun
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at The Crafty Cupboard with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl-sized purse. If you’ve got a little girl who loves to play dress up, I bet she’d love one … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool felt floor cushions with Hawaiian-style motifs
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these oversized Hawaiian-style floor pillows. They’re made from wool felt (doesn’t fray), so you won’t find yourself having to turn under all those edges when you applique the … Read More...
Tutorial: Teach your kids to sew by making a pillow
Blair from Wisecraft guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a sewing tutorial aimed at the kiddoes. Her simple stuffed pillow tutorial would be a great project to introduce them to sewing. It introduces some basic … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Recover a set of crib bumpers
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns join the Baby Bonanza at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to remake a set of crib bumpers. By starting with an existing bumper set, you can just create a new cover rather than having … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make thread bars for garment closures
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website for making thread bars for garment closures. A thread bar is a sturdier version of a crocheted thread chain, and can be used in place of a metal “eye” in a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two-piece shirred Sprinkler Suit for little girls
Nothing says summer like little kids playing in the sprinkler!! Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co. and Create & Delegate shows how to make this adorable two-piece Sprinkler Suit for little girls. The top is shirred, with ribbon straps. Go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse
Megan from artsy/craftsy shows how to make this loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse. She used a silk print for hers, but any lightweight fabric would work. The drape is figure-flattering, and the simple shape is a good pairing for a busy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Liberty Sundress for toddler girls
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making her Liberty Sundress. What a pretty sundress for little girls!! The pleating, gathered pockets, and ric-rac edging are optional, so you can make this as easy or as complex as you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an unbreakable baby mirror with soft fabric frame
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this mirror that’s made just for baby. The flexible mirror is unbreakable, and the fabric frame is soft. Velcro straps allow you to hang it from crib rails, a car seat, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom iPad cover
Heidi from Made by Heidi wanted a cover for her iPad, but didn’t like any of the styles available from the store. Instead of settling on a design she didn’t like, she took to her sewing machine and made one … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer for small toys
Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success shows how to make this hanging pocket organizer. This set of fabric pockets can be hung on the back of a car set to organize the many small toys that seem … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts
Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line … Read More...
Free pattern: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial and pattern for making this cute pouch that’s shaped like a giant pencil. How cute is that?? Make one for yourself to keep your pens and pencils organized in your purse, or make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick and easy mouse pad
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a custom mouse pad for your computer. All it takes is a couple of really cute fabric prints and some double-sided fusible interfacing. Go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Short pleated skirt with contrast hem
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish mini-skirt. The pleats are a bit sassy, while the bows are sweet. The contrast bias tape hem finished off the bottom edge nicely. Go … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Easy T-Shirt Dress for girls
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a girl’s t-shirt dress out of an adult-sized t-shirt. This is my favorite way to make summer playdresses for my daughter. It’s fast, it’s … Read More...