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...
Tutorial: Peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks with windows
Make It Perfect shares a tutorial for making these super-cute and super-practical peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks. A clear plastic window on the front gives a peek at the bag’s contents. Go to the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Tips for sewing knits, plus a tutorial for a mock coverstitch
Knit fabrics have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but really I think it’s just a matter of them behaving differently under the needle than other fabrics. Not harder, just different and requiring some adjustments in the tools … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled kimono swim cover-up for little girls
Joanna from The Project Corner made this super cute swim cover-up for her little girl. It has long sleeves and a hood to keep her from getting cold after she’s out of the water. I love the ruffles and the … Read More...
Giveaway: Summer Scarf from The French Curve
What’s the easiest summer scarf project? One that’s already made, of course! Amber from The French Curve is giving away a handmade scarf to a lucky reader. Contest ends July 8, 2010. Get the details and enter the giveaway at … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fitted sheets for a doll crib or bed
I posted a link yesterday to a tutorial for making a set of bumpers for a baby doll crib. If you’re making bumpers, you might want to make some fitted crib sheets to match. Dolly size, of course. Chris from … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby playmat with fabric-covered arches
AmberLou from The Paisley Cupcake shows how to make a playmat for baby, much like the ones that cost a lot of money at the baby stores. It even has those fabric-covered arches that you can hook small toys on … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Toddler’s summer sundress with a large front pocket
Priti from Arm Candy For You shows how to make a summer sundress for a little girl. I love that big pocket in the front – perfect for all the treasures that come home from the park or a walk … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Doll crib bumpers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityposts a tutorial on her blog how to make a set of crib bumpers for a dolly’s bed. This is so insanely cute!! Get the how-to.
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Read all about it: Sewing machine needles and what all those numbers mean
I’ll admit that I’m fairly ignorant when it comes to sewing machine needles. I know to change the needle every now and then, and I know to match the description on the package to the type of fabric I’m … Read More...
Tutorial: Spruce up your towel with polka dot appliques
Vanessa from V and Co shows an easy way to spruce up a plain towel for some pooltime cuteness. She appliques circles cut out of another towel to make giant polka dots. Get the how-to for making your own.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled umbrella from dollar store items
Becky Waldrop shares a tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she turned some common dollar store items into a fabulous ruffled umbrella. This would be awesome for little girls! Actually, this would be awesome for all-grown-up girls, too!! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a drawstring binky bag to keep pacifiers at the ready
When you’re in need of a pacifier, it’s generally because there’s a fussy baby you’re wanting (needing) to quiet. And it never fails that the fussier the baby, the deeper the pacifier is hidden in the recesses of the diaper … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line skirt with geometric design at the hem
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial for making this fabulous pieced A-line skirt with a geometric design around the hem. It’s part of their Skirt Week series. The piecing is easy, but it looks complicated. Be prepared for some dropped … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfectly matched motifs when joining fabrics
Donna Babylon, author of Decorating Sewlutions, shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to achieve perfectly matched motifs when joining fabrics. Fusible tape makes it quick and painless. Find out how to do it at Sew4Home.
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Tutorial: Super Simple, Super Cute Skirt for toddler girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a super simple toddler skirt that happens to also be super cute. Your little girl will love the fancy frilliness of the eyelet fabric; you’ll love the fact that the finished … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric business card holder
Quilt In Progress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this clever business card holder. The body is made from a quilting cotton, with strips of ribbon for the sides and holding the shape. This doesn’t take … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a portable ironing board
Head over to Patchwork Posse to find out how to make your own portable ironing board. By making it yourself, you can create it to the size that best fits your sewing needs and travel style. I often use large … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pattern from your favorite t-shirt
The perfect t-shirt can take years to find – the one that snugs to your body in exactly the right places, and floats away in just where it needs to. And when you find that tee, you want one in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a swimdress out of a knit mini-dress
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has a brilliant solution to the ever-agonizing and always-stressful bathing suit search. This year, the “perfect” suit wasn’t actually a bathing suit at all, but a mini-dress that happened to be made from a polyester/spandex … Read More...