Dana from MADE offers a free pattern for the Warhol Dress and its Amore Italiano version (shown here). These loose-fitting, sleeveless knit dresses are perfect for summertime play, but the tie top and the appliqued/stenciled designs are totally high style. … Read More...
Tutorial: Kicky Swimming Kickboard Slipcover from vintage stretch polyester
When summer comes, we pull up stakes and move down to the neighborhood swimming pool. Not literally, but we do spend about 90% of our free time there. And with pool time comes swimming gear.
My daughter has one of … Read More...
Tutorial: From boxy tank to flattering tunic
The Eco Stitcher tells how she turned this boxy tank into a flattering tunic. A strip of contrast fabric adds extra length, and a bit of shirring cinches it in under the bust. Read more at The Eco Stitcher.… Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl mustache baby bib
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins the Babyhood Bonanza over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make this oh-so-awesome vinyl baby bib. The mustache applique is all boy! The vinyl makes an easy wipe-clean surface, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fairy tutu, no sewing required
Bird from Bird Crafts shows how to make this no-sew fairy tutu. It’s easy, it’s cute, and you can make these out of any color of tulle. I love the hot pink that she used in her example!! I made … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart-shaped corsage t-shirt embellishment
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to embellish a plain tee with heart-shaped knit scraps. The scraps get folded and tucked to create a dimensional corsage applique. How pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags with applique
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make these reusable fabric gift bags. No cutting, folding, or taping wrapping paper. Just slide the gift inside and cinch up the drawstrings. Simple applique designs make them super cute. Go to the … Read More...
Sew-along tutorial: Child’s booster seat cover
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting will be hosting a sew-along for making a booster seat cover. This fabric cover slips over the booster seat to keep it from getting dirty with all the food that inevitably is dropped by a young … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Unisex boxer shorts
Head over to Craft Passion for a free pattern for these unisex boxer shorts. Make them for your hubby as a Father’s Day gift, or make a pair for yourself for comfy lounging. I love the cut of the pockets … Read More...
Craft Hope collects handmade washcloths and towels for Gulf cleanup
If you’ve been watching news of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and feeling helpless as this disaster continues to unfold, here’s a way you can put your sewing (or knitting or crocheting) skills to use to help … Read More...
Free download: Super Cute Pattern Making Measurement Chart
Every time I make a garment for myself, I get out the measuring tape to see how big I am around the waist, hips, etc. The numbers tend to get jotted down on scrap bits of newspaper with no notations … Read More...
It’s new: Loungewear designs by Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns adds to her line of vintage-inspired sewing patterns with the introduction of two patterns for sewing loungewear.
“Nutmeg includes a sweet little bralette that ties in the back and at the shoulders with ribbons and looks … Read More...
Tutorial: Neon doily t-shirt applique
Buffy from B. Jane Brewing guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to take yesterday’s crocheted doily and turn it into a neon t-shirt applique that is very “today”. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Make a toddler’s cardigan from an adult sweater
Why is it that clothes get cuter and cuter the smaller they get? This little toddler-sized cardigan is no exception. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patch pockets in three variations
Mo from lime gardenias shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make patch pockets in three variations. Whether it’s the pieced striped pocket, the bias-edged pocket, or the bow-trimmed pocket, any of the three would look … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle baby bonnet
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, for making this ruffle baby bonnet. The ruffle trim is so sweet framing baby’s face! It cinches in the back to allow an adjustable fit as … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rufflelier (ruffled chandelier)
Sarah from 2 Giggle Boxes made this ruffelier, a chandelier wrapped with ruffled fabric strips. Wouldn’t this be fabulous in a little girl’s room, or as a decoration for a fancy tea party? You can make one with the tutorial … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a funky bracelet from scrap ribbons and trim
Here’s a fun idea for all those left over bits of ribbon and trim that are too small for a project but too cute to throw away. Turn them into a funky bracelet. Jessica shows how at her blog, Happy … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred bubble sunsuit for baby
Rae from Made by Rae shares a tutorial for making a baby’s summer bubble sunsuit. With snaps at the crotch and shirring around the top and the legs, it’s easy on – easy off. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: iPad slip cover with outside pocket
TeresaDownUnder shares a tutorial for an iPad slip cover on her blog, Patchwork. A large pocket wraps around the outside of the cover, giving you a handy place to hold your accessories or stash your notes. You can make it … Read More...