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...
Free pattern: Ruffled Halter shirt from Oliver + S
Oliver + S share a free downloadable pattern for their Ruffled Halter shirt. It was originally published as a freebie in the 2010 issue of Stitch magazine, but is now available as a PDF from their blog. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add lace trim to the bottom of a hem
Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to add a bit of lace trim to a hem so it peeks out the bottom. This simple little addition really amps up the girliness of a skirt or dress! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric-trimmed hooded towel as a quick gift
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this easy fabric-trimmed hooded towel. She made one as a gift for nephew. Fabric binding on the edges gives it a pop of color. That tractor fabric is SO right on for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Romantic sash from lace and cotton
Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lace and cotton sash. The white tone-on-tone that she uses in her example creates a light, romantic look. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Child-sized guitar strap
Molly, aka The Creative Maven, made this child-sized guitar strap for her 2-year-old rock and roll star. Knowing that he won’t be a little little guy forever, she added buttonholes to make it adjustable. If you have your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric-covered bead necklace
The next time you’re feeling the need for some new jewelry, how about giving your fabric stash a visit? You can make this knotted fabric and bead necklace easily from beads, fabric, and grosgrain ribbon. Jennifer from My Life a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ribbon ruffles to plain ankle socks
Kathryn from I Can Find the Time shares a tutorial for a sock embellishment that blows my mind in both it’s simplicity and it’s cuteness. She adds ribbon ruffles to the ribbed cuffs of plain ankle socks. Genius!! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric flowers
Anj from Multi-Purpose Wings shares a tutorial for making these long-stemmed fabric flowers. I love the look of a bunch of them all in a vase together!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sewing pattern organization for small spaces and easy access
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this article is no longer available, so all of the links below are broken.
Amy from The Fabric Bar posts on her blog about the organization system she developed for her sewing patterns. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a super cute tote bag from a pair of placemats
Jackie from Blessings Overflowing shows how to make this super cute tote bag out of a pair of placemats. This is a quick, inexpensive sewing project. I love the texture and the bright green of the placemats she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof Park Blanket
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this waterproof park or picnic blanket. No more wet spots on the bottom of your shorts from damp grass! She includes a loop to hold your keys so they won’t get … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Mermaid Doll with a swishy fishy fin
Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll. Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon. Look at her seashell bikini top! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...