Gina Sekelsky from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life shows her most recently completed sewing project – a handstitched cardigan covered with a favorite quote from Maya Angelou. The simple lines of the cardigan are the perfect background for the words … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage sheets become a bed quilt
Cara Jean Means from Bigger Bolder Happier and The D. I. Denizen shows how two vintage sheets, some batting, and some binding become a cool bed quilt. Have fun mixing the bright colors and prints of the vintage sheets for … Read More...
Giveaway: Dear My Kids pattern
Karen from Dear My Kids and Dear My Kids Easywear is giving away four of her patterns on From an Igloo. (One pattern each to four winners.) As the mama of a school-aged girl, I’m thrilled that she now has … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase dress
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a free video tutorial walking you through the steps to create a pillowcase dress. This is a simple dress, easy for beginning sewists. She also sells a print version of the tutorial along with a … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D fabric flower wall art
Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this 3-D fabric flower wall art piece. What a fun way to add a splash of color to your walls! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fancy tulle bed canopy for a girlie-girl room
Nikki from Lilybug Designs made this girlie-girl bed canopy for her daughter’s room in reponse to her daughter’s declaration that her room was not “fancy enough.” With the pink tulle and the feathers, I bet she doesn’t say that now! … Read More...
Free pattern: Scottie dog appliqued throw pillow
Editor’s note: This pattern is no longer available.
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for the cute little Scottie dog that she used to applique the cover of this throw pillow. What an absolutely … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a beach chair cover from a towel
Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make cropped denim joggers from an old pair of jeans
A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution
. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Felt roast chicken play Food
Do you love felt food? Fairyfox shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt roast chicken. This would be so much fun for a kid’s play kitchen! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into her “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress. Paired with a wide belt, it’s fabulous for summer style. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Easy gathered felt flower
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered flower. The body of the flower is made from craft felt, and the center is a button. These pretty flowers are quick to make, … Read More...
Tutorial: Art Journal Super Stylin’ Appliqued Burp Cloth
Bari J. Ackerman guest blogs at Sew4Home with a downloadable PDF tutorial for this Art Journal Super Stylin’ Appliqued Burp Cloth. It’s a long name, but an applique project this fabulous deserves a lot of words to describe it. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea stain inexpensive lace for a headband with a vintage look
Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to use leftover tea bags to give inexpensive lace a vintage look. She uses her lace to make a quick headband, but you could use this on any kind of project where you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric strawberry keychains
user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries. She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pretty purse with woven ribbon and bow
Cut Out + Keep user Jenny B. shows how to make this pretty purse. Two-sided ribbon is woven through slits cut in the body of the purse (use a buttonhole for better wear), and is tied into an oversized bow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy quilted placemat
The fabulous Ayumi from Pink Penguin joins the Spice Up Your Kitchen series at Noodlehead with a tutorial showing how to make a scrappy quilted placemat. Strips of patchwork create a splash of color down each side. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a gaping waistband on a pair of jeans
Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect jeans fit than a gaping waistband. You know, the ones that allow someone to look down and see your underwear? Brenda from Whosies & Whatnots has a solution for that, and shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Free pattern: Robot applique
Who says robots are only for boys? Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a … Read More...
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated neckline detail
Laurel from Dart and Gather shows how she made this stylish t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated trim added to the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew. It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read More...