Annekata shows how to make what may be the coolest closure ever for a bag. It’s a skeleton key and a handstitched key-shaped buttonhole. I love this so much!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: 1-Hour Dress
CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this stylish knit interlock dress in just one hour, no pattern required. The pleating on one shoulder adds style. Pair it with a wide belt to cinch it in at the waist and create … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s superhero cape from dishtowels
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a child’s superhero cape out of a pair of dishtowels that she picked up at the dollar store. A Velcro closure makes it easy to put on and take off. If you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girls Chiffon ruffle tee
Melanie from Orangutan Designs and Sewing for Scarlett used scraps of chiffon from the Can-Can Skirts she recently made to create matching t-shirts. These t-shirts would be so cute with the Can-Can Skirt, but I bet they’d be pretty awesome … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s halter with criss-cross straps
The Sewing Dork at Redemption shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tie-back halter top, sans printed pattern. The fabric straps criss-cross and tie in a bow at the back. What a lovely look … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: “I Wanna Be a Girl Scout” t-shirt and removable collar
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her “I Wanna Be a Girl Scout” t-shirt and removable collar. Worn together, they have such a cool retro vibe! Of course, you can also wear the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable water bottle cozy from a washcloth
We’ve recently ditched the throw-away plastic water bottles in favor of the reusable metal ones. Not only are they better for the environment, but we can be more confident that we’re not getting some creepy chemicals leeching into our water. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ribbon and lace to a plain tee
Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to embellish a plain kid’s t-shirt with ribbon and lace. The rows of ruffles have a bit of the old-tuxedo look, but with a decidedly girly flair. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Easy credit card wallet with birdie applique
Tricia from Made by Me shares a tutorial for this easy credit card wallet with a cute little birdie applique. (She shares the template for the applique as well!) This would be such a fun project for a beginning sewist! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Double-layered scalloped twirly skirt for little girls
Christie from The Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home kicks off her Sewing Through the Decades challenge with a tutorial for making this double-layered scalloped twirly skirt for little girls. This week’s challenge is to sew something reminiscent … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sock bunny softie rattles
Jill from Homemade by Jill guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make these sweet little sock bunny softie rattles. Stripes or other fun designs on the socks make them colorful toys for little baby hands. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeping bag for an 18″ doll
Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make a sleeping back for an 18″ doll. Velcro closures make it easy to put dolly to bed and to take her back out. Perfect for dolly sleepovers! (Can you guess what we … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Maya Angelou cardigan
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 … 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...