Did you know that Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tum Tum Tree has started a monthly dressmaking sew-along? It’s called A Frock by Friday, and each week long sew-along walks through the steps of creating a dress from a different … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ bubble shorts from a pair of pants
Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to transform a pair of pants into a pair of bubble shorts for little girls. I love the contrast band at the bottom! This quick refashion is a great way to repurpose a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a hand towel
Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel for little kids
Click over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this cute Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel for little kids. A bath sheet (oversized towel) gets paired with a yard of printed cotton to make a fabulous wrap for drying … Read More...
Free pattern: Bath mitt puppets
Jessica from Running with Scissors and Primo Bambino shares a free pattern & tutorial for making these super cute bath mitt puppets. The downloadable PDF includes patterns for a shark, fish, and alligator bath mitt from washcloths or towels. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fitted sheet for a crib or toddler bed
Dana from MADE guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fitted sheets for a baby crib or toddler bed. They’re easier than you think and allow you to create custom bedding for your child’s room. … Read More...
Giveaway: Easy Knit Top/Dress ePattern from Squiggly Twigs Designs
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Mother’s Day witha giveaway. She’ll give a copy of her Easy Knit Top/Dress e-Pattern to one lucky reader. Go to Squiggly Twigs Design for details and to enter the giveaway.
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Tutorial: Simple lined pouch with button closure
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this simple lined pouch with button closure. A pouch like this has so many uses – use on to hold a memo pad, your cosmetics, or receipts. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender-filled tea bag sachet
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this lavender sachet that’s shaped like a tea bag. (Love that little fabric tea bag hangtag!) This is a quick project, perfect for a last-minute gift. … Read More...
Lookie what she made: From shapeless shirt to retro wow
Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons took a shapeless button-down shirt and gave it new style with shortened sleeves, a shapelier fit, and a new collar. (The new collar is made from the cuffs of the sleeve. Brilliant!) The result … Read More...
Tutorial: One Seater floor cushion for toddlers
Susan from Living With Punks made this One Seater floor cushion for her small children, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m lovin’ the handle on the side that makes it easy to tote it around the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy batwing tunic from a rectangle of fabric
Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic. The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric – no pattern necessary. Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothesline applique dish towel
Christine from Jane Avion shows how to add this fabulous clothesline applique to a tea towel. She was inspired by a similar tea towel at Anthropologie. I love the dimensional aspect of the tiny appliqued clothes! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Hand printed market bag from a t-shirt
Sharon from lovely bud shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun market bag. The bag is made from a plain t-shirt, which she then prints with stamped images. Use a purchased stamp, or get creative and carve … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a cascading ruffle tee
Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely shirt for spring or summer. Layers of ruffles cascade down and around the front of the shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler girls’ Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to turn a pillowcase into this fabulous Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress for toddler girls. Don’t have a pillowcase handy? Use vintage sheets or your favorite cotton yardage. Get the tute!
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Tutorial: Create a fabric photo frame applique
Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fabric photo frame applique. The photo slides in behind the frame made from fabric and clear vinyl. What a cool idea for a Mother’s Day … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Border Tea Towels
Sew4Home shows how to dress up a plain tea towel by adding fancy fabric borders. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Mexican tent dress-inspired spring top
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study made this spring top inspired by a Mexican tent dress. She shares a tutorial showing how she achieved the characteristic styling on the yoke. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Machine hemstitch with a wing needle
Threads Magazine shows how to achieve a hemstitch on your sewing machine using a wing needle. The technique works best on natural fibers, such as linen. Go to the tutorial.
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