The most obvious use for a seam ripper is to, well, rip seams. But did you know that you can use it for so many other things? I didn’t. LiEr from ikat bag shares her top 10 favorite uses for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew summer top with tied sides
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make this no-sew top that ties together down the sides. It’s loose fitting, so pair it with a tank for easy going summer style. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bookmarks
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks. This is a great way to recycle! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: How to make a bow-tie
Prudent Baby shows how to make a bow-tie out of your favorite cotton fabric print. Think of all the fun possibilities!! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern: Make a pair of simple pajama shorts
Dana from MADE continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make a simple pair of pajama shorts. The more fitted, to-the-knee style is both figure flattering and trendy. Love ’em!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Apron with pockets from an embroidered pillowcase
Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase. The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase. This would be so lovely made out of an embroidered … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Make a bread bag from a tea towel
Emily from Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty little bread bag from a tea towel. You can whip one out in no time (She made 6 of them in just half an … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy gathered clutch with interior pockets
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous scrappy gathered clutch. It’s part of the Celebrating Mom series going on at MADE. Not only is this little bag pretty on the outside, the inside features … Read More...
Tutorial: Mad Quilter’s Knotted Bow Bloomers
Mad Quilter shows how to make her Knotted Bow Bloomers. These are so cute!! A pair of bloomers peeking out from the bottom of a baby dress completes the outfit (and covers the diaper). Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Waterproof picnic blanket
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a waterproof picnic blanket. The waterproof fabric is easily (and inexpensively!) obtained from a vinyl tablecloth. Love it! … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make pleated knit trim
Becky from Sew and So shows how she made a pleated fabric trim on her recent t-shirt refashion. The pleated knit fabric adds interest without overpowering the neckline. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth swim cover-up for little girls
Prudent Baby shows how to make this swim cover-up for little girls. The outside is designer cotton for some “pop”, and the inside is terry cloth (from a towel) for absorbancy. Go to the tutorial.
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Mother’s Day sewing projects round-up
Wondering what to make your mother for Mother’s Day? Or perhaps do you want to set a day aside to make something nice for yourself? Look no further than the Make It for Mom Roundup over at luvininthemommyhood. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie back tank top
Bethany from Craftopia shows how to make this cool tie-back tank. The ties help the shirt fit snug right under the bust, which creates a very flattering silhouette. I will SO be making one of these!! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric hair ribbons for little girls
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make your own hair ribbons out of fabric strips. If you cut the strips of fabric from the scraps left over from a skirt or dress project, you’ll have a perfectly coordinating … Read More...
Tutorial: How to determine the size for a round tablecloth
Sew4Home gives us the measurements to take and the calculations to figure in order to determine the size to make a round tablecloth. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Braided fabric headband with large flower embellishment
Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn girls’ “highwater” jeans into capris with contrast panels
Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri … Read More...
Video tutorial: Baby leg warmers from a pair of socks
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks. These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really … Read More...
Tutorial: Grandma’s Apron
Melissa from Frakers Acres guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely Grandma’s Apron. I love the vintage styling of this apron! It’s reversible, too. Go to the tutorial.
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