Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she recreated the look of a J. Crew shirt using two plain t-shirts and a bit of sewing know-how. She used one shirt as the base, and the other to … Read More...
It’s new: City Weekend fabric by Oliver + S
Do you love Oliver + S patterns for kids’ clothes? Well, now you can make Oliver + S designs out of Oliver + S fabric! Their line is called City Weekend and it will be produced by Moda. Look for … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls’ tunic from a tank
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to turn a basic girls’ tank top into an awesome summer tunic. She slices, dices, and adds a gathered skirt from a printed cotton. Bits that she trimmed off the bottom of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Floaty summer shirt from two scarves
Rebekah from Potholes & Pantyhose shows how to turn two scarves into this floaty summer shirt. I love the way the scarves drape! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a bowtie from your favorite fabric
Laci Jo from Zig Zag’s Handmade This N That shows how to make a bowtie. She also links to a video showing how to tie the bowtie once you’ve made it. Make one from a cool fabric to give this … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a girls’ nightgown from an adult t-shirt
My daughter LOVES sleeping in her daddy’s t-shirts. The knit fabric from the old shirts is so much softer than anything we could buy in a store. Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to … Read More...
Contest: Design a project using Woodland Friends II fabric
Design a project using the new Woodland Friends II fabric by Ellen Crimi-Trent, and you could see your sewing project featured in a full page advertisement in the December 2010 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting AND win a $200 … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Mary Jane slipper socks from dollar store socks
Little Trends shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of shortie socks from the dollar store into a cute pair of Mary Jane slipper socks. All it takes is the addition of a little strap … Read More...
Many uses for a seam ripper
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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