Christine from From an Igloo shares a tutorial for making her Bubblegum Jumper for girls. This simple gathered jumper is easy to make and easy to wear – perfect for a springtime wardrobe update! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a chalkcloth tablecover
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog for this chalkcloth tablecover. It’s super easy and the kiddos will LOVE being able to mark all over the table without getting yelled at! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Plunge neck tunic or dress
Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe shows how to make an awesome plunge dress (shown here) or tunic. Great for layering, this casual dress or tunic can be made with just a few easy seams. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Plunge neck tunic or dress
Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe shows how to make an awesome plunge dress (shown here) or tunic. Great for layering, this casual dress or tunic can be made with just a few easy seams. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel organizer
On your next trip, keep all of your travel documents organized with a handy travel organizer. Laura from Thimble shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Thimble]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, travel, organizer, wallet, passport[/tags]
Free pattern: Funny Bunny softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie. Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection! Get the free pattern.
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Sewing Tutorial: Easy spring hat for baby
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a simple spring beanie for a baby out of knit fabric. You can get the knit from an old t-shirt or onesie. This is such a cute, carefree look for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple gathered skirt in 20 minutes
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes. She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings or zippers. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Keepsake fabric photo blocks
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of soft memory blocks with custom-printed images of baby. She also free-motion stitched the name of the baby on one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quiksilver-inspired boys’ tee using bleach pen and handstitching
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar sure can rock the little boys’ tees! This time she uses a bleach pen and handstitching to create a Quiksilver-inspired tee. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Lookie what she’s making: A year of dress refashions for $1 a day
Lookie what New Dress a Day is making! She has embarked on a year-long refashioning project aimed at rejuvenating her creative spirit. She’s refashioning a new garment every day out of thrift store and tag sale finds, and she’s given … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bookmark and penholder
Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a fabric bookmark and pen holder rolled into one. This quick little project uses small bits of fabric, so dig out your scrap bin and make a stack for your gift stash. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tank top with braided straps
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make this tank top with braided straps. She made it from a long-sleeved tee, which are widely available on the clearance racks as the weather warms. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Recycled Mooshy Belly Bunny
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric. The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie! Go to the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom zipper pull using freezer paper stencil
Sometimes all it takes is one fabulous detail to transform a plain garment into something special. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Seven-Thirty-Three with a tutorial showing how to make a custom zipper pull. She … Read More...
Fabric weaves demystified
Twill, basketweave, jacquard – do you know the difference between these different fabric weaves? Sew4Home does, and they give us the lowdown. Go to the article.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, weave, type, twill, basketweave, jacquard[/tags]
Tutorial: Child’s play toolbelt from a placemat
Molly from The Creative Maven shows how to make a child’s play toolbelt from a placemat. Not only does a placemat have edges that are already finished (no hemming!), but it’s also a sturdy material that can hold up to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled headband
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband. Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: “Murphy’s” layered ruffle skirt
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a layered ruffle skirt. What a pretty look for spring! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, skirt, layered, layer, murphy’s[/tags]
Tutorial: Felt tools for little hands
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt versions of daddy’s tools. (Or mommy’s tools, really.) These soft tools won’t accidentally smash any fingers or dent any coffeetables. Go to the tutorial.
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