andi from Embroideroo shows how to make a pincushion shaped like a strawberry. The white polka dots on the red fabric that she used in her example look like the seeds on the outside of a real strawberry. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Funky CD holder from scrap fabrics
Jennifer Juniper from Hope Studios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this funky CD holder from scrap fabrics. It’s funky because of all the different prints used in the project. And it’s scrap-friendly because each pocket … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless summer dress from two t-shirts
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LJ from Drink and Dress shares a tutorial for making a strapless summer dress (with built-in bra) out of two t-shirts. This is a great way to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless summer dress from two t-shirts
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post has been removed.
LJ from Drink and Dress shares a tutorial for making a strapless summer dress (with built-in bra) out of two t-shirts. This is a great way to give … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a girl’s shirt with a Gymboree-inspired bow
Rachel from In the Happily Ever After shows how to add a large bow embellishment to a girl’s tank. She was inspired by a similar top at Gymboree. The oversized ribbon bow is sooo girly!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Shaggy Bag from crocheted jersey fabric
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this fabulous Shaggy Bag. The outside of the bag is made from 6 yards of jersey fabric that is cut into strips and crocheted with a loop stitch. The … Read More...
Tutorials: Headband week wrap-up
If you are wanting some new spring hair accessories, look no further than Notes From A Very Red Kitchen. Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a week’s worth of headband tutorials. Styles include a basic skinny … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Sew a feminine maternity skirt
Kirstin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this maternity skirt with ruffled trim at the bottom. The ruffles give a romantic, feminine look that is all too often absent in maternity clothes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner. It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really). The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys
The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Woman’s v-neck summer blouse from a button-down shirt
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt. The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck. Read more about her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Strawberry Fields lattice throw pillow
Sew4Home continues their series of Earth Day inspired pillows with a tutorial for making their Strawberry Fields pillow. Strips of fabric are stitched down in a lattice pattern across the top. I love the texture it creates! (I’m also lovin’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve
CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Baby bib
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters
Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to.
Sneak peek: Patty Young prints in stretch knits!!
When I saw this post over at Patty Young’s blog, my heart just about skipped a beat. Her prints are fabulous in quilting cottons, but they’ll soon also be available in stretch knits! Oh my!! Read more about this … Read More...