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...
Sewing for a cause: Bean bag sets for orphan schools in Liberia
Craft Hope has announced their latest charity sewing project. They are partnering with the Liberian Orphan Education Project to provide bean bag sets to send to orphan schools in Liberia, West Africa. This is an ambitious project, with hopes of … Read More...