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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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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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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Tutorial: Spring snake softies
Spring isn’t just about flowers and bunnies and baby chicks. At least not for little boys who also love bugs and snakes and crawly things. Sharon from Lovely Bud made these snake softies for her boys in celebration of spring. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a belted heating pad
Nicole from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! created this belted heating pad to help ease the pain of her injured back. The insert can be heated up in the microwave, and the belt keeps it right where it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a chiffon scarf from bias strips
The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf. They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hanging jewelry organizer for necklaces and bracelets
Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry. The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for little girls
April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls. It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric. The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday Blouse from two pillowcases
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases. I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shower curtain with fabric rosettes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain. She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Draft and sew a child’s crossfront top
Miscellany of Me shares a tutorial on her blog for drafting and sewing a child’s crossfront top. The pattern for this top is based on a plain t-shirt pattern. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Part 1 shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flower bouquet that you can wear
Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial.
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