When a pattern calls for bias trim, do you ever find yourself wondering if you could get by with cutting the trim on the straight grain?  Beth from Project: Project experimented with trim cut on the bias and on the … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with a ruffled button placket down the front. Okay, so the buttons aren’t functional, but they sure are decorative, no?  Go to the … Read More...

My husband and I have a running battle over dryer sheets.  He likes them, I do not.  However, after seeing this tutorial by Vanessa from V & Co. and Uptown Jane, I may have just had a change of … Read More...

Ann from Gorgeous Fabrics (an aptly named store) shares some tips on her blog for achieving bubble-free interfacing.  If you are plagued by buckled or bubbled interfacing, read her tips to find out how to get a smooth fuse.  Go … Read More...

Nancy’s Couture shows how to make a pair of boys’ boxer briefs out of two old t-shirts.  Brilliant!  Go to the tutorial.

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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a “Pebbles” skirt – named so because the scalloped edge and tulle are reminiscent of the outfit worn by the character of the same name on The Flintstones.  What a fabulous skirt!!! … Read More...

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for making a throw pillow covers with ruffled trim around the edges.  Make a couple for your couch, or to dress up your bedding ensemble.  Go to the tutorial.

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Cara from Bigger Bolder Happier and DI Denizen shows how she raised the neckline of a top using a simple gathering stitch.  The result is a pretty neckline with less “exposure”.  Go to the tutorial.

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If you’ve got a vintage paper pattern that is particularly fragile, or that needs to be graded to another size, then you’ll need to trace the pattern before you begin your project.  Casey from Elegant Musings shares information on her … Read More...

You can download a free pattern for a kid’s snail backpack from Sewing.org.  The snail shell forms the body of the backpack, with his stomach sitting flush against the back.  Cute, cute!  Get the PDF here.  Or, go … Read More...

Adrianna from Crafterhours saw a girl’s drop-waist tank dress from H&M that she loved.  She almost bought it, but then realized she could use her mad sewing skills to make one herself.  She gives a step-by-step tutorial showing how she … Read More...

Even if your machine doesn’t have an automatic or stepped buttonhole feature, you can still use it to create machine-sewn buttonholes.  Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to do it.  Go to her tutorial.

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I recently received a couple of sweet baby prints from Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric.  It’s part of a tutorial exchange hosted by Totally Tutorials.  In return for receiving the supplies, I agreed to write a tutorial for a … Read More...

Lily from The House of Mirth made these flirty pin-up girl style shorts out of a pair of men’s business trousers.  Who knew pleated front pants could be made so sexy?  I’m lovin’ those scallops cut into the fronts!! If … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog for making flip-flops with interchangeable ribbon toppers and embellishments.  To change the look, simply peel the Velcro backed ribbon off and replace with a new design.  Brilliant!!  … Read More...