Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this fun Easter-themed felt book. Each page is has an egg applique, and a pocket on the back page holds little felt shapes that can … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen girls’ jeans with a patchwork stripe
Melinda from Trotter Sweet Peas shows how you can lengthen a pair of girls’ jeans by adding a strip of patchwork. Instead of having the patchwork at the bottom, she adds it a few inches above, which allows you to … Read More...
It’s new: Plush bunny Easter basket PDF pattern
Amy from The Idea Room introduces her newest PDF sewing pattern – a plush bunny Easter basket! The PDF is just $3.00. Read more and order from The Idea Room.
[photo from The Idea Room]
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Tutorial: Transform a 70’s shirt dress into retro chic
The How-To Gal shows how she transformed an outdated, shapeless thrift store dress into a sophisticated dress with up-to-the-minute style. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she got this dress from an exclusive indie boutique. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric Easter basket
Dot from Dabbled.org shows how to make a fabric Easter basket. Add some letters to personalize it with your child’s name. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dabbled.org]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, Easter, basket[/tags]
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Tutorial: Make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants
Betz White shares a tutorial over at Petite Purls showing how to make a water bottle sling from a pair of cargo pants. Well, actually just one leg of a pair of cargo pants. That means each pair will yield … Read More...
Free pattern: Make a pair of pretty panties
Mademoiselle Chaos and Sister Infinity from ParaNoire share a free pattern on their blog for this lovely pair of panties. This pattern is the result of a collaboration with the talented Emily Kate.Use a silky fabric for a fancy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a Mei Tai style baby sling
Slingin’ Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted by Mama, for making a Mei Tai style baby sling. This wrap around carrier allows you to keep baby snuggled close to your chest while having your hands free. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own printable fabric
Becky from Infarrantly Creative guest blogs over at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make your own printable fabric. You can print any image on to the treated fabric using your inkjet printer. This is so cool! … Read More...
Free pattern: Sheep softie
This sheep softie by small dream factory is soooo cute!! And she shares the pattern and a tutorial so you can make one for yourself. Love it! Get the free pattern at small dream factory.
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Tutorial: Make a tie-dye t-shirt dress
Rachel from Holy Craft saw a cute dress for her daughter at the department store and realized she could make one herself. She took two t-shirts, tie-dyed one of them, and then patched them together to make one fabulous tie-dyed … Read More...
Tutorial: Update a plain tee by adding a bow
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar uses a scrap of fabric, a button, and a length of crocheted trim to dress up a plain tee. I love the asymmetry of the bow on just one shoulder! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bag from an old t-shirt
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this reusable produce bag from an old t-shirt. It’s covered with little slits to mimic mesh and make the bag stretchy. T-shirt knit is not only soft but it also doesn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushions from plastic bottle and jar lids
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a pincushion ring out of a plastic bottlecap. Brilliant! 
She also shows how to make a slightly larger pincushion from a plastic jar lid that will velcro to the front of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up playmat with zippered toy pocket
A Little Great shows how to make a fabric playmat for toy dinosaurs, action figures, or any other small toys that seem to multiply around the house. When you’re done playing, just put the little toys into the zippered pocket … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to create a ruffle
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 video tutorial series with a video showing how to make a basic ruffle. If you’ve never made a ruffle before, you’ll be happy to know that this is actually a fairly easy technique. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Washable stand-up fabric storage baskets
Jesse from Jezze and Jezzeprints shares a tutorial for making these fabric storage baskets. Cardboard inserts help the sides hold their shape, but can be removed for washing. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Jezze]
Tutorial: Sew an iron cozy to transport a warm iron
How many times has it happened that you’ve taken your sewing machine and iron out for a little sewing get-together, only to realize that it’s time to go and your iron is still hot? LuAnn from May Your Bobbin Always … Read More...
Tutorial: One new appliqued t-shirt from two old tees
Naomi from Omi Creates tells how to make a new shirt out of two old tees. If you’re careful with the placement of your pattern pieces, you won’t have to hem the bottom of the shirt or the sleeves. YAY! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a soft playmat for baby
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft playmat for baby. Lay it on the floor for a soft place for baby to play. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns … Read More...