Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: “Messy ribbon” reverse applique
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique. She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house. This technique will work with any large image with simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork fabric file folder
Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder. Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love. Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reversible wrap skirt
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt. The design is genius!! I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial & template: Phrenology pincushion
The Graphics Fairy as a free template and tutorial for making this phrenology pincushion. Go to the template and tutorial.
[photo from The Graphics Fairy]
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Tutorial: Make a ruffle bib for baby
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles. Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered flouncy skirt for little girls
Brianna from Sew Lovely Life guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make a layered flouncy skirt for a little girl. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase-style dress for baby girls
The pillowcase dress is a perennial favorite style for little girls. Prudent Baby shows how to make a pillow-case style dress for a baby girl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Quick and easy toddler dress from an adult blouse
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a toddler dress out of an upcycled loose-fitting adult blouse. It’s a quick, easy project that can be done in about an hour. That’s less … Read More...
How important is the bias in your bias trim, anyway?
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...
Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt refashion
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...
Tutorial: Applique with used dryer sheets
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...
Easter Sewing Pattern Binky Baby Bunny
If you love the Binky Baby Bunny from mmmcrafts, you’ll be thrilled to see that you can now make her an Easter Binky Baby Bunny with these accessories. The pattern is called Bibs & Booties and costs $5.00. In this … Read More...
Tips for bubble-free interfacing
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...
Tutorial: Make boys’ boxer briefs from old t-shirts
Nancy’s Couture shows how to make a pair of boys’ boxer briefs out of two old t-shirts. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Nancy’s Couture]
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Tutorial: “Pebbles” scalloped twirly skirt with peek-a-boo tulle
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...
Free pattern: Little lamb pillows
The Purl Bee has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little lamb pillows. These little guys make me think of Easter, but there’s really no reason you couldn’t display them all year. Go to the free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Graffiti van pillows or appliques
Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial at I Love To Create for making these graffiti’d van pillows. Don’t need a stuffed graffiti’d van? Make an applique instead! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from I Love To Create]
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow covers with ruffled trim
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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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Raise a neckline with a simple gather
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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