Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she made this one-of-a-kind tough-guy t-shirt for her little boy using both bleach and stenciling. I love how she layered the designs!! The scrolly design is the perfect complement to … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make an apron from a coffee sack
Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an apron out of an upcycled or recycled burlap coffee sack. I love the look of the burlap combined with bold graphics!! If the pattern is … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Car playmat with changing seasons
Lookie what Papgena made! It’s a playmat for her nephew, inspired bycarmat projects at Obsessively Stitching and Kleio’s Belly, and her own weather calendar. This car playmat has roads that lead to homes belonging to various family members, as well … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a fabric bike basket
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for sewing a basket that hangs from the handlebars of a child’s bike. The large, open shape means there’s plenty of room to bring a favorite stuffed … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding rhinestone bling to a sewing project
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to add rhinestone bling to a sewing project. It’s amazing how a little sparkle can elevate a shirt from one that a little girl likes a lot, to one that she insists on … Read More...
Free pattern: Missy Cottontail bunny softie
Connie from Clothmatters shares a free pattern for her Missy Cottontail doll. She holds a large Easter egg in her hands. Make this sweet bunny softie as an Easter gift or leave off the egg and make it as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Rescue a stained shirt with applique
Sara from Flannel Queen and My Fabric Obsession shows how you can use fusible webbing applique to rescue an ink-stained shirt. Or a chocolate milk stained shirt. Or a magic marker stained shirt. Or a grass stained shirt. Or… You … Read More...
Free pattern: Strappy top for a Groovy Girl
Last week I showed how to make an A-line skirt for a Groovy Girl. Now let’s make the strappy top to match.
This little top is a quick sew and can be made out of smallish scraps of fabric. Dig … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your boot cut jeans into skinny jeans
Larissa from mmmcrafts shows how to turn last year’s boot cut jeans into this year’s skinny jeans. It’s as simple as sewing two seams. Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Larissa Holland at mmmcrafts]
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Tutorial: Turn your boot cut jeans into skinny jeans
Larissa from mmmcrafts shows how to turn last year’s boot cut jeans into this year’s skinny jeans. It’s as simple as sewing two seams. Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Larissa Holland at mmmcrafts]
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized lace flower
Brooke shows how to make this throw pillow with oversized ruffled flower at her blog, All Things Thrifty. It looks like it would be difficult, but she shows an easy way to make that large fluffy flower. I love the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric-rac trim
Click over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely fabric napkins for spring. The ric-rac peeking out of from the edges adds just the right touch. Go to the tutorial.
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric Car Basket organizer
Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Car Basket organizer. It has pockets for all the things that kids can’t live without, and all the things moms need as well. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Funny Bunny plush doll
Elsie Flannigan from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make your very own Funny Bunny plush doll. Cute,cute!! I’m lovin’ the big heart on his tummy! Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy clutch purse
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this fun little clutch purse. The smaller size is perfect for a night out, and it also means that you can make it out of smaller pieces of fabric. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wipe-clean changing pad from a tablecloth
My Creative Stirrings has the how-to for making a large diaper changing pad with a wipe-clean surface. She gets the wipe-clean fabric from a discount tablecloth. One tablecloth yielded 4 changing pads. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Man’s shirt to cute minidress
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a kicky minidress. Get the how-to.
[photo from Just Chic blog]
They’re new: Lots of Ruffles Skirt and Miss Leila Top/Dress
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows off the two newest patterns to her line. The Lots of Ruffles Skirt features layers upon layers of ruffles that girls will love. The Miss Leila Top/Dress sports an elasticized ruffle at the neckline … Read More...
It’s new: Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read More...
It’s new: Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read More...