Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows how to make this St. Patrick’s day banner. It features a pot of gold at the end of a ruffled rainbow. Wouldn’t this be so cute on your front door? Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler skirt and vest from outgrown pants
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to repurpose an outgrown pair of toddler pants into a pleated skirt and vest. You’ll need to add in some extra fabric to create the pleats and the body of the vest, but … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Scoop-Neck Bib
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for their Reversible Scoop-Neck Bib. Print out the pattern and make a stack of baby bibs, either for a little messy eater at your house or as some baby-shower stash. Get the free pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reusable Swiffer dusting cloth
Abby from Sew Much Ado kicks off Go Green month on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a reusable Swiffer dusting cloth. Now you Swiffer dust all day long without sending any disposable cleaning cloths to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick maternity shirt from a large t-shirt
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows how to create a quick maternity shirt. She starts with a large t-shirt and adds ruching to the sides to shape the extra fabric. Find out how to do it.
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Tutorial: Eyeglass case from a Dollar Tree Potholder
Jessica from Two Shades of Pink shows how easy it is to make an eyeglass case from a potholder. Go to the tutorial. (Scroll down past her awesome tiered dessert plate tutorial.)
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Sewing Pattern: Add a tutu skirt to a onesie
Jessica from Happy Together shows how to add a tutu skirt to a onesie. SO cute!! Get the how-to.
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Free Sewing Pattern: Denim scripture case
Melissa from May and Mae and The Polkadot Chair made this scripture case for her son out of an old pair of recycled denim jeans. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Get the how-to.
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It’s new: Descarte-inspired sewing poster
Threading needles, picking seams, clipping threads. You can’t complete a sewing project without straining your eyes at least once to see some tiny little detail or thread. This poster by JuneBugFelts proudly proclaims, “I sew, therefore I squint.” How true!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect button placement with double-sided tape
I have button phobia. I don’t fear making the buttonhole itself, but the buttonplacement can make me a crazy woman. No sooner do I have the button perfectly stitched and well-secured than I stand back and notice that the button … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: No-sew dolly diaper
Kirstin and Jordan fromKojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make an easy no-sew dolly diaper. The edges don’t have to be finished because they’re made from felt, and sticky back Velcro works for the closure. … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttoned tab-top curtains
Sew4Home gives step-by-step instructions for making a set of tab-top curtain panels. Button embellishments give the appearance of tabs that are buttoned around the curtain rod. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pocket bib from fused plastic bags
Rebecca and Maggie from Homemade Mamas made this pocket bib from fused plastic bags. It’s a fairly simple project, and requires only some fused plastic, bias tape, and a couple of squares of Velcro. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Lookie what she made: Reversible boy’s vest
Saltwater Kids made this reversible vest for her son out of an adult-sized windbreaker and button-down shirt. The pocket on the button-down shirt becomes an interior pocket on the vest. Brilliant! See more photos of her refashion at Saltwater Kids… Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Add a quick lining to a skirt
Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for adding a quick lining to a skirt. She came up with this approach to solve the problem of a store-bought skirt that wouldn’t stay put. Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY doggy blanket
Instructables member barefootbohemian shares a tutorial for making a warm jacket for your dog. This quick sewing project will have him (or her) warm and looking smart during the colder months of the year. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pleated apron with hot pads
Here’s a cool kitchen twofer for you: an apron that doubles as a hotpad. At first glance it looks like just a pretty pleated apron, but the corners of the apron skirt sport built-in hot pads hidden underneath. Now reaching … Read More...
Tutorial: Wedgie-free toddler yoga pants
Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of wedgie-free toddler yoga pants out of an adult t-shirt. The round panel on the butt of the pants provides extra room for baby’s bottom, as well as an … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt beret with cutout motif
CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top. They also share the template for the cutout. Go to the tutorial.
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It’s New: Maddie Bee apron top for girls
Brassy Apple shows off the newest addition to their pattern line – the Maddie Bee apron top for girls. It’s an apron-style top made to be worn over a t-shirt or a blouse. It looks fabulous out of the bright, … Read More...