If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young boy, then you’re probably always on the lookout for fun and creative ways to keep them entertained. And what could be more fun than a pair of mittens that make them … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Handstitched quotation skirt
When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal. As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching. … Read More...
Free pattern: Newsboy style cap for boys
Antoinette from clevergirl.org joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a free pattern and tutorial for making a newsboy style cap sized just for boys. Go to the free pattern and tutorial.
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Free Sewing Pattern: Origami drawstring pouch
Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an origami drawstring bag. She starts with squares of fabric and folds them before adding the drawstring closure. Find out how to do it at Mairuru’s blog… Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Tool apron for sewists and crafters
Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog for making a crafter’s apron for your sewing gadgets. Think of it as a tool belt designed just for sewists, with pockets upon pockets for marking pens, straight pins… Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Toddler girl tuxedo dress
Taylor from Taylored Arts and Mary Janes and Galoshes shows how to make a tuxedo dress for a toddler girl out of an old onesie and an youth-sized t-shirt. Look the look! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pleated ruffle neckline for a girl’s t-shirt
Ruffled necklines are popular looks in women’s wear right now. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to add a pleated neckline to girl’s shirt. Your daughter can have a shirt with neat neckline details just like mommy’s. … Read More...
Tutorial: Raw-edged bias tape finish
Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment. The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Roscoe Robot diaper pouch
Lia from Lia’s Space of Thoughts shares a tutorial for this super cute diaper pouch. It’s made in the shape of a robot. His mouth is a zippered pocket. Feed Roscoe Robot your spare change or your keys and he’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Road Trip Satchel
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shares a tutorial for making a Road Trip Satchel. Make one and fill it with coloring books, crayons, and other quiet entertainment for your child. Don’t save it just for road trips – take it with … Read More...
Tutorial: Tweedy clutch from a man’s suit jacket sleeve
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to turn the sleeve of a man’s suit jacket into a stylish clutch. I love the look of the tweed and the way the buttons end up all in a row at one side! … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a Dr. Seuss-inspired hat Costume
Mama Lusco shares a tutorial on her blog for making a hat inspired by the children’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat. Wear it on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pincushion in a teacup
Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making this lovely teacup pincushion. Old teacups are easy enough to find at thrift stores, and when you buy singles they tend to be fairly inexpensive. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler jumper from a sweatshirt, plus a tulip stencil template
Natasha from Samster Mommy shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s jumper out of an adult sweatshirt, and she also gives a free template for the tulip she stenciled on to the one she made. Go to the tutorial & … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s tunic dress
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home and Tea Rose Company shows how to make a tunic dress for a little girl. Ruffles at the neck and a tiered skirt give it plenty of the frills that girls can’t resist. Go to … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Baby name pennant banner
Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial for making a pennant-style banner to welcome a new baby. The points of the banner spell out baby’s name. If you’re hosting a baby shower, this would make … Read More...
Tutorial: 45-minute t-shirt makeover
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how she gave her son’s t-shirt a makeover in just 45 minutes. She started with a plain short-sleeved shirt and added long sleeves and a stenciled motif on the front. What a cool shirt in … Read More...
Tutorial: Build-your-own play car roads from fabric
Polly from Helping Little Hands guest blogs over at seven-thirty-three with a tutorial showing how to make a set of fabric roads for your kids’ play car. If being made out of fabric isn’t cool enough, what’s really spectacular about … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tie-back baby bib
Head over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this reversible baby bib with tie closures. The simple pattern allows many ways to customize with shaping, fabric choice, or fun trim. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a trash bin cover
Christine from Sew Christine! tells us how to cover a plain trashbin. Use fabric that matches your room decor for a coordinated look.Perhaps you have some pieces left over from another decor project sewing project? Go to the tutorial.… Read More...