Nicola from Flowerpot Design and The Flowerpot Blog shows how to make a stemmed taffeta flower. These fabric flowers feature singed taffeta petals, wrapped bead center, and ribbon covered stem. Aren’t they gorgeous? Go to the tutorial and make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Handstitched square bib
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make this simple baby bib from two squares of fabric. When it snaps around baby’s neck it folds in half into a layered triangular shape. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Handstitched square bib
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make this simple baby bib from two squares of fabric. When it snaps around baby’s neck it folds in half into a layered triangular shape. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt refashion with Anthroplogie-inspired asymmetrical neckline
Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows us how to refashion a long-sleeved t-shirt into this Anthropologie-inspired tee with an asymmetrical neckline. The ruffles are so soft and feminine! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make dolly jammies from outgrown baby pajamas
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to repurpose an outgrown pair of your child’s baby jammies into a pair of dolly pajamas. If you don’t have a pair of baby jammies that you’re willing to part with, you can usually … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy skinny jeans with knee patches
Susan from Freshly Picked participates in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of little boy jeans into skinny jeans. Look at those knee patches! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Receipt wallet from oilcloth
Get a handle on all those receipts floating around in your purse with a small wallet designed to keep them together and organized. Skip to My Lou has the how-to for making a receipt wallet out of oilcloth
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Lookie what she made: Men’s shirt refashions
km-17 shares some of her favorite men’s shirt refasions on Wardrobe Refashion. She has turned men’s dress shirts into several styles of women’s blouses. Her attention to detail gives the menswear a delicate, feminine edge. Go to Wardrobe Refashion … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby changing pad
Jill from Homemade by Jill joins in the Celebrate the Boy action with a tutorial showing how to make a changing bad. Make it from boy-themed fabrics for a boutique quality baby gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Free Sewing Tutorial: Easiest apron you will ever make
Laura from Laura’s Birdnest shares a tutorial on her blog for making what she calls, “the easiest apron you will ever make.” Judging from the tutorial, I think she’s right. But don’t let the title fool you – it may … Read More...
Free pattern: Robot applique for a t-shirt
Christina from 3 Sweet Pea’s shares a free pattern for this robot applique. She created the applique to cover up a stain on a t-shirt. Now the stain is covered and the shirt is cutified! (Is that a word? No? … Read More...
Interview with Lizzy House at Project: Project
Lemon Cadet from Project: Project kicks off her new interview series with a series of questions for Lizzy House. Check out what Ms. House has to say about where she finds inspiration for her fabric lines, her electronic book How … Read More...
Giveaway: Winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway
The winner of the Sew Liberated book giveaway is….
That’s you, Liz B!
I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address. I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy method for a faced waistband
Becky Joiner shows her favorited method for making a faced waistband. It’s an easy way to create a high and tight waistband perfect for a short-waisted figure. Her tip for perfect stitching in the ditch is particularly helpful. See how … Read More...
Tutorial: Stray sock kitty softie
The Inadvertant Farmer shows how to turn a stray sock into a sweet kitty softie. Awww… isn’t he cute?? Look for a sock that has a different colored heel to highlight the shape of the kitty face. Go to the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern,Tutorial: Snap belt for a little boy
Elsie Marley celebrates the boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a belt for a little boy. Snaps
give it an all-boy look. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Make a pair of toddler leg warmers from an adult pair of knee socks
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a pair of leg warmers for your toddler out of a pair of adult-sized knee socks. You can find knee socks in so many fun patterns – polka dots, stripes, novelty prints. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tie for your little man
Amber from M & A blog shows you how to make a handsome tie for your handsome little man. The tie is attached to a velcro neckband, which means easy on/easy off. Wouldn’t this be just the thing for his … Read More...
Giveaway: Cash Envelope Wallet PDF tutorial from Wiener Dog Tricks
To celebrate the release of the PDF tutorial for her Cash Envelope Wallet, Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks is giving away the tutorial to one lucky Craft Gossip reader. Will it be you?
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Free printable: Wiener dog pillow
Christine from Jane Avion created this shaped pillow printed with a wiener dog illustration. I’m not even a dog person, but I think this guy’s a total cutie!! She shares the graphic as a free downloadable file, so you can … Read More...