With all the Valentine’s sewing projects for kids, teachers, and significant others, why not whip up a little something pretty for yourself? These Madeleine Mini Bloomers are just the thing! Sarai from Colette Patterns is offering the downloadable pattern for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Crinoline Skirt for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make this simple crinoline skirt for a little girl. Gathered tulle peeks out of the bottom of this pretty skirt. Make it from … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Simple CD Wallet
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows off this simple CD Wallet that she made. There’s no tutorial, but she does give the measurements of the pieces she used to make it. If you’ve made knitting or make-up rolls before, then … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sleeveless petal shirt
Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows how to make this petal top. She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw in the move, I Love You, Man. The tone-on-tone petals add interest, but don’t overpower. Beautiful! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Women’s tiered ruffle skirt from two t-shirts
Holy Craft has the how-to for making this women’s tiered ruffle skirt. If you’ve got two old t-shirts and a bit of elastic, you’ve got what you need to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Oilcloth mini shopping bag
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth. If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth mini shopping bag
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth. If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth mini shopping bag
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make this mini shopping bag out of oilcloth. If my math is correct, the finished size of this small bag is 7 inches tall x 4.5″ wide x 3.5″ deep. Go to the … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Girl’s shirt from a “prairie” dress
Lookie what Terri from Giddy Giddy made from a thrifted “Little House on the Prairie” style dress! The dated style of the dress gets a fresh look with the addition of an appliqued bib, bright buttons, and an apron. Love … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a set of shoe forms from socks
Claire from blah to TADA! shows how you can turn an old pair of socks into a set of shoe forms. Just slide these stuffed forms into the toes of your shoes to help them keep their shapes while you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a shirt for your dog out of a baby’s shirt
Babies aren’t the only little ones who need cute shirts. Your dog also deserves a trendy t-shirt. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a shirt for your dog out of a baby shirt. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tip: Zipper to insert cardboard in the sides of a fabric bucket
Kim from Save That Pickle Jar! happened upon a happy accident when making a fabric bucket out of a burlap rice bag (inspired by maya*made). The bag’s zipper ended up on the side of the bucket, which made a … Read More...
Unique children’s clothing and accessories at Miss Julia
Check out the super cute children’s clothing and accessories to be had at Miss Julia. Her signature look is retro-sweet-meets-mod, and I could just eat it up! She started her own line of clothing and accessories after getting tired … Read More...
BurdaStyle’s Get Inspired by Alabama Studio Style sewing challenge
BurdaStyle kicks off Natalie Chanin’s blog tour with the Get Inspired by Alabama Studio Style sewing challenge. For this challenge, make or reinvent any article of clothing, inspired by her new book, Alabama Studio Style.
Free pattern: Appliqued tea cup Valentine & tea bag holder
Find out how to make this Valentine’s Day card with appliqued tea cup at Sewing.org. Not only is it a pretty applique design, but it doubles as a place to hold a tea bag as a little Valentine’s giftie. How … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Birthday party hats for dollies
Does your little girl love playing Birthday Party with her dollies? Mine does!! So I was excited to see this tutorial that Melissa from Perry Jayne shares on her blog. She shows how to make a doll-sized birthday party hat … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replicate a favorite softie
Joanne from Craft Passion shows how she creates a pattern for softie from an existing one. You can use this method to create replicas of your favorite softie shapes. Brilliant! She created the softie you see here using this method. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired cardigan refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff revamps a plain ole cardigan into this vintage-chic version. The collar is made from a vintage handkerchief. She shares a tutorial so you can do make one, too. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Fabric covered headbands
Head over to Calico to find out how to make these beautiful fabric-covered headbands. These are definitely going on my must-sew list! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Red Hot Momma Valentine’s Day appliqued shirt
Shelly from I didn’t sign up for this and Vintage Girl shows how to make this Red Hot Momma shirt for Valentine’s Day. This simple little applique project is soooo cute! Go to the tutorial.
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