Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making the 90-minute shirt for little boys. You can create one of these shirts using the knit fabric from an adult-sized shirt. This is part of her Celebrate the Boy month, but there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a pettiskirt
Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Swan softie
Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie. I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Slipcover the backs of your dining room chairs
Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair. Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow
Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day? Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one. Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Valentine’s eye pillow
Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day? Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one. Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a maternity panel to pair of pants
Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants. Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sweet Candy Dress with transfers and tie-dye
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl. She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired potholders from recycled materials
Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders. You can make them from all recycled materials. Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Removing sleeves from a raglan-sleeved shirt
Suzannah from adventures in dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she took a raglan-sleeved shirt and turned it into a stylish sleeveless shirt. Removing the sleeves lets the pretty gathered yoke stand out. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ann Taylor-inspired ruffle tank
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this ruffle tank inspired by a similar shirt at Ann Taylor Loft. The addition of the ruffled bib takes a plain tank and makes it fabulous. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Cool idea: Serged fabric ribbon
If you’re gifting one of your sewing projects, why not use the scraps to create some coordinating ribbon? Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life serged some printed cotton to create this pretty fabric ribbon. Read more at her blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Groundhog iPod Touch cover
Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial on her blog for making the cutest little cover for an iPod Touch. It’s a little groundhog! Squeal!! Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Sew a booster seat
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a booster seat to help little bodies reach a tall table. Use designer fabric to give it a boutique feel. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Detour Diaper Bag
Head over to Make Baby Stuff for a free pattern for their “Detour Diaper Bag”. Check out those angled pockets! Any hip mama would be proud to carry one of these. Go to the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Felt Heart Memory Game
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Designs with a tutorial showing how to make this matching game out of felt. Different colored hearts make it fun for Valentine’s Day. Get the how-to.
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New patterns & a giveaway from Melly & Me
Click over to Melly & Me’s blog to see pictures of the two new patterns they’re adding to their line. There’s Dee-Dee Dolphin (shown here) and a Raspberry Ripple bag that features fabulous triangular pleats. Read more at Melly & … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY leg pillow and cover
I sleep on my side and use a leg pillow in order to keep my back properly aligned. My current leg pillow wore out about 2 years ago, but I’ve continued to use it long past the time it should … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a snap closure disguised as a button
Bobbi from I Am Only 1 Woman guest blogs over at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing her “faux button” technique. The button on top is just a decoration; the real closure is the snap hidden underneath. Find out how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ribbon headband
Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial for making this pleated ribbon headband. Go to the tutorial.
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