Creative Jewish Mom made this bean-shaped zippered pouch to hold the beans in her Alphabeans game. She created this activity she designed to help her children learn the letters of the alphabet. Read more about her cool learning game… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew yourself a pretty new ruffle bib dress
Alexis from My Mama Made It and lex shows how she made this pretty new dress for herself. The top portion is made from on old t-shirt, and the bottom from some yardage. A ruffled bib on the top portion … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter hat from a sweater
Head over to A Hoot and a Holler to find out how to make this winter hat from a sweater. I’m loving the large felt flower!! Her instructions show a child’s hat, but there’s enough material in a sweater to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric vase wraps from charm squares
Sew4Home shows how to use a pack of charm squares to make a set of vase wraps. Use Valentine’s themed fabrics (or any fabrics in red, pink, and white) to make some easy Valentine decor. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing in a straight line
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 video tutorial series with Lesson 3, which shows how to stitch in a straight line on your sewing machine. See the video.
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Tutorial: Little boys’ boxer briefs from old t-shirts
Ramona from One Mama’s Creative Outlet shares a tutorial for making a pair of boxer briefs for your toddler or preschool boy from an old t-shirt. Brilliant! The soft knit of an old t-shirt is perfect for this project Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hat from a sweater sleeve
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective share a tutorial on Craftzine for making this hat for baby out of the sleeve of an adult sweater. The hat is styled to stay put on baby’s head. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a soft tunic
Head over to CraftStylish to get this tutorial by Cal Patch on how to turn a t-shirt into a tunic with a gathered front. This tutorial by Cal Patch is an excerpt from CraftStylish Restyle. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled jersey scarf
Sew Much Ado has the how-to for making this ruffled jersey scarf. I’ve got to try her method for creating and stitching down the ruffles. Check it out! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Jumper dress for an infant
Rachel from Smile and Wave shares a tutorial for making a jumper for a little bitty baby. The dimensions she gives are for 0-3 months. Make one of these as a present for a new little baby, and you’ll quickly … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a long skirt
Rochelle at Home Sweet Homebodies shows how she transformed a long skirt into this maternity shirt. The cap sleeves and ruffles at the neck are totally on trend for this season! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ribbon headband
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to recreate the look of an Anthrolopologie ribbon headband, but at a fraction of the cost. See how to to do it.
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Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bags
Start the New Year by going green at the grocery store with these reusable mesh produce bags. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make them. This is a quick sewing project that will help keep loads of … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Notes message center for your family
Make a point of telling your family members just how much they mean to you with this Love Notes message center. Each family member has a pocket where you can slip sweet notes. Susanne from beyond the kids shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers with gathered petals
Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how she makes these fabric flowers with petals that are gathered around a yo-yo center. They’d make great embellishments for hair accessories, purses, or jackets. Grab your scrap bin and make up a bunch! … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen t-shirt sleeves to create a layered look
A short-sleeved t-shirt can become a long-sleeved tee with a simple addition to each sleeve. The end result is a layered look. This is also a great way to squeeze another season out of a shirt that your child has … Read More...
Read a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole vintage sewing tool
Sarai from Colette Patterns gives a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole tool. These are no longer produced and can be difficult to find, but from the sound of her review they’re certainly something to be on the lookout for. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls
LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Crib toy and book organizer
Jess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books. Go to the tutorial.
Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool
Threads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool. If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out. Go to the article.
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