Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this birthday outfit for a friend’s daughter who was turning one. It features fabric printed with cupcakes
and sprinkles, but what makes me weak in the knees is the appliqued cupcake complete with … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini felt dolls and clothes
Runo from Nuno Life shares a free pattern to make these mini dolls and clothes from felt. They remind me of a larger, felt version of my daughter’s Polly Pocket dolls. I think it’s because the doll clothes are open at … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt initial ornaments or gift toppers
Christmas 2009 has come and gone, and with it all of the hustle and bustle and last-minute sewing. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby helps you get a jumpstart on next Christmas with a tutorial on her blog for felt initial … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s headband from a old tie
Heather from My Kind of Wonderful shows how to refashion a man’s tie into a cute headband for a baby girl. What a sweet way for her to wear something of her daddy’s around all day! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Replace a coat lining
A new lining can breathe new life into a coat that looks as if it has seen better days. Cal Patch from Hodge Podge Farm shares a tutorial on CraftStylish for replacing the lining of a coat. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a new changing pad cover
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how you can sew a new cover for your changing pad. This simple sewing project can take your changing pad from purely functional to high-style baby gear. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Keeping a straight edge when closing an opening
Michelle from Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tip on her blog for keeping a straight edge when closing an opening after having turned a sewn item right side out. No more tell-tale humps or indents showing where the turning gap … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion
Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It shows that a comfy shirt needn’t be a frumpy shirt with this off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: 5 foot long snake softie
Lynette from Get Your Craft On! and All the Trend has the how-to for making these oversized snake softies. Each one is 5 feet long! I’m lovin’ those ssssnakey eyes and long ssssnakey tongue! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Create an 8-gored skirt
Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how you can create an 8-gored skirt from a pattern you draft yourself. She shows the one she made for her daughter, but there’s no reason why you can’t make an adult-sized one as well. … Read More...
Tutorial: Makeup bag from a placemat
Novita from Sew I Do shows how to make this makeup bag from a placemat and a bit of pom-pom fringe. Quick and easy! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew I Do]
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Tutorial: Laptop sleeve
Katie from Katie Cupcake guest blogs at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop sleeve. Get the how-to.
[photo from A Beautiful Mess]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve[/tags]
Tip: Use ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins
Whosies from Whosies & Whatnots shares a tip on her blog (Whosies… Written Whatnots) for using dollar store ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins. It’s so simple, and yet so brilliant! See how she does it.
Tutorial: Sew a needle book
Make, Do, & Send has the how-to for making this cute little needle book. Make one of these little guys and you’ll always know where your sewing and embroidery needles are. Go to the tutorial.
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Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas
When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood cape from a Christmas stocking
An oversized Christmas stocking becomes a toddler’s Little Red Riding Hood dress-up cape with this tutorial by Care from Obsessively Stitching. Brilliant!! Hit the after-Christmas sales for deeply discounted stockings. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obsessively Stitching]
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Tutorial: Scrappy fabric flower corsage
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has the how-to for making this pretty flower corsage. Hit your scrap bin for the small bits of fabric you’ll need to create the look. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a versatile maternity wrap cardigan
Megan from MeganNielsen.com offers a free downloadable tutorial for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It looks great cinched with a belt, but it also looks good hanging loose. Those with baby bumps will be happy to know that it works … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket bib for baby
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pocket bib for baby’s feeding time. If you have a messy eater, the pocket will help catch the food before it hits the floor. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Drawstring bag with French seams
Claudia from Machen und Tun, München shows how to make this drawstring bag finished with French seams. The French seams finish the raw edges so no lining is necessary. Go to the tutorial.