Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created this lovely corsage out of an old pair of jeans, with beads stitced into the center. You could also use a vintage button in the center for a similar look. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Start the new year with a clean sewing machine!
When cleaning out and organizing for the New Year, don’t forget about your sewing machine. Keeping your machine clean will keep in running smoothly for all your sewing projects in the year to come. Read about cleaning your machine from … Read More...
Tutorial: “Moving Bag” removable purse organizer
If you’re someone who enjoys changing purses to match outfits or occasion, then this “moving bag” might be just the thing for you. Lia from Lia’s Space made it for her mother so that she can easily move her essentials … Read More...
Cool idea: Appliqued eyelet revamps a holey sweater
Becca from Blue Cricket Designs shows how she covered up a hole in a sweater with eyelet from another shirt. The eyelet design was taken from the bottom of the shirt, cut apart, and appliqued on to the sweater. Voila! … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an Ugly Doll into a fun chalk bag
Jennifer Sterns from J. Sterns Designs shows how to convert an Ugly Doll into a chalk bag. The simple shapes of these whimsical softies lend themselves to an easy refashion. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a “Best Of…” Book to record family memories
Kirstin from kojodesigns writes on her blog about a longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in her family. They’d make tape recorded conversations as the family reflected upon the past year and their hopes for the coming year(s). This year, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fold-up laundry bag
Craft Leftovers has the how-to for making this laundry bag that folds and Snaps
into a small square for storage in between laundry trips. The handles from braided fabric scraps add a pop of color. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy scarf
Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake applique birthday outfit
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 … 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]
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