Di shows off her latest sewing project over at Wardrobe Refashion. It’s actually just a couple of snaps
sewn on to a jacket, but it’s such a cool idea I had to share. The jacket had a pocket flap that … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Christmas stocking
Kristin from Craft Leftovers shares a free pattern and tutorial for this Christmas stocking. The simple design means easy construction. It also means it’s a blank slate for any patchwork or other embellishment you want to add. Get the free … Read More...
Tutorial: Dropwaist girl’s t-shirt dress with pleated skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she repurposed one of her adult-sized shirts and a linen skirt to make this dropwaist girl’s dress with pleated skirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cupcake pincushion ring
Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make this super cute pincushion ring shaped like an itty bitty cupcake. I use a pincushion ring like this to keep my pins and needles at my fingertips (literally) while doing my … Read More...
Fabric sale at Chez Ami
Check out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear! Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard. The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids! … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fabric Christmas tree wall hanging
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made this fabric Christmas tree for her daughter. It hangs on the wall (or lays on the floor) and has removable ornaments for her daughter to decorate it with. Brilliant! And I’m lovin’ the pink … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a new high chair seat cover
If the seat cover of your high chair (or should I say, your small child’s high chair) is showing remnants of last month’s spaghetti or last week’s squash, then check out this tutorial by Ashley of Make It and Love … Read More...
Lookie what she’s making: Bias jeans makeover
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs gives the play-by-play of her experiment in making over a pair of men’s bias cut jeans into a pair that fits her. Sewing jeans and sewing bias are difficult in and of themselves, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece pom pom garland
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a fun Hanukkah decoration with this fleece pom pom garland. It’s fast, easy, and festive. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Twirly skirt with owl applique
Sarah from The Cottage at Frog Creek shares a tutorial and free pattern for this gathered twirly skirt with owl applique. Think of all the fabric combinations you can use on the owl! Go to the tutorial and free pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing in hidden snaps
Louise Cutting shares a tutorial at Threads Magazine showing how to sew in hidden snaps . Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Tutorial: Snuggie-style blanket for a Barbie doll
You can make a Snuggie-style blanket for a Barbie (or any other 11.5″ fashion doll) with this tutorial by Sharon from Adventures from the Sewing Studio. Get the how-to.
[photo from Adventures from the Sewing Studio]
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Tutorial: Mini mitten ornaments
Liesl from Oliver + S shares a free pattern for these miniature mittens. Use them as Christmas ornaments, gift toppers, or as part of an advent calendar. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Oliver + S]
[via Craftzine]
Looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladder stitch to attach softie limbs
Melly & Me show how to use the ladder stitch to attach limbs to your softie. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Melly & Me]
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur trimmed Christmas tree skirt
Give your tree a luxe look with this Christmas tree skirt trimmed with faux fur. Centsational Girl shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Centsational Girl]
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Tutorial: Turning small parts and pieces
If you think it’s impossible to turn small parts and pieces (like the limbs of softies) inside out, then you need to check out this tutorial over at Melly & Me. They show how you can use a drinking … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas elf softies
Make Baby Stuff has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little Christmas elf softies. These would certainly be good presents for wee ones, but I’m thinking that older children might like one as well. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Long bound buttonhole for multiple buttons
At the Threads Magazine site, Judith Neukam tells how to make a long bound buttonhole. While a standard buttonhole works with one button, this is one long bound buttonhole that’s designed to hold multiple buttons. How cool is that? Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow covers with large poinsettia blooms
Centsational Girl has the how-to for making this pillow cover embellished with a large poinsettia bloom. Felt makes this an easy project, and it also gives it a warm, cozy feel. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Christmas ornament advent calendar
Shannon from Staker Sensations and Shannon Makes Stuff gives a tutorial and free pattern for making this Christmas ornament advent calendar. Count the days by turning over the ornaments to reveal a scene from the Christmas story. Go to the … Read More...