For the times when a sewing project calls for a shank button when you’ve only got flat buttons, Gail Patrice from Gail Patrice Designs has the answer. She shows three methods for adding a shank to a flat button – … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric laundry hamper
If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement? Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a fabric laundry hamper
If ugly plastic laundry hampers are getting you down, how about sewing a fabric replacement? Christine from Christine Sews tells how to do it. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Sew a sling bag for a yoga mat
For the fitness-minded on your Christmas list, how about making them a sling bag to carry their yoga mat? Sew4Home has the how-to. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, yoga, mat, sling, bag[/tags]
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Tutorial: Fabric chain advent calendar
Dogwood Lane shares a fun idea for an advent calendar. Instead of pockets or envelopes, her advent calendar is a fabric chain. Each day, a new link gets added to the chain. By the time Christmas arrives, she’ll have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Closing a gap when stuffing a softie
Melly & Me share a tutorial showing how to close a gap when stuffing a softie. Their method closes the gap so that it is nearly invisible. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Felt & scrap fabric Christmas ornaments
A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make these sweet Christmas ornaments from felt and scrap fabrics. This is an easy sewing project, but so pretty you’ll want to make enough to cover a whole tree. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Cool idea: Lengthen a t-shirt for tall kids
The Sewing Dork (that’s HER name for herself; I don’t think she’s a dork at all!) from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows her solution for t-shirts that are too short in the torso. She adds a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle collar and cuffs
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this romantic ruffled neck collar and wrist cuff set. By repurposing the cuffs and collar of a button-down shirt, her process is actually quite simple. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Wrap dress from two t-shirts
Cut Out and Keep user Heidi G. gives the step-by-step for making this wrap dress. It’s refashioned from two t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Heidi G. on Cut Out and Keep]
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Tutorial: Eight-pointed pincushion
Marcus Brothers shares a free pattern for making this 8-pointed pincushion, designed by Ellen Highsmith Silver. It’s a reproduction of a civil-war era style pincushion. The example is shown in civil-war reproduction fabrics, but I can also see it looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Hold-it-all wallet clutch
Melissa from Lilac Lane shows how to make this hold-it-all clutch. This fabric wallet is packed with pockets to hold credit cards, checkbooks, and cash. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Soft baby blanket with silky binding
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this soft baby blanket. The main part of the blanket is fleece, but the binding is a silky satin. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Expandable Christmas stocking
If Santa’s gonna bring you a lot of loot, y ou need to give him a stocking big enough to hold it all. Craftzine has the how-to for making this expandable stocking. The zippers create a longer stocking to hold … Read More...
Just out: New designs from Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns has just released her new line. Be still my heart! Like her debut line, these designs are packed with vintage detailing. See more at her blog, or go to the shop to get your hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas ornaments
Jezze from Jezze Prints shares a tutorial for making a set of round stuffed ornaments. Stamp, screenprint, or applique a motif, or fussy-cut a novelty print to get the design you want. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Patchwork chef’s set for little cooks
Melissa Ann from Lilac Lane shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making a patchwork chef’s set for little cooks. She shows how to use a jelly roll of precut fabric to make a chef’s hat, an apron, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable gift bags
Firefly Hill Designs shares a tutorial for making these reusable gift bags at her blog, Firefly Hill Style. A quick little fold and a colorful clothespin personalize the bags. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: French seam pillowcase
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a pillowcase that’s finished off with French seams. The seam finishing elevates it from simple pillowcase to fabulous Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial.
Free pattern: Origami wrap sweater
UNJournal shares a free pattern for this origami wrap. Make it from a soft knit fabric. 2 1/4 yards will make 2 wraps. Get the free pattern.