Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors. So why are umbrellas mostly so boring? That can change with this article at Threads Magazine. They show you how you can recover your umbrella. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripy apron project
Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible
by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork baby dress from a charm pack and t-shirt
A charm pack and a t-shirt get transformed into this lovely patchwork baby dress with a tutorial Vicki from Sew Inspired. The empire waist and long skirt mean that the fit is flexible. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Reusable gift tags from chalkcloth
Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth. Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pomander ornament from scrap fabric
KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from kojodesigns]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pomander, ornament, scrap, fabric, no-sew[/tags]
Free pattern: Mini frame purses
Head over to Cotton and Cloud to find out how to make these mini frame purses. They’ve got a free PDF pattern that you can download. You can make these fun little purses in a flat or puffy version. (I … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk fairy wings
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff shows how to make a pair of silk fairy wings. Imagine how much fun your child will have running around with these beautiful wings fluttering behind! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Soutache braid loops
Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tinkerbell fairy costume
Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible cafe apron
If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bolster pillows filled with rolled towels
ModHomeEcTeacher from Flipt Studio shares a tutorial on Curbly for these cool bolster pillows. She used rolled towels for the stuffing. Not only does this recycle your old towels, but it also speeds up the “stuffing” step (always my least … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel high chair from fabric
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff is posting a sewing tutorial every day this week. Earlier this week she shares tutorials for an infant wrap dress and Christmas ornaments from kid’s art.
Today, she shows how to make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding a ruffle to a hem
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial that tells you how to add a single layer ruffle to the bottom of a hem. If you’re a beginning sewer and have thought ruffles too hard, read her tutorial and find … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Nubbie Doll
Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making these fabric Nubbie Dolls. These soft dolls can be made up quickly and easily from a square of fabric, some ribbon, and a wad of fiberfill. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Gathered, ruffled scarf from a cashmere sweater
Alexis from My Mama Made It created this decadent scarf from a thrifted cashmere sweater. The cashmere makes it soft, and the gathering and ruffling make it delicious. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
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Tutorial: Patchwork notebook cover
Teresa from Patchwork shows how to make this patchwork notebook cover. This is a great use for your fabric scraps. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, notebook, cover, journal[/tags]
Tutorial: Stuffed fabric pumpkins
These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own pressing ham
It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat. But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas apron
Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron. I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem! Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Christmas tree applique
Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique. The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon. She made a matching skirt by stitching … Read More...