Protect baby’s head from the harsh summer sun with a sunhat like this one. The Purl Bee shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Rainbow pencil roll
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with placing colors in rainbow order. My crayons were kept in rainbow order, my paints were stacked in rainbow order, and even my M&MS got eaten in rainbow order. If you know…
Tutorial: Bicycle handlebar bag with reflective straps
Head over to Giver’s Log to find out how to make this bicycle handlebar bag with reflective straps. The body of the bag is made from a sock and will hold a water bottle. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Wedding dress from old tees
Craftzine shows how you can make this dress from a pile of old t-shirts. They show it as a wedding dress, but really this dress could be worn for any occasion, or for no special occasion at all. Go to the…
Tutorial: Pleated purse from a placemat
Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this pleated purse from a placemat. For the handles, they suggest taking apart an existing handbag from a discount store. (The one they used for the purposes of this tutorial is actually an attractive…
Tutorial: Sew a small fabric basket
Small Fry & Co. shows how to make these small fabric baskets, perfect for stashing your sewing supplies. Get the tutorial.
Fabric List for online shopping
If you shop for sewing supplies online, then check out Fabric List. It’s a database of online fabric stores, giving information about the kinds of goods you can expect to find at each store. Like to buy cottons? There’s a…
Cool idea: Fabric scraps to tie up gifts
Tutorial: Forward shoulder adjustments
Christine from Assorted Notions shows how to alter a sewing pattern to move the shoulder seam forward. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Braided fabric straps for a tank
Dress up a plain tank with these fun straps made from braided fabric. My Mama Made It shows you how. Get the how-to.
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All about pressing cloths
Pressing cloths are an essential when ironing your sewing projects. The extra layer of fabric protects the surface of your project from scorching or little shiny spots left by the hot iron. Find out all about pressing cloths with this…
Tutorial: Super simple skirt
Christine from Christine Sews shares her method for making a super simple skirt. She starts with a hip measurement and adds 6 inches, thus the name “6-inch skirt”. Go to the tutorial.
Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is a…
How much fabric do you need to make a jacket?
The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.
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Tutorial: Sew a skirt in 20 minutes
Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Tutorial: Ruffle tube top
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
…Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich bag
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Bias tape v-neck on knit fabric
Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a bias tape…