Sew4Home shares a tutorial all about box pleats.  They explain the difference between a box pleat and an inverted box pleat, and how to make each type.  You can use box pleats in home dec projects (pillows, curtains) or when … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet.  They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger.  Go to the … Read More...

Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky.  If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes.  If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the … Read More...

Kristina from Kristina J. shows how to embellish a pair of plain t-strap sandals with pom poms.  They’re made from seam binding, which is a lightweight trim with a subtle shine.  I’m LOVING the soft colors and the ombre effect!  … Read More...

Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top.  She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just … Read More...

If you’re looking for a good last-minute gift you can make for Mother’s Day, check out this lavendar tea bag sachet tutorial at Lark Crafts. The tea bag-shaped sachets are made out of felt, for a project that’s both … Read More...

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a fitted cover for your sewing machine.  It’s reversible, too.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Shiny Happy World]

Max from Max California shares a free pattern for making boxer briefs for little boys.  These are so cute made from old t-shirts!  The pattern is for a toddler size 2, but she was easily able to adapt it to … Read More...

Lelanie and Laarnie from To Sew With Love show how to make their Lemonade Skirt.  The little girl’s gathered skirt is has a zipper down one side, but it also has elastic through the waistband to accommodate a growing child.  … Read More...

Andrea from Tizzy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little pouch to hold earbuds or other small items.  It’s made in a pyramid shape and has a zipper closure.  A loop is stitched … Read More...

Eri from Llevo Il Invierno shows how to make triangle fabric tabs out of bias tape.  She uses them as colorful accents around the neckline of a basic tank.  I love it!  Get the tutorial to see how to … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast pocket to a boy’s t-shirt.  This small detail gives a tee a pop of color and a dash of cool.  Get the tute.… Read More...

Rosina from Rosy Posy shows how to make a blue ribbon out of felt.  Made from felt, it’s more durable than a paper ribbon and can be used again and again.  It would be fun for a child’s playtime pretend … Read More...

Serger thread really isn’t all that expensive when you consider just how much thread is on one of those cones.  But you’ll need three or four of them to thread a serger. That’s fine with colors you know you’ll use … Read More...

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a simple dolman sleeve top for little girls.  The sleeves are cut in with the main body piece, so there are just two pieces (a front and a back) to cut … Read More...

Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to make a pair of perfectly matched pocket flaps.  She does it by removing the seam allowances from her pattern before she stitches the fabric. Huh?  Go … Read More...