Katja from Of Dreams and Seams had a favorite coat that had grown just a tad too tight to wear comfortably. Rather than saying goodby to her favorite coat, she came up with a brilliant fix. She added a contrasting … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather business card sleeve
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a smart business card sleeve out of a scrap of leather. If you can’t locate any leather, you can also … Read More...
Tutorial: Fitted crib sheets
It’s not always easy to find crib sheets that match your nursery decor, especially if many of the items in the room are handmade. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make the crib sheets yourself. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a boatneck shirt to hide your bra straps
If your bra straps keep peeking out from your boatneck shirt and you don’t want to layer a tank or cami underneath, Stephanie from The Petite Sewist has a quick fix for that. She sews bits of knit fabric to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom throw pillow
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a throw pillow with pom pom trim peeking out around the edges. The pom pom fringe is an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-sleeved tee to a short-sleeved tee, with added bow embellishments
There’s a simple fix for a child’s t-shirt that has grown too short in the arms. Cut them off, and make it short-sleeved shirt instead. Ashley from Make It and Love It did just that, but she took it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Man Wallet with buckle closure and quarter sleeve
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Little Man Wallet. Made with a vinyl cover, a buckle closure, and zig-zagged raw edges, it’s all boy. The inside includes a square patch pocket for folded paper money, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring lingerie bag with matching sachet
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a drawstring lingerie bag and a matching sachet. It’s fully lined, so there are no fraying raw edges on the inside. You can add … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a stretch knit cuff or band
When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bag with French seams
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a reusable fabric snack bags. It’s made from just a single layer of fabric (no lining) but she uses French seams so the inside is finished nicely. She points out that one … Read More...
Tutorial: Specimen art throw pillows in butterflies or beetles
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of specimen art throw pillows for her children’s playroom. One is covered in colorful felt butterflies, and the other in beetles. Both designs are cute! She shares tutorials showing how she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod 60’s A-line jumper for a toddler girl
Amanda from Cables and Bows shares a tutorial on her blog, Double Stitching, showing how to make a mod A-line jumper for a toddler girl. This would be so cute out of some vintage fabric, especially the home dec … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use chain piecing to make quick patchwork strips
Patchwork skirts are sooo pretty with all the color and pattern, but piecing all of those squares of fabric can take a little bit of forever. Chain piecing can save you oodles of time as you’re not stopping after each … Read More...
Tip: Cutting silk fabric on the straight grain
House of Marmalade shows her trick for cutting silk fabric on the straight grain. Go to her post to read her tip.
[photo from House of Marmalade]
Free pattern: Reversible vest for baby
How cute is this baby vest? It’s reversible, too. Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is in a 12-month size, but you could probably adjust it up or down as needed. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knit wrap dress for nursing mamas
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her knit wrap dress for nursing mamas. This is such a cute dress! No one would ever guess it’s a nursing dress but when it’s time … Read More...
Tutorial: Finish a neckline with bias tape and a bow
I am loving the contrast neckline and bow on this top! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use bias tape to make this pretty detail. Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Tutorial: Simple throw pillow cover
Katy from No Big Dill shows us how to make a simple cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape is a great way to show off a cool fabric print. The cover is easily removable (buttons across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Velvet Raindrops Tee
Scared Stitchless has the how-to for making this simple tee with velvet ribbons stitched in stripes down the front. She calls it her Velvet Raindrops Tee. The embellishment is inspired by a dress from Modcloth, though her version makes a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble halter top
Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble halter top for a little girl. The straps tie at the front in a big bow. You could also reverse the top to have the bow … Read More...