Sarai from Colette Patterns guest blogs at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with a tutorial showing how to add a lace insertion to a garment.  It’s part of her blog tour introducing her new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook… Read More...

I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with.  If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges.  If … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a set of pillowcases with unique tuxed0-style detailing at the side panel.  The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist … Read More...

Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how she made a shower cap that’s both functional and cute.  The top layer is a colorful fabric print, while the waterproof liner keeps the moisture out.  The shape is simple – just a circle … Read More...

Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine.  Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple … Read More...

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base.  She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present.  What a great idea!!   Get the tute.

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Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper.  It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right … Read More...

Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet.  The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap.  The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days.  Get the tute.

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Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll.  She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress.  A soft fabric … Read More...

Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt.  The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple.  Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy … Read More...

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how she made her On-The-Go Medicine Kit.  The fabric pouch opens up to reveal pockets that hold all the bandages, wipes, and other essentials for small emergencies.  Keep it with you in your … Read More...

Miss Cinti from My Poppet wanted a duvet for toddler daughter’s bed, but couldn’t find one with a natural filling in a size that small.  She took a larger sized duvet and sized it down to the smaller bed, and … Read More...

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket.  The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside.  The pattern … Read More...

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower.  She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress.  Get the tute.

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Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks.  I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown.  I’m filing this … Read More...