Carmen from RoCa and Company shows to make her 3-D Flower Tee. This is SUCH a cute design!! The giant flower applique gives a 3-d effect to the outer petals and leaves, and the center of the flower is embellished … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow
You can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow. Not only do they look pretty, they’re quick and inexpnsive to make. Sweet Verbena shows how to do it. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Sweet Sweater Pumpkins
Deb from Hummadeedledee shows how to make her Sweet Sweater Pumpkins, soft fabric pumpkins out of old sweaters. I’m loving the neutral and cream palette of the ones she made for the examples! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Felt sunflower embellishment
Emily from Everyday Art shows how to make a lovely felt sunflower with shaped petals and a beaded center. It’s all hand-sewn which means you can easily take this project with you to parks, waiting rooms, or the couch while … Read More...
Read all about it: Solids-Only Tote Challenge
Ricochet and Away and Sew La Vie! announce their newest sewing challenge: The Solids-Only Tote Challenge. What a cool theme!! It forces you to rely on your mad design skills rather than a fabric print to make an awesome bag. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lunchbox fabric napkins
PharMa shows how to make a fabric napkin sized just right for your child’s lunchbox. The reusable napkins help reduce lunchtime waste. Make them from a favorite fabric print to make them extra special. (A busy print will also help … Read More...
Tutorial: Straight skirt to A-line skirt pattern alteration
Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt. One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds … Read More...
Tutorial: Round n Round pieced throw pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Round n’ Round pieced throw pillow. The patchwork pillow is finished off with piping all around. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Framed spool holder from inexpensive materials
Sarah from SewKnits shows how to make a framed spool holder out of inexpensive materials. It’s made from a picture frame, so it hangs easily on your wall. A bit of paint and some decorative paper make it pretty. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add layered long sleeves to a short-sleeved tee
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts. Great idea!! This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Boy Button Up Shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up. The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod glittery peacock tee
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece. I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers! The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat … Read More...
Tutorial: I Love You Mostest pocket pillow
The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow. She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings
Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress
Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sewing cabinet from a TV armoire
Korrie from Red Hen Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute, showing how she transformed an old TV armoire into a beautiful sewing cabinet. It was her entry into Round 2 of Crafting With The Stars. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated wrap skirt
Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival shows how to make a lovely pleated wrap skirt. The wrap gives it a more flexible fit around the waist, making this a great skirt for growing kids. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Seamless Circle Shirt for girls
Sarah from Compulsive Craftiness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Seamless Circle Shirt for girls. The body of the shirt is cut from a large circle of fabric, with a square-necked yoke set in. The loose, drapey … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy top for nursing mamas
Cass from Cass the Coolest shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute breastfeeding top out of a tube top. It has a edgier, cooler look than many of the breastfeeding tops you can buy at … Read More...
Tutorial: Back To School Ruffled Cardigan
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how her Back To School Ruffled Cardigan. Cute!! The lightweight cardigan is made from t-shirt knit and covered in rows and rows of ruffles. I’m loving the ombre effect she gets with the graduated shades … Read More...