PFAFF® recently announced the latest in their line of sewing machines – the creative sensation™.  Its a high-end machine with both sewing and embroidery capabilities, and features exclusive tools including the new-to-industry Shape Creator™ Appliqué, Stacking Stitches and a … Read More...

Prudent Baby shows how to make painted canvas chair cushions.  The handpainted canvas gives an artistic edge to the square cushions.  I’m loving her choice of colors – the yellow, the turqouise, and that fabulous pop of pink!  Get the … Read More...

Amy from Peek a Poo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shares a tutorial showing how to make her Lollipop Skirt.  Pleats at the waist are stitched down through the hips to give fullness at the bottom of the skirt … Read More...

Ashley from Make It And Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up these cute little zippered pouches from clear vinyl.  Because they’re clear, you can easily see what’s inside.  Vinyl can be tricky to … Read More...

Jill from Made It On Monday tells how she made this lovely summer dress with a gathered bodice and waistband.  The sleeveless dress is perfect for summer weather, but can be worn with a cardigan when the weather starts to … Read More...

Craft Passion shows how to make her Zip-It-Up Pencil Case.  The body of this unique pencil case is made from a ribbon edged with a zipper.  As you unzip the zipper, the pencil pouch becomes a long strip of ribbon.  … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her super cute Eleanor Rigby Top for little girls.  The bodice is embellished with a smocked design, and the neck and pockets are edged with a contrast piping.  Get the tutorial… Read More...

Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shows how she turns her self-drafted paper patterns into printable PDF patterns. Get thet tute.

[photo from Indie Tutes]

I love using my serger when sewing stretch knits, but I’ve never known exactly how to finish off the thread tails.  If you just cut them close, they’ll rip right out.  My approach has been to thread them back up … Read More...

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a zippered pencil pouch – shaped like a pencil. A pencil pencil pouch!!  Too cute!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Gwenny Penny]

Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie guest blogs in Lizzy House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp series with a tutorial showing how to make a scoodie (hoodie + scarf) in two sizes – adult and child.  1 yard each of outer and … Read More...

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she used a bit of handstitching to add a rock-n-roll edge to a pair of pants she made for her son.  The stitching is simple, but makes the pants soooo … Read More...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows two ways to make a lollipop applique for a t-shirt.  One has swirls of contrasting fabric stitched down to the shirt; the other uses reverse applique to make the swirly motif.  Both are super … Read More...

Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux pleated throw pillow.  She made it gradations of Kona solids in precut strips.  (One roll up will make three pillows!)  I’m loving the … Read More...

Megan from Brassy Apple shows how to use craft paint to take a simple straight skirt from okay to utterly fabulous.  She used the craft paint to stencil a doily design all over the skirt. L-O-V-E!!!  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Have a pair of canvas tennies that have seen better days?  Or maybe some that you’ve just grown tired of? Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can use paint to give a pair of canvas sneakers a makeover.  … Read More...

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hooded towel.  It’s a quick and easy project, and one that kids will love.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Lu Bird Baby]

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin adds another technique to her Sewing 101 series with a post showing how to smock a piece of fabric.  Smocking uses a pattern of small tucks to create a textured design on a piece of … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a running band for an iPod or other mp3 player.  The elastic strap holds the gadget snug to your arm so you … Read More...