Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Seashore Top for little girls. The ruffles on the straps are so cute! You can make the toddler-sized sleeveless top out of just 1/3 yard of … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Skirt Dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create her Summer Skirt Dress. The bodice of the dress is made from an old t-shirt, with a contrasting skirt attached at the waist. She added a wide belt creating the look … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy make-up brush roll
Kelly from Irene Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a make-up brush roll. The fabric organizer has pockets sized just right to hold make-up brushes (or other accessories), with a fabric flap that folds over … Read More...
Tutorial: Birdie Name Banner
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this sweet name banner with fabric birdies perched on a branch. I love this so much!! The eyes and the positioning of the body give each birdie her own personality. A … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Nature Explorer Bag
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, showing how to make this awesome Nature Explorer Bag for kids. The fold-over top allows easy access to the bag’s contents, while the accordian pockets provide … Read More...
The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back winner, plus a coupon code
Last week we posted a giveaway for a free registration to The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back online sewing workshop offered by the fabulous Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World. The giveaway closed Monday night, and I’m happy to announce … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitter’s drawstring project tote
Kirsty from kootoyou shows how to make a project tote for knitters. The round drawstring bag holds the yarn and is weighted at the bottom so it won’t turn over when you’re knitting. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Nursing modification for an empire waist top or dress
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to alter the pattern for an empire waist top or dress to add an opening for nursing. The elastic opening just under the bust allows for quick -and discrete- nursing. Brilliant!! Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl. The cozy lets you enjoy a chilled canned beverage without wet or frozen fingers. Not only does it look cool out of the vinyl, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Swiss Mini Roll from felt
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make a Swiss Mini Roll from felt. These would make a fun addition to a play kitchen food set! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Owl appliqued throw pillow
Jen from The Crafting Fiend created this owl appliqued pillow as an accent for her daughter’s room, and shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make one. This is soooo cute! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quilted wine tote
Kate from Needle and Spatula shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted wine tote. Make one for yourself to bring a bottle of wine along to a party, or as packaging for a special hostess … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew applique birthday shirt
Scissors and Spice shows how to use fusible webbing to make a special appliqued birthday t-shirt for a child, no sewing required. (If you wanted to make sure the edges of the applique stay put when washed, it’s easy enough … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple tie-front baby dress
Flora from Frills and Flares shares a multi-part tutorial showing how to make a tie-front baby dress. The little dress is so sweet in its simplicity! She shows how to draft the pattern, then breaks the sewing up into three … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo Pillow from a button down shirt
Jen from My Own Road shows how to turn a button-down shirt into her Tuxedo Pillow, named so because of the button placket and ruffles running down the center. The striped fabric is perfect for this design! The tutorial is … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Sling Bag
Char from Crap I’ve Made is excited to share her free pattern and tutorial for making a Reversible Sling Bag. This bag is not only cute and stylish, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.
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Tutorial: Shabby chic beach bag from flour sack towels
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at She Wears Flowers with a tutorial showing how to make a beach bag from two cotton flour sack towels. (You know, like the ones you use when you roll out cookie dough…) … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil and notebook wallet
Farah from Craft a World shows how to make a cute wallet with pockets sized just right to hold pencils and a small notebook. This would make a great present for a student! It’s made in much the same way … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap in just 5 steps
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a reusable sandwich wrap. The wraps fold around the sandwich and are held closed with a simple Velcro closure. They’re quick and easy to make – just … Read More...