Tone from Bless, By Tone guest blogs at Made it on Monday with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely summer dress.   The bodice is ruched and edged at the top with a ruffle.  Piping makes the seams pop … Read More...

Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to make a fancy princess tiara out of felt.  The felt tiara is easily made, and you can decorate it with all kinds of gems, sequins, and other sparkly princess-y things.  Get the tute… Read More...

Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a zippered pouch with a clever hidden pocket on the front.  A loop and lanyard make it easy to grab it up and go.  Get the tutorial.

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Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a pretty throw pillow with a gathered stripe.  The diagonal panel of gathered fabric adds texture without being busy, making this a great style to include in a grouping of pillows.  Get … Read More...

If the thought of installing a zipper intimidates you, then check out this tutorial by Karen from Sew Much 2 Love.  She shows how to make a simple little pouch with a zipper across the front.  You’ll learn a … Read More...

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog for making a pretty summer skirt with pockets, inspired by a similarly shaped skirt from Anthropologie.  The wide waistband is made with shirring for easy construction and a comfortable … Read More...

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a beautiful beach cover-up that also happens to be easy to sew. It’s loose and flowy through the shoulders and hips, but cinches in at the waist for a flattering silhouette.  … Read More...

Angela from Saké Puppets shares a  tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make On-the-Go Project Pouches to carry your handsewing projects with you.  The simple envelepe pouch will hold all the bits and pieces of your small sewing … Read More...

Tina from Sweet Floweret shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a stretchy band that wraps around a small garbage can to keep the liner from slipping down inside.  What a great idea!  Get the tutorial.… Read More...

Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of flip flops into strappy summer sandals.  Brilliant!!  They give you all of the cuteness of the strappy sandal trend, but keep it inexpensive and comfortable. Get … Read More...

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way to Success shares a tutorial showing how to make a simple camera case.  The small fabric pouch is lined and has an easy Velcro closure.  The dimensions she gives will create a case … Read More...

PFAFF® announces their new ambition line of sewing machines.  Features include Integrated Dual Feed technology (IDT) that feeds fabric evenly from the top and bottom, a large touch screen, a built in alphabet and a varity of decorative and utility … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative showing how to make her Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pockets.  They’re super cute on the back of a pair of summer shorts.  Get the tutorial.

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Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make an easy beach bag out of mesh fabric.  The mesh allows all of the water (and sand) to drain out, but keeps your shoes and toys and towels all together.  … Read More...

Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this pieced duvet cover.  The piecing serves two purposes – it creates a pretty design and it also creates a piece of fabric large enough for a full-sized bed.  (The back … Read More...