Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she made this awesome jean jacket for her daughters Bitty Twin doll. No, she didn’t do all of that fancy top stitching or add those snaps. Instead, she found a jacket sized for … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from an adult-sized sweater
Little girl sweater dresses can be pricey, but they’re actually very easy to make yourself. Instead of starting from scratch with a pair of knitting needles, you can take an adult-sized crewneck sweater and size it down to fit a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lettuce edge on a sewing machine
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a lettuce edge on your sewing machine. A lettuce edge is a ruffled edging for knit fabrics. A lettuce edge is typically made with a serger, but you can also use … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom
April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out … Read More...
Tutorial: Skinny jeans for toddler girls
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of skinny jeans in little girl sizes. She makes them from an old pair of jeans in a larger size so she can repurpose the … Read More...
Tutorial: Playhouse table cover
Mama Crafts shows how she turned her dining room table into a fabulous playhouse for her daughter. She created a cover sized to fit the table exactly, and then added windows and doors and appliques to make it feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot o’ Gold Rainbow Scarf
Head over to Childmade to find out how to make this fun Pot o’ Gold rainbow scarf for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s sized for small children, but you could lengthen the rainbow stripes to make it for a larger child … Read More...
Tutorial: Use fusible webbing to upholster dollhouse furniture
I’ve always used fusible webbing for making appliques, but did you know that it can also be used when making upholstered dollhouse furniture? The heat-activated double-sided adhesive keeps the fabric pulled tight and in place while you assemble the furniture. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gizmo Cozy from felt
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Gizmo Cozy. It’s easily made from felt – perfect for beginning sewists or children – and can be customized to fit just about … Read More...
Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s stitching project from recycled materials
TinkerLab shares a tutorial for creating a handstitching loom for small children. The “fabric” has large holes that accommodate a large eye, blunt-tipped needle. Keep one in your sewing space to keep little hands busy and growing minds engaged while … Read More...
Tutorial: Dapper Little Man Bowtie
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a bowtie for the little man in your life. This little bowtie is the real deal. It ties just like the grown-up versions, but it’s scaled to fit a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated basket liners
Charlie from Attempting Aloha shows how to make pleated basket liners. The pretty little pleats all around the edge really dress up a plain basket. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Attempting Aloha]
[via Positively Splendid]
Tutorial: Flat felled seams with or without a specialty foot
Colette Patterns shares a pair of tutorials on their blog showing how to create flat felled seams with or without a specialty presser foot.
Go to the tutorial showing how to make flat felled seams WITH a specialty foot.… Read More...
Tutorial: Button Explosion Tee
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this awesome Button Explosion Tee. The colorful buttons strewn about the neck and hem create such a cute design! Her tutorial includes instructions for stitching all of those buttons down with your … Read More...
Tutorial: Button heart tote bag
Head over to Pink Petunia’s House for a tutorial showing how to make a tote bag with a button heart embellishment. This is such a cute tote! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Pink Petunia’s House]
Tutorial: Lined purse strap
Linda Matthews shares a tutorial on her blog, A Creative Journey, showing how to make a lined purse strap. It’s a nice way to finish off a purse strap, especially if you use a contrast fabric for the lining. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cropped military jacket for little girls
Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this super cute cropped jacket for her toddler girl. The tabs across the front give it a military look, while the puff sleeves keep it girly. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Wallet-style case for a Nintendo DS and games
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wallet-style case for a Nintendo DS. The roll-up organizer has a large pocket to hold the game system, as well as smaller pockets to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Tucking in the seam allowance on a turning hole
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shares a cool trick that she does when turning items right side out. This extra little step makes it easy to tuck in the seam allowances of the hole that you leave open … Read More...