Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Santa Fe Chic napkins. They’re pieced from two fabrics (she used a designer print and a solid) to create an offset square design that gives a new twist to the standard … Read More...
Video tutorial: Ruffle leg pants for little girls
Eva Marie from Couturier Mommy guest blogs over at U Create with a video tutorial showing how to make ruffle leg pants for little girls. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Couturier Mommy]
It’s New: Casey Skirt ePattern
The newest addition to the Squiggly Twigs Designs line of ePatterns is the Casey Skirt. The skirt is gathered from a drop waist, which prevents too much fabric from gathereing up on the waistband. This versatile skirt can be made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Autumn Leaf Tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Ruffled Autumn Leaf Tee. The cluster of gathered leaves is created from a variety of cotton prints for a fun, scrappy look. Love this!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pleated lace headband with flower embellishment.
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to make this lovely pleated lace headband with flower embellishments. She was inspired by a similar item from Ruche. She made hers with inexpensive lace, some t-shirt knit, and a plain headband. Love it! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy zippered makeup pouch
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy zippered makeup pouch. Get the tutorial.
[photo from A Lemon Squeezy Home]
Tutorial: Flip Side Pillow
Jennifer Casa from JCasa Handmade shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Flip Side Pillow. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew! blog]
Sewing Tutorial: Team spirit Cheer Ribbon Hair Bows
Sew4Home shows how to make cheerleader ribbon Pony-Os. Make them in your school colors for an almost-instant splash of team spirit. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little Cheerleader Uniform
Video tutorial: Three-thread rolled serged edge
Head over to the Threads website for a video tutorial showing how to make a three-thread rolled edge finish on your serger. A rolled-edge is a quick and easy way to finish of the edges of fabrics. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby dress and ruffled diaper cover from a onesie
Jessica from Handy Pants shows how she made this ruffled diaper cover out of the bottom half of a onesie. This is a great idea for a onesie that has grown too short. By splitting in the middle and adding … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrunchy coiled fabric flowers
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over Infarrantly Creative with a tutorial showing how to make scrunchy coiled fabric flowers. She used hers to make a pretty bracelet, but you could also use them for headband embellishments, brooches, etc. Get … Read More...
Video tutorial: Beginner Sewing technique library
Eva from Couturier Mommy shares a series of video tutorials designed to teach someone how to sew. From how to thread a sewing machine to picking out a sewing pattern to installing a zipper, her library of 25 video tutorials … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Girl Sling Pouch
Zura from Sew Retro Chic! takes part in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Little Girl Sling Pouch. What a cute little bag for girls!! The straps are … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wedding veil for just $5
Instructables user scoochmaroo shows how to make a wedding veil for just $5. That’s SO much cheaper than the ones you buy at the bridal shop! Get the how-to.
[photo from scoochmaroo on Instructables]
Tutorial: Kimono-style pajamas for any size baby doll
Atelier Caroline shows how to create kimono-style pajamas for a baby doll. Her tutorial shows how to use existing clothes that fits the baby doll to create a pattern to make the kimono top, allowing you to create a top … Read More...
Craft Gossip Dolly Donation: More dollies!
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday. More dollies! 6 more dollies, in fact. This brings our grand total for Dolly Donations to 34 DOLLIES. WOW! Y’all are awesome.
These 6 dollies come from Kathy in Indiana. Each has its … Read More...
Tutorial: Nursing cover with secret pocket
Sew4Home shows how to make a nursing cover to give privacy to breastfeeding mothers. It includes a little pocket where you can stash a small pack of baby wipes. Get the how-to from Sew4Home.
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Tutorial: Organize your carded buttons
Like many sewists, I’ve amassed quite a collection of buttons. Some are loose, but some are still stitched on to their cards. Currently, my organization system consists of a large shoe box that I paw through whenever a project calls … Read More...
Tutorial: Big bold stripe throw pillow
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this quilted throw pillow with big, bold stripes. Don’t worry if you don’t have any fabric with big stripes – the pattern is actually pieced from … Read More...
Free pattern: Planning World Domination handbag
Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Planning World Domination handbag. An interior zippered pocket gives you a place to stash some cash or a phone. Get the how-to.
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