Larri from Seams Inspired guest blogs over at The Train to Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little fabric sleeve for an lunchbox ice pack. It even includes a pocket to hold a special note from … Read More...
Tutorial: Smooth curved seams and pointy corners
If you want your curves smooth and your corners pointy when you stitch & turn a seam right side out, you need to clip or notch the seam allowance. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school pencil and phone pouch
Sew4Home shows how to make this back-to-school pouch with space for high-tech and low-tech school supplies. It includes a zippered portion to hold pencils, and a pocket to hold a cell phone. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffle tee from inexpensive materials
Jen from Tatertots & Jello shows how she made this lovely Anthropologie-inspired ruffled t-shirt out of a $4 tee and a $1 flour sack towel. Wow! I love it when people use their sewing skills to achieve a high-end look … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag. This is a nice feature on a bag! It keeps your contents from being on display for everyone to see or … Read More...
Tutorial: “Not Your Typical Tote” Purse
If you think tote bags are all boring or strictly functional, then check out this tutorial from Thera from Crafty Pirate. She shows that a tote bag can be anything but typical; it all depends on your fabric choice … Read More...
Tutorial: Using hemostats to turn narrow fabric tubes
When making narrow fabric straps or ties, the cutting and sewing part is super simple. But the turning-it-right-side-out part can reduce even the most able sewist to frustrated tears. Sew4Home explains how to use a pair of hemostats to turn … Read More...
Free pattern: Slinky Slouchy Drawstring Vest
Head over to Fabric.com for a free pattern for this Slinky Slouchy Drawstring Vest from Hot Patterns. It’s only available for a month, so get it now. Go to the download.
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Cool idea: Let your kids create their own fabrics!
Lindsey from Filth Wizardry shares a really cool project she did with her kids. She let them design their own fabrics. She pulled out the paints and the fabric markers and let them go wild. Read more about her cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote bag with cross-over strap and 0-rings
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial for making her S2 Tote Bag. Her S2 tote is as practical as you’d expect a tote to be, but she adds some unexpected details with a single cross-over strap and O-rings attaching … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered crayon pouch from recycled clear vinyl
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she created this super cute clear vinyl crayon pouch from recycled materials. The clear vinyl came from a bedding bag. Inside the zippered pouch, perfectly-sized pockets hold the crayons at the ready for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Blinged up kids’ shoes
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make the blinged up kids’ shoes that are all the rage right now. A plain pair of canvas shoes can become trend-fabulous with the addition of paint, glitter, and gemstones. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to a purse lining
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares another pursemaking tutorial, this time showing how to add a zippered pocket to the lining of a purse. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Make a driver’s cap
Editor’s Note: The free pattern referred to in this post is currently housed in the archive at Scribd. Anyone can view archived documents for free, but Scribd won’t allow you to download or print the document without either purchasing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make cloth napkins from a pillowcase
Julia from Adirondack Mama and Adirondack Patterns shows how to make cloth napkins from a pillowcase. One pillowcase will yield 4 napkins. This is a quick, easy sewing project that’s good for the environment in two ways – you’re making … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft doll for small children to love
Editor’s Note: The page that is linked to in this post is still active, but the links from that post to the tutorials for the parts of the doll are no longer active.
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Tutorial: No-sew purse from a square of fabric
Nicholette and Vanessa from Craft Envy guest blog over at Little Birdie Secrets with a tutorial for making a no-sew purse. They show how to fold and knot a large square of fabric into a simple purse. Great idea! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Necktie Napkin for messy eaters
Jessica from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial over at her blog for making these Necktie Napkins. The appliqued necktie is placed hang perfectly when the napkin is tied around the neck. How cute is that! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric hanging storage buckets
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make these fabric hanging storage buckets. They’d be a great addition to a nursery or play room, providing easy storage for small toys. … Read More...
Tutorial: Super duper easy burp cloth
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how easy it is to make a pretty burp cloth for a new baby. They’re made from soft chenille or minky backed in a fun cotton print and look just like the ones you find … Read More...