At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Fussy cut placemats
In sewing, “fussy cutting” means selecting where you cut your fabric pieces based on the portion of the print that will show on the final product. (This is the opposite of plain ole cutting where you make your cuts based … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler-sized bowtie
Disney from Ruffles n Stuff shows how to make a kid-sized bowtie. Even though we usually think about bowties for little boys, it’s awfully sweet on a little girl as well. Go to the tutorial.
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How To Sew Fitted crib sheets
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I wanted some hot pink crib or cot sheets for her nursery. The only problem was, that year there weren’t any to be purchased in the store. It turns out that fitted crib … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made this sleeping bag for her daughter, and wrote up a tutorial explaining how she did it. Because it was made for her daughter, the dimensions she gives are for a small sleeping bag. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own pocket diapers
If you’re considering using cloth diapers for your baby, then you know how expensive the initial set-up can be. Why not make your own cloth diapers? Instructables user captainwiggles shows how to make pocket diapers for baby. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cloth napkins
Wee Folk Art shows a no-sew method for making cloth napkins. Instead of cutting and turning and pressing and then stitching the edges, they rip the fabric and ravel the edges. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Buttoned triangles throw pillow
Sew4Home continues their Stylish Baby Nursery series with a tutorial for making this throw pillow with buttoned triangles. But don’t limit yourself to the nursery with this project – this would look great in the living room, on a patio, … Read More...
Tutorial: Making stretchy spaghetti straps
Urban Organica tells how to make stretchy spaghetti straps. She uses them on nursing tops, but says they’d also be useful for anyone who has an active lifestyle. Stretchy function aside, they’re just plain cute! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Pom pom trimmed throw pillows
Pom pom trim, AKA dingleberries, create a whimsical edging for these decorative throw pillows. Sew4Home shows how to make them. Go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage buckets
A stylish baby nursery needs stylish storage solutions. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for sewing these collapsible storage buckets. But don’t limit yourself to just the nursery. These fabric buckets are useful for any room in the house, or even to … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby crib dust ruffle
Every stylish baby nursery needs a dust ruffle on the crib, and Sew4Home shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, baby, crib, dust ruffle, nursery[/tags]
Tutorial: Using grosgrain ribbon to attach purse handles
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active.
Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse. The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist cushion for computer work
Junie Moon shares a tutorial for making this wrist cushion to support your wrist while you’re using a mouse. Make it out of a fun print (like the one she made) for a stylish desk accessory. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing inside curves
Editor’s note: The blog I linked to in this post is no longer active so the links won’t work. Another good source of information about sewing curves is this post at Sew4Home.
While sewing in a straight line is … Read More...
Tutorial: Attching lip cord to a project
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach lip cord to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Rainbow canopy for a converted-crib toddler bed
Instructables user jauncourt shows how she made this rainbow canopy for her child’s converted-crib toddler bed. What a lucky kid!! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, rainbow, canopy, tent, bed, crib, curtain[/tags]
Tutorial: Boutique style hooded towel
Char from Crap I’ve Made made this hooded towel for her niece after seeing a similar one in a high priced boutique. I love the designer fabric on the outside! She calls it the “$44 Hooded Towel”, but you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Turkish corner on a decorative pillow
Editor’s Note: This link is no longer active. If you know of another tutorial showing how to do this technique, please send it my direction!
Christine Sews shows an easy to way to simulate a Turkish corner on a decorative … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-sided burp cloth
With these two-sided burp cloths from Sarah of Create Studio, beauty is more than skin deep. It extends to both sides of the burp cloth. (No ugly threads or stitching showing on the back.) What a cool idea! Go … Read More...