Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make these pretty layered lace and fabric flowers. The bottom layer is made from brightly colored lace, the top from a fabric yo-yo, and a button makes the center. If you can’t find … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty scarf camera strap
A camera strap doesn’t have to be an ugly black nylon strap. Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial showing how to make a much prettier one out of a scarf and a few scraps of leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tulip sleeve cropped jacket
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this lovely tulip sleeve cropped jacket for a little girl. She shows how to adapt a basic bodice pattern (she used the bodice and … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie top throw pillow cover
Ann from On Sutton Place shows how you can make this tie top throw pillow cover. The ties at the top make the closure for the cover. She uses twill tape but you could also use ribbon. It would make … Read More...
How I learned to digitize a sewing pattern using Creating PDF Patterns by Lauren Dahl
On Monday I shared my review of Lauren Dahl’s course Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale. I mentioned that in just one week I was able to take one of my own basic patterns, digitize it in Adobe … Read More...
Video tutorial: Clean finish lined bodice with no hand sewing
Believe it or not, you can create a lined sleeveless bodice with no raw edges and a clean finish on the neck and arm holes, without having to resort to any hand sewing. Colette Patterns shares a video tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make fabric yo-yos using a yo-yo making tool
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how you can sew gathered fabric yo-yos using a special yo-yo making tool. The tool she uses is the same one I use to make my own fabric yo-yos. Fabric yo-yos are my go-to take … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a man’s vest
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to sew a man’s vest. I’m loving the seersucker she used on the one she made! A classic vest like this can dress up a button up shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage baskets with rope handles
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make fabric storage baskets with rope handles. at the sides make it easy to tote them where you need. Use them to organize … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew teacher appreciation banner
Eighteen25 shows how you can make this fun teacher appreciation banner, no sewing required. The flags are made from craft felt and assembled with fabric glue. The letters are easily made from heat transfer vinyl. You could also make this … Read More...
Tutorial: Teeny Tiny Mini Zipper Pouch
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free tutorial showing how to make her Teeny Tiny Mini Zipper Pouch. The itty zippered pouch is small enough to attach to a keychain, and just big enough to hold a lip balm … Read More...
Tutorial: Brushstroke pillow covers
Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: April Showers Tote
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial at Tamagotchi Life showing how to make her April Showers Tote. A simple tote bag has a pretty april shower appliqued on the front. The finished size is approximately 11 x 13 … Read More...
Free pattern: Mix and Match Bow Ties
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making her Mix and Match Bow Ties for boys. They’re the real deal kind of bow tie, the ones that you actually tie. They’re made in two parts, with a hook … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden tab curtains tied in a bow
Michaela from Covered in Mod Podge shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make these hidden tab curtains tied together in the center with a bow. The hidden tabs are easily made from wide grosgrain ribbon stitched … Read More...
Tutorial: Galaxy painted moon phase wall hanging
Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a galaxy painted fabric wall hanging showing the phases of the moon. She starts with a piece of black fabric and gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Flanged pillow sham
Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how to make a flanged pillow sham. The flange creates a subtle border around the pillow and lends a more formal air to your bedding ensemble. It’s actually an easy detail to add in … Read More...
Tutorial: Clipping curves and grading seams for a smoother finish
Clipping your seams correctly can be the difference between a bumpy, lumpy seam and a professional finish. Pixie Faire shares a tutorial showing how to clip curves – both convex and concave – as well as how to grade a … Read More...
Tutorial: Union Jack zippere cosmetic case
Marnie from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make this Union Jack fabric cosmetic case. The zippered top has tabs at either end to make it easy to pull the zipper open and closed. The boxed bottom gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Summer Swing Dress
Merrick’s Art shows how you can make her Perfect Summer Swing Dress. It fits close through the shoulders and sleeves, but loose through the body flaring out in a swingy shape and coming just to your knees. You can make … Read More...