Anna from Plan B shares a tutorial over at 2nd Funniest Thing showing how you can DIY the look of these color blocked designer oxfords. She starts with a pair of plain oxfords or lace up shoes, and then adds … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable round fabric gift box
Looking for a unique way to package a special gift? This round fabric box might be just the thing. It’s fully lined so it’s just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. It’s reusable, too. Make … Read More...
Tutorial: About the roller foot, plus how to make a cinched leather bow
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a suggestion for your Christmas sewing wish list. A roller foot. For most machines, this is a $5-$10 foot, so it’s totally within the price range of a stocking stuffer. It’s made for sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mustache Comb Case
Caila from CailaMade is over at Sew Caroline today with a guest post showing how to make a mustachioed comb case. The simple leather pouch has a mustache applique in and will hold a plastic comb. She designed it for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew jewel monogrammed sweater
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to add a jeweled monogram to a sweater, no sewing required. It’s a fun detail that adds a little sparkle to winter wear. I don’t know about you, but winter can always use … Read More...
Tutorial: Easiest Ever Kid PJ’s
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make her Easiest Ever Kid PJ’s. The pajamas set includes a long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of elastic waist flannel pants. Both pieces are easy to sew, and you can make … Read More...
Troubleshooting your twin needle stitching
If your twin needle stitching isn’t looking right, Susan from Moonthirty has some troubleshooting tips to help you. She shows what it looks like if your twin needle hem has skipped stitches or tunneling, and then tells how you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Contrast back knit sheath dress
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a figure hugging sheath dress from a stretch knit fabric. It’s easy to make, and you can make your own pattern by tracing around a fitted t-shirt and a pencil … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt mustache Christmas ornaments
American Felt and Craft brings the mustache trend to your Christmas tree with these felt mustache ornaments. Their template gives four variations on the mustache so you can make a whole set to decorate your very hip Christmas tree. They … Read More...
Tutorial: Semi-finished princess seams
Carolyn from Allspice Abounds shares her method for creating semi-finished seam allowances on a princess seam. Most pattern instructions will have you clip the curves and press open. It does the job, but it’s not very pretty. Her method gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a puff sleeve from a plain sleeve pattern
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to alter a plain sleeve pattern to make it a puff sleeve. I love a puff sleeve because not only are they pretty and girly, but I also find them much easier to set … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric pattern weights
Cath Grace has a special guest on her blog – her mom! – showing how to make a set of pattern weights. There are lots of different ways to make pattern weights. Her version uses fabric gathered over a stack … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey shawl vest
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a drapey shawl vest, perfect for winter layering. It has a deep shawl collar that folds and drapes over the vest. Make it from a heavy weight woven, a knit, or maybe … Read More...
Tutorial: Little felt house needle book
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at Sew Caroline with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little house needle book. Little felt pages inside the book will hold your needles and pins. Make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow Makeup Pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a makeup pouch with a big bow sewn on to the front. She made it to hold a sampler of mascaras, but you could use this pouch to hold a selection … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof travel shoe sack
Abby from Things for Boys shares a tutorial for making a travel shoe bag. The drawstring bag will help protect the rest of your clothes from any dirt clinging to the bottom of a pair of shoes. She made hers … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use a soldering iron to cut and seal synthetic fabrics
Kathleen from Grosgrain shows how you can save yourself time and trouble when finishing the edges of a lightweight synthetic fabric, like a chiffon. Instead of folding and stitching and hoping even a narrow hem doesn’t have too much body, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather tote
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple leather tote. It’s actually a fairly simple project because the edges of the leather won’t fray. There’s no hemming and no need to make a lining. … Read More...
Tutorial: Blending between sizes on a multi-size pattern
People’s bodies are rarely the same garment size all over. If you take your measurements and compare them with the sizing charts on a printed pattern, don’t be surprised if your bust measurement puts you in one size column, while … Read More...
Idea file: Light up princess dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi has done it again. She’s pushed her sewing skills and followed her imagination to make another knock-your-socks-off fabulous dress for her daughter. I wonder if she’ll adopt me? This time it’s a princess dress that lights … Read More...