Abby from Things for Boys shows how to make a turned lapped seam. This seam finish has the fabric wrap around a seam allowance that has been pressed open. (It’s hard to describe with words, but her tutorial shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook paper zippered pouch
Melissa from Melly sews takes zippered pouches back to school with this tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch that looks like a sheet of notebook paper. The blue and red lines are stitched with thread, and the pencil … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon tabbed curtain panels
Over at U Create, Kari shows how you can make your own ribbon tabbed curtain panels. The ribbon tabs are sewn to the back of the panel, so they don’t show at the top. Your curtain rod won’t either, as … Read More...
Tutorial: Organize bobbins with a common office supply
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can use a common – and inexpensive – office supply item to organize your bobbins. It’s something you probably already have in your house. If not, you can find them at office … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible foldover tote
This foldover tote is two bags in one. With the long straps and the top folded over and the handles tucked neatly inside, it’s a large bag you can carry over your shoulder or cross body. But when your errands … Read More...
Katja talks about shoemaking tools
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams recently made her own pair of shoes. And what an gorgeous pair of shoes they are!! She writes about them in a blog post, and hints of a future tutorial. She’s still in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a water bottle sling from a scarf
Head over to Dollar Store Crafts to get a tutorial showing how you can make a water bottle sling out of a scarf. Brilliant! The scarf becomes long straps that can be worn cross body, and a bit of sewing … Read More...
Free pattern: Wool felt stick horse
How sweet are these stick horses that Lia Griffith made! Even sweeter, she shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for making them. The horse heads are made from wool felt, lightly stuffed and glued to a long wooden … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric lunch box
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch box for the kiddos to take to school. It’s made from two layers of cotton, with an insulated … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven Tumble Tee dress with notched neck
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows another woven dress version of her Tumble Tee pattern. This one has a notched neck. Tight curves like the notched neck and armholes can be tricky with wovens, since the fabric has no “give”. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled zip pouch with stitched geometric designs
Kate at See Kate Sew shows how to make these pretty ruffled zip pouches. The geometric designs at the bottom are not printed on the fabric, they’re sewn using the decorative stitches on your machine. LOVE!! If you don’t like … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttoned-Up Envelope Pillowcase
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Buttoned-Up Envelope Pillowcase. It’s a pillow cover with an envelope style back that allows you to slip the pillow insert inside, but has buttons on the opening to keep it closed. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold cord “love” tee
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial over at the M&J Trimming blog, showing how to make her gold cord “love” shirt. Her tutorial is part of their Blogger Challenge series. The word “love” is made from gold cording … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY kimono, plus ways to style it
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a long, flowy kimono. It’s made from a lightweight, drapey fabric. Though this type of fabric can be difficult to work with, you’ll only be dealing with rectangles of fabric and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled hand towel
Sarah from Craft Quickies guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty ruffled hand towel. It would make a lovely accent to your bathroom towel set. Or, make a couple to hang in your … Read More...
Tips for sewing and caring for corduroy garments
If you’re eyeing some corduroy fabric for use in your cooler weather sewing projects, check out this post at Did You Make That?. She gives some tips for sewing on corduroy. The things we love most about corduroy – … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing Basics Resource Guide
Sew4Home is a great source of home dec and accessories project how-to’s. Their tutorials have detailed steps with photos along the way, helping even beginning sewers create projects they’re proud of. Now they’ve got a downloadable guide made just for … Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast binding to a button up shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to add contrast binding to a button up shirt. While she was at it rounded the cuffs and the collar to more of a Peter Pan shape. She shows it with two solids (solid … Read More...
Tutorial: Tumble Tee dress from a woven fabric
The Tumble Tee t-shirt pattern by Imagine Gnats is designed to be made from knit fabrics. But today, Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how to use the girl’s t-shirt pattern to make a dress out of a woven fabric instead. … Read More...
Free pattern: Little boy faux bow tie
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shares a free pattern for making a faux bow tie for a little boy. She used this pattern to make some for her own son. It gives the look of a dressed up … Read More...