Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to add a contrast panel to the next gathered skirt you make. It’s a cute twist on a basic gathered skirt. Her tutorial is part of the Summer Of No Pants series hosted … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon embellished towels
If you have a stash of pretty ribbons just waiting to be made into something cute, this embellished kitchen towel over at Sew4Home may be just the project for you. Each towel is embellished with a strip of pretty fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lightweight floaty wrap from a scarf
Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial over at the Scarves.net blog showing how easy it is to whip up a floaty wrap out of a scarf. It takes just two simple seams! Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: Shirred bandana baby dress or skirt
Stacie from Yellow Spool has made many of these shirred bandana baby dresses over the years. They work as a dress or skirt, depending on the age of the child. With straps and for a younger baby, it’s a dress. … Read More...
Which fabric marking tool to use on your sewing project?
Marking tools are a must-have sewing notion for me. The right marking tool depends on your fabric type and the kind of marking you need to make. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts looks at a variety of marking tools available, … Read More...
Tutorial: Wave Skirt
Mie from Sewing Like Mad shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she made her Wave Skirt. The wide, curving fabric stripe is pieced into the skirt body. An invisible zipper set into the side is the closure. … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Market Bag with boxed corners
Alexandra Smith from Lola Nova has created an effortlessly stylish and practical accessory with her Origami Market Bag, and she’s generously shared a tutorial for making it! This bag is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it a … Read More...
Tisp for marine vinyl appliques
Amy from Positively Splendid makes awesome appliques using marine vinyl. It comes in a wide variety of colors and adds dimension to a project. She shares some of her tips and tricks for making appliques out of the vinyl, including … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
What is it about purses made in the shape of other objects? I can’t get enough of them! Like this pencil case that Jill from Creating My Way To Success made. It’s a pencil pouch shaped like a giant pencil. … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft and sew a bow collar
Naomi from One Avian Daemon shows how she created the bow collar on a coat she made. LOVE!! It’s a variation on a shawl collar, with one end extended and cinched into a pretty bow. She tells how to draft … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy flounce ruffles
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a flounce ruffle. Unlike a gathered ruffle, which gathers a long straight piece of fabric, a flounce uses a curved piece of fabric to create a ruffled effect. The inner part of … Read More...
Tutorial: One Direction pieced chevron cuff bracelet
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make her One Direction cuff bracelet. There are no boy bands involved in this project – the One Direction she’s talking about is the pieced chevron that wraps around your wrist. This … Read More...
Gertie’s favorite linings for summer garments
Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing writes about lining a summer garment. Specifically, she writes about lining fabrics that meet her four criteria: breathability (IMPORTANT for hot weather!), affordability, fabric characteristics, and easy care. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sleeve roll for crease-free pressing
Mama Nene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for making a sleeve roll. The long, firmly packed roll allows you to iron a sleeve without putting a crease in the opposite side. She notes that if you print the … Read More...
Tutorial: Komebukuro drawstring bag
Jill at Creating My Way To Success used some of the Japanese fabrics in her stash to make a Komebukuro, a traditional Japanese drawstring bag used to carry rice offerings to temples or shrines. You could use it for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique map throw pillow
How cute is this appliqued map pillow? The Sewing Rabbit made it using a free project from Jo-Ann, though she made the design her own by using prints instead of solids and by adding a secret pocket to the back. … Read More...
Free pattern: Sew a necktie for Dad
Giving Dad a tie for Father’s Day has become a bit of a cliche. But what if it’s a handmade tie? Colette Patterns shares a free pattern for a man’s necktie. You’ve still got a few days to sew one … Read More...
Tutorial: Paillete collar tee
Kristina J. shows how to add a sparkly paillette collar to a plain tee. (Paillettes are those oversized sequins with the hole at the top rather than in the middle.) Gorgeousness!! Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Tutorial: Four panel skirt
Molly from Molly Tov shows how to make a simple skirt with four panels. The pattern is easily adjusted to get the look you want. You can make it as long or as short as you like. You can flare … Read More...
Tutorial: Camping Toiletries Bag
Heather from Dragonfly Designs shares a tutorial over at seven thirty three showing how to make her Camping Toiletries Bag. It’s a drawstring bag from a heavy canvas fabric. Use it to carry your toiletries when you make the trek … Read More...