Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make a cord wrap out of leather (or faux leather). The short leather cord wraps around bundled cords and then Velcroes together to keep the corders from getting all tangled and unwieldly. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom trim throw pillow cover
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a throw pillow cover edged in pom pom trim. A zipper in one of the side seams serves as a closure. It’s an easy project to refresh the look of a couch … Read More...
Rikka’s sewing confession
Palak from Make It Handmade has started a new series called Handmade Confessions, which will feature guest posts from other sewists sharing their “confessions.” It could be a deep dark sewing secret, a handy tip, or a funny story. First … Read More...
Tip: Toni’s very smart (and mess-free) bobbin storage
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows her very smart organization for her bobbins. She keeps them handy underneath the matching spool of thread, with plastic covers to keep the threads from unwinding. Instead of spending $$$ on the covers from … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby doll diaper with felt poo
Baby doll diaper changes are fun for little kids. They’re even more fun when there’s something to remove from the diaper. Over at Made By Joel, you can find a free pattern for a baby doll diaper you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flounce skirt
Shino from Nutta! shows how she made this flounce skirt, inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie a while back. (The Anthropologie skirt is no longer available for purchase.) She recreated the look by making a straight knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Black & white pleated striped skirt
Mama Says Sew has a tutorial for the Skirt Week series hosted by Crafterhours. She shows how she made this gorgeous black and white pleated skirt. The stripes are pieced from solid white and solid black fabric. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: One pillowcase becomes two tea towels
Becky at Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a pair of tea towels out of one pillowcase. It’s a quick project, something she says can be done in just half an hour. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Two ways to keep an elastic waistband from twisting
Pam from Threading My Way shares two ways that she prevents elastic in a casing from twisting. Go to her blog to see what she does.
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Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman
Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined lace skirt with invisible side zipper
Stef from Girl. Inspired. joins in the Skirt Week series hosted by Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous lace skirt. It’s fully lined and has an invisible zipper in the side. Want!! Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Printable fabric luggage tags, plus a freebie
If your summer vacation plans involve air travel, these fabric luggage tags by Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair will make it easy to spot your bags on the carousel. Go to her blog for a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket tool tote
Sew4Home shows how to make a bucket tote to hold tools. It’s made from a heavy duty fabric, with large grommets and rope for the handles. They suggest it as a Father’s Day gift, but I know a few women … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable felt board playset
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this portable kitty cat felt board playset using a panel print. The little felt book has carrying handles and a pocket on the back to hold the pieces. I’m loving the kitty cat print … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint an oversized gingham design on fabric
Do you see the red jumbo gingham fabric in these summertime outdoor decorations? It’s in the table runner, bunting, and wreath. Jen from Tatertots and Jello painted that design on a length of plain white fabric, using painter’s tape to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequined mini skirt
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a sequined mini skirt. The sequined fabric has a stretch to it, so it’s just a matter of sewing a couple of side seams on your sewing machine plus finishing the waist … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet summer dress for baby
Jill from Made It On Monday made this lovely white eyelet and navy blue dress for her baby girl. LOVE!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is for a size 6-9 months. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric flag garland or bunting
Marni at Haberdashery Fun shows how you can sew up a fun flag garland or bunting. You can use it as a decoration for a party or to mark a special occasion, or you can keep it up year round … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line skirt with waist sash
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shares a tutorial for making this A-line skirt with a waist sash. I love the simple lines and the graceful drape of the flared panels! And if the thought of hemming a curved piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Self-bound seam finish
Abby from Autumn Street and Things for Boys shows how create a self-bound seam finish. This method of finishing a seam allowance has one of the layers of fabric folded over the other and stitched down, encasing the raw edges. … Read More...