Ashley from Make It and Love It must be reading my mind.  Here I am in the middle of a doll clothes making binge, and she posts a tutorial showing how to make a gathered fabric and tulle skirt for … Read More...

When I bought a pair of metallic silver skinnies for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, I remember thinking how unfair it was that they didn’t come in MY size, too.  Lucky for me, Liz from Cotton & Curls… Read More...

I love, love, love my serger for making seams are already trimmed and finished for me.  But what I don’t love is having to secure all the thread ends for each seam.  But if you don’t do it, you run … Read More...

This gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one.  I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look.  Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look.  Get the … Read More...

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel.  They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print.  Each hooded towel uses one bath towel … Read More...

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs guests at Project Run and Play with some inspiration for this week’s Pattern Remix challenge.  The challenge is to remix The Party Dress by Lindsay of The Cottage Home.  Rachel’s version is made … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s tunic top with a collar and a front slit.  Go to her tutorial.… Read More...

Did Santa leave a fancy new camera under the tree for you?  Jen from Four Marrs and One Venus shows the fancy ruffled camera strap she made using a tutorial from Mom 4 Real.  She went the extra step … Read More...

If teaching your child to sew is on your to-do list for 2013, check out this video by Vanessa from Crafty Gemini.  She is teaching her 3 year old son to sew on his own sewing machine.  She gives … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make their Kissing Booth Basket.  The handles are stitched on at an angle, creating an interesting design line across the sides.  Though they show it as a gift basket, but add some pockets on the lining … Read More...

Cutting your fabric is one of the very few things in sewing that can’t be undone.  Once your fabric is cut, it’s cut.  Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial telling how to prep and cut fabric.  Her post deals … Read More...

Knit fabrics are not all the same.  The differences in weight, amount of stretch, and the direction of stretch will all affect how best to sew on the fabric and what kinds of projects to make from it.  Miranda from … Read More...

Stacy Sews and Schools shows how she made this cute gaucho and bolero outfit for her daughter.  She breaks the tutorial up into two parts.  Go to part 1 to find out how to make the gauchos and tank.  Go … Read More...

When you wear a pair of pants, the waistband hits you at the same point all the way around.  But, if you lay a pair of pants out with the crotch seams aligned, you’ll see that most pants come up … Read More...

Amy Jo from The Little Moments made this pretty ruffled tote from a freebie conference bag and an unwanted polo shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the tute.

[photo from The Little Moments]

The folks at Sew4Home used 1 yard of seersucker, plus 5 yards of jumbo ric rac trim, to fancy up a set of plain sheets from the discount store.  Look at the result!   Go to Sew4Home for the tutorial.… Read More...

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn classed up a plain sweater by adding a sparkle faux collar.  Instead of a full collar, it’s a collar shape that is appliqued around the neck of the sweater.  A line of buttons from the … Read More...

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top.  It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest.  Go to … Read More...

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make this pretty throw pillow.  The front is embellished with ruching and ric trac trim.   The back has an easy envelope style opening.  The cover she makes will fit a 22″ … Read More...

This gold pyramid wristlet is all kinds of awesome!  Dina from A Splendid Assemblage shows how to make one.  I’ve got to get my hands on some gold vinyl!  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from A Splendid Assemblage]