Kristina J. shows how you can raise a neckline by adding fabric flower embellishments.  She adds a band of fabric across the lower portion of the neckline and then covers it with dimensional fabric flowers.  It’s a fix that looks … Read More...

Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a tulip wrap skirt.  It has a slight gather at the waist, with curved front edges that create a petal shape when they overlap.  The curved edges also create a high-low … Read More...

Emily Tao has a new video in her library of pattern drafting video tutorials.  In this one, she shows how to draft a pattern for a mitered facing.  The edges fold up to create a perfect miter.  It’s a … Read More...

Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how she makes thread holders out of embroidery hoops.  The spools of thread (or bobbins) are held on dowels inserted between the inner and outer hoops, making  circles of thread that you can hang on … Read More...

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation gives a high-end designer look to a plain sweater by making one simple addition.  Sparkle.  Inspireed a Miu Miu crystal embellished sweater, she sewed sparkly gems all over the sweater.   Go to her post to … Read More...

Has your ironing board cover seen better days?  Discolored, faded, or generally worn out? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts show how you can make a new cover for your ironing board.  Get the how-to.

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Heather from Feather’s Flights continues her Sewing 101 series with an infographic showing 5 ways of finishing your seams that don’t involve using a serger.  The list includes pinked edges, zig zag edges, serpentine zig zag edges, flat felled seams, … Read More...

Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. is a guest judge at Project Run & Play this week, and she shares a tutorial showing how she makes beautiful gathers. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.

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Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made this piano keyboard zippered pouch. It makes a neat pencil pouch or make-up bag.  Get the tute.

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April from Wildflowers & Whimsy shows how to combine linen and lace to make a lovely infinity scarf.  Go to her tutorial.

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If you’re in a hurry, you can quickly take in the waistband on a pair of pants by just taking a tiny little pinch in off the side – through the waistband and all.  It’ll do the job in a … Read More...

Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe guest blogs in the Sew Yummy series at Craftstorming with a tutorial showing how to make miniature oven mitts for a child’s play kitchen.  They look just like the ones that mom and dad use … Read More...

Susi from Lilla Luise shows how she made made this fall bunting.  The candy colors are not a traditional autumn palette, but it still looks like fall thanks to the burlap and the apple motif.  Get the how-to.

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Sew4Home shows how you can make a barrel tote embellished with designer ribbons.  The base fabric is a solid color, showing off the color and print in the decorative ribbons.  It has a zipper closure, a pair of short handles … Read More...

Sara Lawsom from Sew Sweetness guest blogs in the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Sawyer Bag.  It’s a boxy tote with fabric straps that wrap around the bottom of … Read More...

Sew4Home shows a clever way to change the look of your tablecovering without breaking the bank.  Invest in one neutral tablecloth, and then layer a smaller tablecover made from a decorative fabric over it.  The smaller layer can be made … Read More...

Crafting a Green World shows how to make a plain tee more dressy with the addition of a bow that ties at the neck.  Now you’ve got a pretty top with all the comfy of a tee.  Love it!  Get … Read More...