Emily Tao has added to her growing library of pattern drafting video tutorials, with a pair of tutorials showing how to drape a basic skirt block on a mannequin, and then how to transfer that to a paper pattern.  … Read More...

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt.  She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store.  This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering  … Read More...

Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra.  The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist.  It attaches with hook … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight cotton gauze scarf.  It’s a good weight for transition between the seasons.  If you can’t find cotton gauze in a color or print that you like, then do what she … Read More...

Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags.  She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished.  … Read More...

Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a “magic” handstitch.  She calls it the magic stitch because it’s quick to do and is virtually invisible on applique.   Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.

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Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this pretty ruffled infinity scarf.  Using pre-ruffled fabric makes this a quick and easy project.  I counted just three seams plus a tiny bit of handstitching to complete … Read More...

Terra from Mama Says Sew made this snappy little box pleated skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  There’s one deep box pleat in the front and two in the back.  I’m loving the bold stripe … Read More...

Abby from Things For Boys guest blogs in the Sew Yummy series at Craftstorming with a tutorial showing how to make a set of handle covers for your sauce pans and skillets.  The insulated sleeves fit around the handle of … Read More...

I’ll admit that I avoid sewing projects that require a zipper fly.  It’s hard to look at a completed fly and intuit the construction process, and the instructions in a pattern look complicated.  Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a silkscreen using craft vinyl cut on her Silhouette Cameo digital cutter.  This is such a great idea!!  I would expect that a screen created using photo emulsion chemicals would hold … Read More...

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make those oversized ruffled flower embellishments we’ve been seeing on purses and pillows.  Get the tute.

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Rae from Made By Rae shows how to add a button placket to a basic pullover shirt pattern.   Go to her blog for the tutorial.

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Did you see the Johnny Depp inspired outfit that Heidi from Elegance & Elephants entered into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge?  It turned out to be the winning look for the week, and now Heidi shares a tutorial … Read More...

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how to add a bit of ruching to a sleeve.  It’s an easy addition when you’re making a top, and it adds a nice detail to a plain sleeve.  Go to her tutorial.… Read More...

Heather from Feather’s Flights shares an infographic that explains the most common types of fabric.  She breaks it down by fiber content and woven vs. nonwoven.  It’s part of her Sewing 101 series.  Go to her blog post to download … Read More...

Valori Wells shares a tutorial for making a flange edge throw pillow.  The flange is made from a contrast fabric, with pretty mitered corners.  Go to her tutorial to find out how to make it.

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Taylor from Taylor Made created a dust cover for her Silhouette Cameo.  (That’s the version of the Silhouette that cuts media up to 12″ wide.)  She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog.  Get the tute.

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