Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make her narwhal wale appliqued throw pillow.  The whale applique is so cute!  The nautical theme is perfect for summertime decor!  She designed the pillow to show the new Out to Sea … Read More...

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a variation of the Everyday Skirt that Jen shared there the other day.  In her variation, she adds tiers of ruffles around the skirt.  Get the how-to.

[photo from iCandy Handmade]

Sew4Home shows how to make their Pillow Jacket, a changeable sleeve that fits over a  pillow base.  To change your pillow cover, it’s a simple as removing the pillow base from the sleeve and sliding it into a new sleeve.  … Read More...

Bari J. continues her series of tutorials showcasing her new LillyBelle line of fabrics with a free pattern for making her Sweet Dreams sleep mask.  It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make it from just 2 pieces … Read More...

Trish from Crafty Moods shows how to make a ruffled floor mat using strips of ruffled fabric (LOTS of ruffled fabric!) and a towel. Her grandmother sewed it together for her.  Check out the tequila bottle that her granny uses … Read More...

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pocket folio that you can use as a first aid pouch or sewing kit.  The zipper wraps around three sides so … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Everyday Skirt.  It’s made out of a stretch knit fabric with an easy – and comfy – foldover waistband.  Four panels give it an A-line shape.  If you’re using a striped … Read More...

This triple tuck detail is so gorgeous!  Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to do it.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Coletterie]

Emily Tao has a new addition to her series of pattern drafting video tutorials.  This one shows how to draft a pattern for a collar and a collar stand.  She starts with the shirt’s front and back neck measurements, … Read More...

Sewing on decorative trims can be difficult, especially the ones with bulky pom poms or beads on them.  Luckily, there are specialty presser feet you can use to make it easier.  Sew4Home gives the run down on 19 of these … Read More...

I am loving this scarf bag by Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made!  The large scarves create a floaty, drapey effect, while an inner bag of stronger fabric holds your belongings.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  … Read More...

Abby from Abbtique and Morning By Morning Productions shows how she made this drop waist dress from knit fabric.  She thought she couldn’t wear this style because the ones in the stores always hit at the wrong spot.  But when … Read More...

Abby from Sew Much Ado posts on her blog showing how you can make a slip cover for a Baby Bjorn carrier. Maybe your carrier has some staining, or maybe you’re just not into wearing solid black canvas across your … Read More...

Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make a zippy little pouch for holding your credit cards, loyalty cards, and ID.  It’ll hold up to 30 of them!  It has a zipper going across the top and down one side … Read More...

Abby from Things For Boys shows how you can add a button placket to the back of a shirt.  The placket creates a larger opening so the shirt is easier to pull over the head.  It works for t-shirts and … Read More...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini gets into the Olympic spirit with her latest video tutorial.  She shows how to make a make a fabric gold medal for your child.  Use it as a reward for good behavior, or let it become … Read More...

Did you know that you can add text or images to elastic?  I didn’t either.   Laura from Craftstorming shows how you can do just that using printable transfer paper.  I’m putting this on my “gotta try” list.  Get the how-to.… Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make a double flange pillow shams.  It’s part of their Romantic Retreat series. Two miters at each corner adds complexity to the project, but the result is worth the extra effort.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time shares a tutorial over at the Basic Grey Blog showing how to make an elegant envelope wristlet with a pieced starburst on the front flap.  The purse is 5″ x 8″, with a … Read More...

You can find a free PDF tutorial for making these gorgeous water lily pillows, designed by Susan Maw and Sally Bell, over at the C & T Publishing Blog.  Get the PDF tutorial.

[photo from C & T … Read More...