Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Scrap Buster Pajama Bottoms for little kids. The contrast panel across the top is super cute, but it also allows her to cut the bottoms of the legs out of … Read More...
Free pattern: Crazy monster pillow
Ashley Johnston from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial at We All Sew for making this uber cute monster pillow. I am LOVING his funny hair and his crazy eyes and the pointy teeth! Get the pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Country Ruffle top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has done it again. She’s gone and created another fabulous little top for her little girl. This one is her Country Ruffle Top, with an asymmetrical buttoned bodice and rows of sweet ruffles peeking out … Read More...
Tutorial: Make continuous bias tape without a million little seams
I love me some bias tape. But I don’t love sewing together all those strips of fabric to make a long piece of it. Katy from No Big Dill shows another way to make a long piece of bias tape … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a handprinted herringbone design on fabric
Danielle from My Sparkle shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how to make the handprinted herringbone fabric that she used in her winning entry to the boys’ challenge. She used it to make a shawl collar pullover, … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with piped edges
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to create a throw pillow with piped edges. Her tutorial includes the scoop on making your own piping (because the already made stuff rarely comes in the color you want), as well as how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a covering for an oddly shaped window
It’s easy enough to find (or make) curtains for a standard window. It’s a big rectangle, and if the curtain is gathered then there’s some flexibility in the width of the panel you use. But if you need a covering … Read More...
Tutorial: Pajama pants for babies and kids
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pajama pants for babies and kids. She includes a pattern for pants in size 2T-3T, but she also explains how you can create your … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled vase skirt tied with a bow
Sew4Home shows how to make a ruffled skirt to wrap around a plain vase to turn it into a beautiful accent piece. The gathers around the top are reminiscent of the tissue paper wrap from a florist. A strip of … Read More...
Tutorial: Breastfeeding cover-up
Jolen from Love of Sewing shows how to make a cover-up for new mothers to use while breastfeeding their babies. It rolls up and ties closed for easy transport in a diaper bag. This would make a fabulous gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled glasses case
Sew4Home shows how to make a ruffled case to hold a pair of glasses. The fabric is quilted to provide a bit of padding around the glasses. The case also includes a loop at the side so you can hang … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Birdie sweater tote bag
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to use an old sweater to make a cute tote bag. It’s lined with a pretty cotton print, with a matching birdie applique on the front. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Sew a lined bodice
I’ll admit it. Every time I make a lined bodice or vest, my brain turns to mush trying to figure out which seams to sew in which order so that I can turn it all inside out. Happy for me, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Seat Sack
Liz Noonan guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a seat sack, a small pouch that hangs from the back of a school chair to hold a child’s workbooks and papers. If your child’s school … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Sweetheart Pillowcase
Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to create her Sweetheart Pillowcase, no sewing required. She starts with a purchased plain white pillowcase and embellishes it with heart appliques from three coordinating prints. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Long ruffled scarf
Sew4Home shows how to make a long ruffled scarf to wrap around your neck and keep it warm. They use a lush velveteen, but this would be a pretty scarf out of any type of fabric. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered pouch or locket
Craft Passion has the how-to for making her Macaron Coin Purse. It’s an itty bitty little zippered purses. There’s not much room inside, but you can use it to hold a special coin or photo. Think of it as a … Read More...
Tutorial: From knee socks to little girl leg warmers
Leg warmers have become wildly popular as a leg covering for little girls. And no wonder – they keep their legs warm like a pair of tights, but the don’t get in the way during diaper changes or potty breaks. … Read More...
Free pattern: Two-seam house slippers
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of house slippers. It’s made from just two pieces – a vamp (upper) and a sole – and it takes just two seams to make each … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous water lily fabric
Kirie from Shape Moth shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gorgeous water lily out of fabric. The petals are folded from squares of fabric and then stitched together to create the blossom. She used hers … Read More...