Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Name applique throw pillow
Mere and Ali from Sew Sweet share a video tutorial showing how they made a decorative pillow with a name appliqued across the front. This would make such a sweet addition to a child’s bedroom or nursery decor. The one … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightly layered shell from soft knit fabric
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make this gorgeous shell out of a lightweight knit. The curved layers at the neck are so light and dreamy. Love! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Faux welt pockets
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make pockets that look like welt pockets but don’t have the pocket lining behind them. They’re great for back pockets on a pair of pants – … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl lace legwarmers
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of little girl legwarmers that are all lace and frilliness. These are such a cute accessory for a little girl!! They’re made from a layer of fabric and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Two tone ruffled tote bag
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how to make her Two Toned Tote. Like the name suggests, her design mixes two fabrics to make a pretty tote. The bag also features a row of ruffles accenting the … Read More...
Freebie: Circle skirt measurement calculator
A circle skirt is super easy to make except for one step, and that’s figuring out how big to cut the circle. Patty from The Snug Bug helps out with this complicated step with a downloadable Excel spreadsheet that does … Read More...
Tutorial: Terry cloth burp rag
Crafty Couple shows how to make a terry cloth burp rag. The absorbant terry cloth is back with a soft flannel. A set of these would make such a nice gift for a new baby! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Layered circle skirt from knit fabric
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a layered circle skirt from knit fabric. She made it for her daughter, but I’m thinking I need to make a skirt like this for myself!! The design is so cute, but … Read More...
Tutorial: How to determine the length to cut your curtain fabric
I find making window treatments to be stressful. The actual sewing is easy, though the seams tend to be looooong. What stresses me out is all that math you have to do to figure out what length to cut the … Read More...
Read all about it: Masking tape as an unconventional sewing tool
The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic ruffled lace skirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a skirt that’s all romance and lace and ruffles. It’s beautiful worn on its own as a skirt, but you could also use it as a layering slip or petticoat to … Read More...
Tutorial: Footie pajama pants
When I was a child, my absolutely favorite pajamas were the ones with the footies. They’re not that easy to find, though. Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to add a pair of footies to the next pajama pants you … Read More...
Free pattern: Infant peasant dress, size 0-3 months
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress for an itty bitty baby. The pattern is for babies 0-3 months, perfect for making as a baby gift. It’s an easy style of … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled crib skirt
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a ruffled crib skirt. The rows and rows of ruffles around the bottom of the crib are SO girly! Going mixy-matchy on the tiered ruffles is a cool way to tie together … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric cover for an e-reader
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shares a tutorial for making her All Wrapped Up Kindle Case. (This will also work for other e-readers, though you’d probably need to adjust the measurements.) She created the fabric cover for … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a photo of a loved one into a thread sketched portrait
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots created a series of thread sketched portraits to give as Christmas gifts. Isn’t that the coolest? She turned snapshots into line art and then transferred that to fabric to use as a guide … Read More...
Read all about it: Interfacing, fusible webbing, and fusible adhesive
If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what interfacing is. Or fusible webbing. Or fusible adhesive. They’re all somewhat similar and can usually be found on the same aisle in the fabric store, but they all work a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Cat from Bride Blu shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make a soft faux fur infinity scarf. This looks so warm and soft and snuggly for the cold weather! You can make one from half a yard … Read More...
Freebie: Rit Dye recipes for the season’s hottest colors
Every year, Pantone releases a set of colors predicted to be the hottest, trendiest colors in fashion. Rit Dye shares recipes to create these Pantone colors using their dyes. Get the recipes and create (or recreate) your clothing in this … Read More...