Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to make quilted silhouette wall art. You can use any type of image for the silhouette, but personally I’m loving the idea of using your child’s profile. This … Read More...
Read all about it: Winners of the Solids-Only Tote Challenge announced
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announced the winners of the Solids-Only Tote Challenge that she co-hosted with Keren from Sew La Vie!. Go to Rikka’s post now to see who won, and also to see photos of all … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-style faux fur collar
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a removable faux fur collar with retro vintage charm. She was inspired by the fashion in old movies from the 1950s … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro rotary phone purse
Chica and Jo share a tutorial showing how to make a unique purse that looks just like an old style rotary phone. That’s because they use the parts of an old phone . The receiver becomes the purse handle, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer a tissue paper sewing pattern to freezer paper
Sewing patterns are often printed on flimsy tissue paper. That’s fine if you only plan to make the project once or twice, but for a pattern that you intend to use over and over, it’s a good idea to transfer … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from shrink plastic
Sometimes a store-bought button just won’t do. For those projects, Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making shows how you can make your own buttons out of shrink plastic. You can cut them in any shape, and then use high … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace covered pullover sweater
Ashley from My Happily Ever After and Distracted Ashley shows how she recreated the look of a lace sweater she saw online. The inspiration piece cost $46, but she was able to make hers for a fraction of the cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Tudor Rose dimensional fabric flower
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shares a tutorial showing how to create a stunning layered fabric flower called the Tudor Rose. The pattern and tutorial for the dimensional fabric flower were originally authored by SavvySeams.com, a website that is no … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy faux fur vest
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy vest out of faux fur. The tutorial is part of the Faux Fur Week series she’s got going on right now. The simple shape of the boxy vest … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork square floor cushion
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how she made this awesome patchwork floor cushion. The top and bottom are made from a patchwork of 4 large fabric squares, tufted in the middle with a fabric-covered button. I am LOVING the … Read More...
Tutorial: Knitting needle roll
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knitting needle roll. The fabric organizer has tall narrow pockets for holding knitting needles. If knitting isn’t your thing, you can easily adjust the pattern to hold crochet … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a tube pillow
Shari from Fresh Crayons shows how to make a tube pillow. A long round pillow can make a pretty accent for your bedding set. It’s also a good shape for reading or watching TV while laying down in bed. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Smart bag with vinyl accents
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make this smart bag with vinyl accents. The design inspired by a similar bag from Talbot’s (no longer available), though her version is made to be more durable than the inspiration bag. … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron welt pockets
Patty from The SnugBug created this fabulous chevron pocket detail for her Lotus Blossom Skirt. She shares a tutorial telling how she did created this swoony (yes, I made up that word) welt pocket. She also gives a run-down on … Read More...
Tutorial: Long sleeved tee to a one shouldered ruffle shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to turn an every day long-sleeved tee into a cute top you could wear for a night out on the town. She removes one of the two sleeves, turning into a one shoulder … Read More...
Read all about it: Practicing basic stitches on your new sewing machine
Did Santa bring you a shiny new sewing machine for Christmas? If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, your first few seams may not be all straight and pretty. Don’t worry – Ashley from Make It and Love It… Read More...
Tutorial: J.Crew-inspired embellished tee for a little girl
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how she made this cute embellished tee, inspired by a similar shirt from J.Crew. Cute!! She used another t-shirt as a guide for cutting her pieces. Check out her trick for tracing the shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower brooch from repurposed tights
Tatum from K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sister) shows how to make this lovely flower brooch. The lightweight knit that she uses is SO perfect for this project, and she gets it from repurposed tights. Brilliant! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Use mini-facings to turn under tight corners
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at Threads magazine showing how to use a mini-facing to help create smooth edges on square necklines or tightly curved edges. Rather than facing the whole piece, a mini-facing works just where you need it. … Read More...