Click over to the Basic Grey blog for a tutorial for making this cute Rosy Wedge Bag, designed by Amy Friend from Made During Quiet Time. It’s a lined zippered pouch with a boxy bottom. Love! Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Lined drawstring bag
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how to make a lined drawstring bag. The lining finishes off the inside beautifully while also strengthening the bag. Her method for creating the drawstring closure has you stitching the casing over the ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded infinity scarf from a cowlneck sweater
The Cheese Thief shows how to turn an unwanted cowlneck sweater into a hooded infinity scarf. I love this idea!!! The scarf keeps your neck AND your ears warm, and looks stylish doing it. The hooded scarf uses the cowl … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy applique using fusible webbing
Fusible webbing applique is a quick and easy way to embellish a plain tee or onesie. Jolen from Love of Sewing shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Her tutorial includes photos of each step, making this a great … Read More...
A year of tutorials from Colette Patterns
Colette Patterns has collected all of the tutorials they’ve posted on their blog over the past year, and linked them up in one post. It’s quite an impressive list! Go to the Coletterie to see all the technique tutorials from … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas placemat with flatware pocket
Lisa from Lil Fish Studios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cavnas placemat with a flatware pocket. Rather than a hem, she gives the placemats a fringed edge which is in keeping with the natural … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tropical outfit from a Hawaiian print shirt
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to turn a Hawaiian shirt into a cute skirt for a toddler. … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel Christmas ornament
Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to make this cute angel ornament. Craft Passion has a pattern and tutorial for making her. She has a sweet painted face and lush faux fur wings. Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s pullover sweater, traced from a long-sleeved tee
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a pullover sweater for a small child using a t-shirt as a guide. If you can find any good sweater knit yardage at the fabric store, how about using a thrifted … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage photo throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this lovely vintage photo throw pillow. The photo is printed on to inkjet printable fabric and “framed” with a stenciled design. This would be such a neat way to display an old … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone fabric gift sacks with sturdy sides
Sew4Home shows how to make their Two-Tone Gift Bags in two sizes. The sides of the bag are heavily interfaced so they have the regular stand-up shape of a paper gift sack, but out of a pretty fabric that will … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple reversible tote bag
Flora from Frills and Flares shows how to make a simple reversible tote bag. The reversible bag has two looks in one. When your mood changes, just turn it inside out for an entirely new look for your bag. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew knotted knit scarf
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how you can make a quick and easy knotted knit scarf, no sewing required. It takes just 15 minutes to make one – perfect for last minute gifts! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Add some pop to store-bought dresses
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use your sewing skills to add a little something extra to a relatively simple store-bought dress. She shows how to add a peek-a-boo tulle … Read More...
Free pattern: Merry Moose Christmas Ornament
The Crafting Fiend shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Merry Moose Christmas ornament. He’s made out of felt, with the cutest little scarf tied around his neck! Get the pattern and how-to.
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Tutorial: Vintage Storybook Coinpurse
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a page from a vintage storybook and clear vinyl to make a super cute little coin purse. It’s made with just a couple of seams and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric marble maze game
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make a fabric marble maze game. She calls it her Long Trip Maze Game and she designed it to help keep her kids occupied on a 2 1/2 day road trip. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched paper Merry KISSmas treat pouches
PharMa shares a tutorial for making these cute Merry KISSmas treat pouches out of stitched scrapbook paper. She includes a free pattern for the pouch shape and a printable for the Merry KISSmas tag that peeks out of the top. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin and Shwin Designs guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. I am loving the dark … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape front cardigan
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a cardigan with a drapey front. This is such a stylish look right now! And it’s actually a very easy project made from stretch knit fabric and using a t-shirt as … Read More...