Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how to make a lovely fabric flower brooch. It’s made from layers and layers of fabric, with tiny beads stitched into the center. Get the tutorial.
[photo from RoCa and Company]
Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth table cover
Hungry Hippie shares a fun idea for chalkboard cloth. She uses it to create a fitted cover for her their dining table. Now they can chalk all over the top of the table! Get the tutorial to see how to … Read More...
Tutoral: Small ID wallet with snap closure
Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make a her Sandi wallet, small ID wallet with a snap closure (named after the friend she made one for). The pouch is sized just right for credit cards or a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Tubular bias tape
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set
?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees
Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cute new top of a man’s button down shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a cute new top for herself out of a man’s button down shirt. The plain white shirt gets a pop of color from constrast binding and pockets. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a canvas envelope
Nicole from Improv Diary shows how to create a canvas version of large manila envelope. It’s stitched together with contrast thread, with a flower motif free-motion stitched on the front. A pair of buttons creates the closure. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: How to make pretty gathers
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make pretty gathers for your sewing project. The tutorial is an excerpt from Sarai Mitnick’s new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Painted and stitched canvas Christmas ornaments
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to create one of a kind Christmas ornaments out of canvas and burlap. The plain fabric is painted, stitched, and embellished to create a layered, collage-y decoration for your tree. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish bag from faux leather
If you’re looking to craft a stylish and versatile accessory, the “Trendy Faux Leather Handbag” tutorial from Sew4Home is a fantastic guide. This project combines elegance with practicality, resulting in a handbag that’s perfect for both daily use and special … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand Toasty microwaveable hand warmer
Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Hand Toasty, a small rice pack that you can heat in the microwave and put in your pocket to keep your hands warm. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine cover
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a cover for your sewing machine. The cover slides easily over the top to protect it from dust when the machine is not in use and looks much prettier than the plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with a reverse applique label
Cation Designs shows how she used a reverse applique technique on a zippered pouch. The image peeking through the fabric window serves as a visual label for the contents of the pouch. In her example, it’s an awesome beaker image. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated bubble dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create a simple church dress for a little girl. It pairs a plain bodice with a pleated bubble skirt. A pretty bow at the waist finishes it off. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and doily Christmas ornament
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a simple but beautiful Christmas ornament from felt and a small doily. Get the tute.
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Create H.O.P.E. sew-along
Hopeful Threads is hosting a sew-along during the month of November for projects made using patterns from Create H.O.P.E., an organization that donates all proceeds of their sewing patterns to foundations worldwide working with orphans. Two of the sew-along … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched notebook paper gift tags
Beverly from Flamingo Toes Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a bit of machine stitching to create notebook paper lines on a gift tag. She includes a printable sheet of gift tags. Her project was … Read More...
Tutorial: Spiral cowl neck
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create this beautiful spiral cowl neck. It’s made in much the same way as a simple cowl or turtleneck, but with a clever twist. Get thet … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded duck towel
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a hooded duckie towel. A special towel can make bathtime fun for a small child. This would make a great Christmas gift! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Naptime Crafters]