Freezer paper stencils allow you to create detailed images on fabric. The glossy side of the of the freezer paper temporarily fuses to the fabric when it’s heated with an iron, so there’s no paint seeping under the edges of … Read More...
Tutorial: Enlarge a sewing pattern without using a photocopier
When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without … Read More...
Tutorial: A Little Fawn Tunic with hand-drawn illlustration
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Fawn Tunic for little girls. The sweet little deer illustration is hand-drawn with fabric markers. LOVE! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ribbon and elastic bookmarks and journal wraps
Sara from Craft Snob shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make stretchy bookmarks and journal wraps. Her tutorial shows a pleated ribbon version, as well as one made from bias tape. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Carry-All Tote from ruffle fabric
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her ruffle-covered Carry-All Tote. What a cute bag! She makes it from ruffle fabric, so those rows and rows of ruffles on the outside of … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired fabric wreath
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made this vintage-inspired fabric wreath. The wreath base is actually an inexpensive grapevine wreath that she covered with strips of vintage sheets. The lace overlay and the fabric rosettes are so charming! … Read More...
Tutorial: Make arm warmers from knee socks
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she turns brightly colored knee socks into fun arm warmers. She makes them for her kids to layer with a short sleeved tee. They add a layer of warmth on … Read More...
Tutorial: Heated therapy bag filled with corn
Kyla from Funky PolkaDot Giraffe guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her heated therapy bags filled with corn (NOT the popping kind!). You can heat them up in the microwave whenever you … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple Burp Cloth
Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for her Simple Burp Cloth. The lightweight burpcloths are made from cotton and flannel. The curved shape contours to your your shoulder. If you don’t need some for yourself, why now make … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid-tastic button down blouse
Nicole from Cola Cola Island shows how to make a her plaid-tastic button down blouse. The smart top has easy cap sleeves and a neck that’s finished off with a pretty bow. Get the tute to find out how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with the zipper on one side
Keran from Sew La Vie! shows how to make a little zippered pouch. Rather than having the zipper stitched into the top seam, it’s placed on one of the flat sides. Cute! She used her pouch to hold her sewing … Read More...
Read all about it: Lining vs. underlining
Lining vs. underlining. The names sound similar, and are often used interchangably, but there’s actually a difference between the two. Keran from Sew La Vie! shares a post all about lining and underlining. She explains what theyare and when it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Tunic for little girls
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Autumn Tunic for little girls. This is such a pretty top! It’s a loose fitting cotton tunic with deep pleats around the neckline. It takes just a yard of fabric to make … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-in-1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote
Meredith and Alison from SewSweet shows how to make their 2-in1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a small tote sized just right to hold a flat iron and a curling iron. It’s interlined with … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel Drawing Kit
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a Travel Drawing Kit with pockets to hold a drawing pad and a set of eight markers. It folds up for easy transport. This would be a great car activity for … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage boxes
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make fabric storage boxes. They’d be great for organizing a toy room! A window pocket on the front holds holds a label, and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pintucked skirt
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Polka Dot Pintuck Skirt. The rows of pleats around the short full skirt add a pretty detail without being too busy. A piece of wide elastic makes an easy waistband. … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a pair of kid’s baggy pants
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she takes in a pair of toddler’s cargo pants that are too baggy in the legs. Because of the way she folds the pants, it takes just one cut and one long seam. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a gathered sleeve
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to alter a sleeve pattern to add gathers to the top. The how-to for this easy sleeve alteration is part of her Sewing 101 series. And after she shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaving cream can cozy to prevent rust stains
Keeping a shaving cream can on a vanity often results in unsightly rust stains. Shannon from Shannon Sews has a clever solution. She created a fabric cozy that keeps the can from coming in contact with the vanity top. Great … Read More...