Shauna from Shwin & Shwin adds another technique to her Sewing 101 series with a post showing how to smock a piece of fabric. Smocking uses a pattern of small tucks to create a textured design on a piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Running band for an iPod or other mp3 player
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a running band for an iPod or other mp3 player. The elastic strap holds the gadget snug to your arm so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Imperfect Pleated Pillow
Tori from Apostrophy Designs guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Imperfect Pleated Pillow. Don’t let the name fool you – though she says the pleats are “imperfect”, … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy no-sew clip-on bowtie for baby boys
Kiki from The Kiki Comin Shoppe and Kiki Creates shares a tutorial showing how to make clip-on bow tie for a baby boy – no sewing required. You can assemble the entire tie with your hot glue gun! She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s shift dress with bubble hem
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little girl’s shift dress with a bubble hem. The dress is sooo cute, and is inspired by a similar dress from J Crew. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Romper Pajamas
Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a tutorial for making what she calls “the best summer pajamas ever.” I agree – these may be the best summer pajamas ever. They’re a one piece sleeveless romper, made from a stretch knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an adjustable buckled waistband
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an adjustable buckled waistband for a pair of pants. The buckle at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleating and gathering fabric
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a trio pair of tutorials showing how to make gathers and pleats. The two techniques are very similar – both add fullness by stitching a longer piece of fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch buttons down using a sewing machine
True confession time: I HATE sewing buttons! At least, I hate sewing buttons by hand. It was a happy day when I discovered that I could sew them with my machine. Want to know how to do it? Ashley from … Read More...
Tutorial: Use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how you can use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt. A few decorative pleats around the hem … Read More...
Free pattern: He’s All Boy baby cap
This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys. No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy! The pattern is sized for babies 0-3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied With A Bow zippered pouch
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied With A Bow zippered pouch. I’m loving the large bow tied across the front! Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch with outside pocket
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make a super cute zippered diaper pouch with a clever design. A pocket on the outside of the pouch provides extra storage (perhaps a spare onesie?), and the long, tall pouch folds over … Read More...
Tutorial: Rounded Ruffles Top
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make her Rounded Ruffles Top. It’s made out of a lightweight, gauzy cotton. The design of this pretty top was inspired by a similar top from Anthropologie. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage baskets
Sew4Home shows how to use your favorite fabrics to make a storage basket. They show them as part of their Citron Gray Nursery series, but they’d be cute in a kid’s playroom, in a bathroom, or anywhere you need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing darts
Even though fabric is soft and pliable, it’s still essentially a flat surface. Sometimes we need that flat surface to have some three-dimensional shaping, and that’s where darts come in. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin gives the low-down on darts … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with exposed pintucks
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she used rows and rows of pintucks to create a gorgeous throw pillow. The pintucks are serged, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Use Kool-Aid to dye nylon power mesh
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs needed some brightly colored power mesh to replicate the look of a super cute twirly skirt. She could have used tulle, but the power mesh is softer and had a better drape. The only problem … Read More...
Tutorial: Jane With A Pop Top
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Jane With A Pop Top. It’s part of her Sewing With Knits Mondays series (co-hosted with Anna from Noodlehead). The sleeveless knit top has a band at the waist and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up toothbrush and toothpaste carrier
Calli from Make It Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a toothpaste/toothbrush carrier to carry along on your next trip. It’s made from a laminated cotton (it’ll wipe clean!) and has pockets sized just right … Read More...