All you need to make a golf towel is a store bought hand towel, a grommet, and a grommet setter.  Jennifer from Sewplicity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it.  You can personalize the towel with … Read More...

Darts add three-dimensionality to a flat piece of fabric.  They pinch out more fabric in one place than in another, allowing a garment to fit smoothly around our natural curves.  Colette Patterns tells how to sew several different kinds of … Read More...

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Whipperberry with a tutorial showing how to make an elegant sham pillowcase.  But as elegant as they look, it turns out they’re also easy to make.  I love it when that happens!  … Read More...

Colette Patterns shows how to make a button loop closure for their Violet blouse.  It’s a beautiful detail on this blouse, but you could add this to any garment you’re making.  Get the tutorial.

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Head over to Behind the Seams to find out how 1 yard of knit fabric can be turned into a versatile scarf vest, no sewing required.  In fact, it takes just two clever cuts and about 10 seconds.  See how … Read More...

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on Kirtsy showing how to make a set of fabric napkins and placemats with pretty ric rac trim peeking out from the edges.  The tutorial is part of their collection of 10 Simple … Read More...

Head over to Colette Patterns to learn how to add a lace overlay to a collar.  It’s a beautiful addition to their Violet blouse, but you could use this technique to add a touch of femininity to just about … Read More...

Check out this tetrahedron coin purse!  It looks like a pyramid, but it unzips into a long strip of ribbon.  How seriously cool is that!   Craft Passion has the how-to for making one.  Get the tutorial.

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Chichidee Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own graphic fabric prints using masking tape and fabric paint.  The crisp, sharp lines give the look of a silk screen, but no screen is required.  Get … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Lucy Tunic for litte girls.  The simple tunic top is made from a woven cotton fabric with custom painted stripes.  Her tutorial shows how to paint the stripes on the … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her Ice Cream Social Skirt, a circle skirt from knit fabric.  If you use a striped knit fabric like she did, the stripes create a cool … Read More...

Adithi’s Amma Sews shares a tutorial on her  blog showing how to make a pair of Dhoti pants (or cowl pants) in kid or adult sizes.  Full pleats from an angled waistband create a lovely cowl effect across the front … Read More...

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional helps out with Sewing With Knits Monday (cohosted by Noodlehead and Luvinthemommyhood) with a tutorial showing how she adapted her raglan sleeed t-shirt pattern to recreate the look of a knit shirt from … Read More...

The Sewing Dork made this short-sleeved shirred top for her daughter,and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Elastic thread in the bobbin makes the stretchy gathers at the neck, arms, and hem.  Get the tute.

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Sew4Home has the how-to for making a zippered make-up case.  The boxy shape gives plenty of room for your toiletries and accessories, while the handle at the end makes it easy to grab and go.  Get the tute.

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Jessica from Sew Chic shows how to add a pop of color to the edges of a tea towel.  It’s as simple as adding a binding made from a bright, fun fabric print.  It’s a quick, easy project that’s oh, … Read More...

Tonia from The Gunny Sack shares a tutorial at Someday Crafts showing how to make this lovely throw pillow covered in felt flowers.  I love the dimension on all of those layered flowers!  Get the tutorial.

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