Jill from Made It On Monday demonstrates how to use one of her favorite sewing tools – a loop turner.  If you’ve ever had to turn a long skinny tube right side out, you’ll appreciate the time (and sanity) saving … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created this lovely lace zipper detail for the back of a shirt.  You don’t need to buy a special lace zipper to do it.  She shows how to get the look using … Read More...

It’s fairly easy to find a vintage sewing machine in good working order, but they often don’t have their manuals with them.  Aunt Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to get started sewing on a vintage Singer sewing machine.  … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make The Classy Top for toddler girls.  It’s a tunic top with buttons down the bodice, and a silhouette of a girl appliqued to the pleated skirt.  On the back, the bodice … Read More...

Annie from Originate and Renovate shares a tutorial on Creating My Way To Success showing how to make a pretty fabric cover for a passport.  Get the tutorial.

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Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to make a rouleau pocket – a decorative pocket made from fabric strips pieced together to build a lace-ish pattern.  It’s not exactly a functional pocket, but it’s a beautiful detail.  … Read More...

If a sewing pattern is just a little too big, it’s easy enough to just take off a little width or a little length to make it right.  But when you need to step it down a full size or … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Babbey Tunic, a little girl’s tunic with a V-neck bodice.  I’m loving those bright, happy buttons!  Get the tutorial.

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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to use a simple gathering stitch to add ruching to the sides of a t-shirt.  It’s a quick and easy way to add extra detail to a plain tee or tank.  Get the … Read More...

Lindsay from Craft Buds shows how to make a cover to keep the dust off of your sewing machine when it’s not in use.  It’s reversible, too, with a patchwork design on each side.  One side has a more traditional … Read More...

One Inch World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle a mesh produce sack into a Mesh Collecting Bag.   The mesh bag is perfect for bringing home rocks and other nature treasures!  The mesh allows you to … Read More...

Regena from The Distracted Domestic shows how to create a fabric pouch to hold a travel pack of tissues.  It can be made from one piece of fabric and just three seams.  Get the tutorial.

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Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Seashore Top for little girls.  The ruffles on the straps are so cute!  You can make the toddler-sized sleeveless top out of just 1/3 yard of … Read More...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to create her Summer Skirt Dress.  The bodice of the dress is made from an old t-shirt, with a contrasting skirt attached at the waist.  She added a wide belt creating the look … Read More...

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, showing how to make this awesome Nature Explorer Bag for kids.  The fold-over top allows easy access to the bag’s contents, while the accordian pockets provide … Read More...

Kirsty from kootoyou shows how to make a project tote for knitters.  The round drawstring bag holds the yarn and is weighted at the bottom so it won’t turn over when you’re knitting.  Get the tute.

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