Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she rolls up ric rac trim to make these no-sew flower embellishments. She puts hers on bobby pins for a fun (and totally giftable) hair accessory. What a great idea! Go to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Friday Night Bag wristlet
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Friday Night Bag . It’s pretty little wristlet with just enough space for your going-out essentials (driver’s license, credit card, phone, etc). The strap slips … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical Pillows with pom pom corners
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make some colorful, whimsical pillows. Pompoms hang from the corners of these triangular-shaped pillows. They sew up quickly, with just three seams. These would be such a fun addition to … Read More...
Free pattern: Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls. The cropped vest with a wide satin ribbon closure would look so cute paired with a plain t-shirt. Her pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequined necktie tee for little girls
Natasha from Samster Mommy guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial for this awesome sequined necktie tee for little girls. It was inspired by a similar shirt at Crewcuts. You really can’t go wrong with sparkle for little … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible fabric Chinese take-out box
Eileen from Magpie Shinies shares a 3-part tutorial showing how to make a fabric version of the Chinese take-out box. As if the thought of a fabric Chinese take-out box isn’t fabulous enough, it’s… wait for it… reversible! It’s like … Read More...
Tutorial: Reindeer antlers from felt
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how she made a pair of reindeer antlers for her children to wear. They’re made from felt and an inexpensive headband. So cute!! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Sturdy, Stylin’ Firewood Carrier
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Study, Stylin’ Firewood Carrier. Make it to give away as a Christmas gift, or keep it for yourself to carry in the logs for your cozy Christmas fire. Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to a plain sweater
Creative Mind shows how she gave a plain sweater some pizazz with the addition of a lace overlay. She added the lace to the bottom of the sweater and the arms to create a unique look. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed satin ornaments
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to use satin to make lovely Christmas ornaments. She shares a template to make a heart, star, and two Christmas tree shapes. They’re pretty enough as plain stuffed shapes, but if you want to … Read More...
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired embellished balllet flats
Kimberlee from Magpie Shinies fell in love with a pair of embellished ballet flats from J. Crew. Instead of plunking down the considerable chunk of change it would take to own that pair of shoes, she recreated the look using … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Christmas tree applique
Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how she created an adorable Christmas tree applique out of a green zipper. She put it on a little baby bib (cute!), but you could also put one on a t-shirt or a … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s wallet with plenty of pockets
Head over to Mud Puddles & Daisies to find out how to make this cute and functional child’s wallet. It has pockets inside for paper money and “credit cards” (the fakes ones that come with the credit card offers in … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a bed canopy
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for embellishing a net canopy that hangs over the bed. Just a few garlands and some simple stitches is all it takes to create a unique accessory for a girl’s room. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Angry Bird plushie
Care from Obsessively Stitching created these Angry Bird plushies for her boys. Love, love, LOVE!! Look at their round little bodies and their little angry faces! She shares a pattern and tutorial so you can make some for yourself. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-Hour Caftan for adults and kids
Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make this beautiful kaftan in just one hour. Shown here is the adult version, but this also make a sweet top for toddlers. Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Make a pair of stretch lace panties
Head over to Sew, What’s New? for a tutorial by user Larri showing how to make a pair of stretch lace panties. You can make a pair from just 1 yard of stretch lace, and they can be put together … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments
Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...