Check out the crossover neck on this hoodie sweatshirt Heather from Feather’s Flights made for her son.  It’s a cool look that also seems like it would give good coverage to a neck to keep it warm.  Go to her … Read More...

Liz from Cotton & Curls used a zipper insertion to remove extra width from a boxy sweatshirt.  She didn’t actually cut the fabric, so the zipper just makes a big pleat in the back.  I love this!  It gives the … Read More...

Max from Max California shows how she created the dripping pocket for a t-shirt.  Love!! The shirt was part of  a punk rock-inspired outfit she made for her entry into the recent Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play.  … Read More...

Oh, how my tweenish daughter would love this butterfly sleeve tunic that Ashley from Make It and Love It made!  Happy news for me, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  Even happier news for me, it’s a … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make add pintucks to a bodice.  This is such a pretty detail for a dress!  Go to her … Read More...

With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read More...

If you’re new to sewing and find yourself confused by terms like “right sides together”, then check out this post at Tilly and the Buttons.  She answers questions about basic sewing construction, including things like what right sides togeter … Read More...

Vintage linens are so beautiful, but there’s often damage that prevents you from using them for their intended purpose.  The Polka Dot Closet shows how you can use the undamaged portion of the vintage linens to create these gorgeous shabby … Read More...

Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how she made this reversible puffy vest for her baby boy.  She used her Alpine Wonderland Puffy Coat pattern as a starting point.  You could probably adapt a t-shirt pattern as well, so long as … Read More...

Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how to add a giant sequin heart to a t-shirt, no sewing required.  The big gold heart is awesome on top of the striped shirt she used.  Get the tute.

[photo from Henry Happened]

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a child’s t-shirt with rolled-up sleeves.  Love!  It has a contrast yoke, and button tabs on the sleeves to keep them rolled up.  She made it for her son, … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make this long ruffled scarf out of lightweight rayon fabric.  It’s made from two layers so it looks good on  top and bottom. An elastic casing gathers it up into a long ruffle.  Go to their … Read More...

Cindy from Siestas and Sewing shows a quick fix for a winter coat that had grown too small for her daughter.  It fit everywhere except for the length of the arms, so she created fabric cuffs to extend the length … Read More...

Jen from iCandy Handmade copied her daughter’s favorite sweater, and remade it into lighter weight t-shirts.  The simple shape is easy to sew, comfy to wear, and shows off a fun print. She shares the pattern and tutorial on her … Read More...

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby bloomers.  They’re so cute on itty baby legs!  It takes just 1/4 yard of fabric to make them.  Go to her blog for the pattern … Read More...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a little purse pouch to hold your Mini Moo business cards.  The pattern for the pouch is printed across a set of 10 of her business cards, but she also gives … Read More...

If you wear your hair in a ponytail, then you know how annoying it is to try and lean back on a couch or pillow with the ponytail lump sticking out from the back of your head.  Well, Onelmom shows … Read More...

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a pillowcase with an envelope-style overlap at the opening so your pillow doesn’t stick out the end.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a free pattern on Project Run & Play for making her Boy’s Easy Bias Tie.  The tie was part of her winning entry into the Polka Dots & Stripes challenge.  Go to her tutorial… Read More...