Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a ruffled plaid throw pillow. The design is inspired by a similar pillow from West Elm. I’m loving the way the gathers condense the stripes of the plaid flannel. It almost has … Read More...
Tutorial: Stenciled robot applique shirt
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how she created a stenciled robot applique on a t-shirt for her son. The robot is stenciled on to a patch that she stitched down to the shirt. She accented the stencil with … Read More...
Tutorial: Double piping seam detail
Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne share a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how they used piping to accent a little girl’s dress. They used several shades of piping, creating an ombre effect by using the lighter … Read More...
Tutorial: Art Tote To Go
Head over to the Basic Grey blog to find out how to make this Art Tote To Go. The lined tote is big enough to hold a pad of paper or a few coloring books, and pockets on the outside … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag beginner sewing project
A drawstring bag is a good first project for someone learning to sew. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make one. With just a couple of straight seams, the sewing is easy and can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape neck top you can wear three ways
WobiSobi shows how to make this drape neck shirt out of two short sleeve tees. The drapey top can be worn three ways – with the fronts hanging loose, wrapped around the torso, or tied at the front. Go the … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips and supplies for sewing on leather
I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather). The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe chevron dress bodice
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to piece striped fabric to create a chevron effect on a dress bodice. It’s a pretty detail to … Read More...
Tutorial: All-weather tote from laminated cotton
Sew4Home shows how to make an all-weather tote bag using laminated cotton fabric. It’s a roomy tote with wide straps so it’s comfortable to carry on your shoulders. There’s a zippered pocket on the outside, and a patch pocket on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sherpa boot coverups
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy figured out a way to make a plain pair of suede boots look like a pair of sherpa boots. She created a wrap for the top out of sherpa fabric. It ties in place so … Read More...
Tutorial: Festive felt holiday pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. guest blogs in the Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Festive Flower Pillow. The large felt petals have a sculpted effect. The center … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt iPod or gadget case
Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt case for an iPod or other small gadget. … Read More...
Tutorial: Use twill tape to stabilize a V-neckline
Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she stabilizes a V-neckline with twill tape to keep it from gaping. She used the same method on the armholes so they would keep their shape, too. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a patch pocket without any stitch lines showing
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can add a patch pocket to a garment without any stitch lines showing. You’ll need to alter the construction of the pocket slightly and bust out the needle and thread for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly fabric gift tags
Amy from Positively Splendid created these sparkly gift tags using fabric and Tulip Shimmer Sheets. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The iron-on sheets give the fabric tags almost instant sparkle. You can cut the shapes by … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric gift sacks in three sizes
For those among us who have already tackled their Christmas gift list and are now into the wrapping phase, Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make reusable fabric gift bags. Their instructions include the dimensions to make them … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag
Kate from See Kate Sew got a whole bag of lace trim from her mother, who scored it for her at a thrift store. (Yay for awesome moms!!!) She used the jumble of lace trims to make this pretty bag, … Read More...
Free pattern: Sashiko Tunic
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Sashiko Tunic. It’s a long sleeved shirt with a button placket and yoke, which she embellished with sashiko embroidery. The pattern is for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a peplum jacket for little girls
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to adapt a little girl’s basic jacket pattern or sloper to make a peplum jacket. It’s trimmed with piping at the neck and bottom of the bodice, and has three buttons to keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Resize a man’s henley down to fit a toddler
Vanessa from Designs by Sessa shares a tutorial in the Flickr Friends series over at Project Run & Play showing how she sized a man’s henley down to fit her toddler son. She says she didn’t know if the scale … Read More...