Head over to Grosgrain for a free pattern for making a neckerchief scarf. It’s a short scarf, but there’s a loop on one of the ends that you can pull the other end through, so it’ll stay nice and snug … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this cool graphic print on fabric
P.S. – I Made This shares a tutorial over at Birch Box showing how you can create this cool graphic print using fabric paint and a paint marker. They show the print on fabric napkins, but it would also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered yarn sack
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough likes to take her knitting with her when she travels. The only problem is that the yarn tends to get tangled up in her computer bag. Her solution is a zippered yarn sack. It willl … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing bra cups into a garment lining
When you’re making a plunge back or strapless dress (or other garment that doesn’t allow for a bra), a sew in bra is the way to go. Ching from Ching Makes Things! shares her method for sewing bra cups into … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up portable first-aid kit
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making a portable first-aid kit. It’s a fabric roll with pockets to hold ointments, bandages, and other first aid items. Look closely in her example and you’ll see that she also includes … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s double-breasted jacket
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a toddler’s double-breasted jacket. It’s fully lined, with simple bias binding to finish off the edges. I’m loving the quilted yellow fabric she used in the one she made! The pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle mini Christmas tree
Bridget from Wag Doll shows how to make a gathered tulle mini Christmas tree. The fluffy, sparkly tree would be gorgeous on a mantel or as part of a holiday tablescape. It’s cleverly built around a paper towel holder. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pocket placement when using a sewing pattern
It’s easy enough to use a printed sewing pattern to cut the right shapes of fabric for a garment. Placement of pockets (or other details) where the pattern says to put them is a little more difficult. Carmel from Solomon… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a retro polo
Shannon from Little Kids Grow guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this retro polo shirt for a little boy. The shirt is made from knit fabric, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho patchwork sweater poncho
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s J. Crew inspired dress with neckline bow
Marnae from The Powell Family blog shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made this lovely dress for her daughter. Inspired by a dress from J. Crew, it has a pleated body and a neckline … Read More...
Sewing tip: Use your iron to help close a pillow opening
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses her iron to make it easier to sew up the opening of a decorative or throw pillow. Whether you use your sewing machine or hand stitches, her method will help keep the seam allowances … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcases with deep ruffle and pretty bows
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of pillowcases with deep ruffles at the ends and pretty bows to finish them off. They mix and match from coordinating prints so the ruffle and the bow trim stand out. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-inspired cloud and rainbow outfit
Angelina from Ruby Jean joins the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a couple of tutorials showing how to make a cloud and cloud and rainbow outfit designed by her daughter. She made a gathered skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini fabric bunting
Tonya, The Crafty Mummy, shows how to make a small scale bunting. She made hers from red and green for a Christmas decoration, but you could make them out of color schemes to suit any holiday, or for year-round … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reversible shower cap
Oak Tag Designs shows how you can make a shower cap. It’s reversible, with a lightweight fabric layer and a PUL (or other waterproof) fabric layer. She gives the dimensions to cut in order to make one toddler, child, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Jedi-insipred cowl dress
Awesome Sauce shows how she made this Jedi-inspired cowl dress. You won’t need a pattern; she shows how to create the shape using a dress that fits you as a guide. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Awesome Sauce]
Tutorial: Making and inserting piping
Piping is one way to make your seams pop. Whether it’s the same fabric as the rest of the project, or a contrast piping, the little tube of fabric adds definition to your seam. Melissa from Melly Sews blogs over … Read More...
Tutorial: Modify a basic bodice to a crossover back
Michelle from Handmade Martini guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how she modified the back of a little girl’s dress bodice to make it a crossover back with a double button closure. The edges overlap … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape trimmed shoes
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how bias tape can dress up a pair of plain pumps. She glues it around the edge to create … Read More...