I have just the perfect Altoid tin sitting empty in the front of my car for this project. What a perfectly adorable game or gift to make for a child who just wants to go fishing! You can find the … Read More...

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs  shows how to make a pair of boutique-inspired little girl leggings with a double ruffle at the hem.  They’re cute worn under a dress or with a tunic.  She shares a free pattern in size … Read More...

Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make her Sweetcakes Party Set.  The party set includes a small tote bag to hold party favors, an itty fabric bunting to … Read More...

The Renegade Seamstress shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt sleeve to one that has a buttoned out cutout.  The look is inspired by a shirt worn by the character Claire in an episode of Six Feet Under.  Go to … Read More...

Anne of Bunny Hill Designs has announced a big January sale! (Hurry! The sale ends January 9.) She also says,

I put away the Christmas decorations and decided things looked a little bleak around here so I made a batch

Pattern magazines and books will often print multiple sewing patterns on one sheet of paper.  It’s an efficient way of providing the printed patterns, but in order to use them, you’ll need to trace the pieces you want to use … Read More...

Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how you can add long sleeves to a short sleeved shirt.  It’s as easy as sewing the longer sleeves to the bottom of the shorter sleeves, creating a layered look.  Go to her blog for … Read More...

Being a child of the 80s, I remember when ripped up jeans were the thing.  Now… not so much.  Weathered is good, but gaping holes are not so trendy any more.  Luckily, a hole in denim jeans is easily mended.  … Read More...