Alexandra Smith from Lola Nova has created an effortlessly stylish and practical accessory with her Origami Market Bag, and she’s generously shared a tutorial for making it! This bag is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby’s faux romper top with an elasticized waist
Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne created an outfit for their baby niece that looks like a romper but is actually two pieces. Their two-piece “faux romper” is actually a pair of shorts and a matching tank with an elasticized … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric fish toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a soft fabric fish tossing game. The goal of the game is to toss the fish softies into the fabric bucket. Go to Moda … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned denim and crochet top
Zhenya from Being Zhenya shows how she refashioned a pair of jeans into a cool new denim top with a crocheted front. It can also be worn reversed, with the crocheted panel at the back. She crocheted a rectangle of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY rash guard swim shirt
Vanessa from Designs by Sessa shares a tutorial over ath The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a rash guard swim shirt. She shows a shirt that she made for herself, but you could use the same process to make … Read More...
Tip: Easy fix for a bleach stain on black fabric
Fixing bleach stains on black clothing can seem like an impossible task, but Karen from Sew Many Ways has a trick that will leave you amazed. With her simple and effective solution, you’ll be able to revive your favorite black … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a swimsuit cover-up from a man’s button-up shirt
Autumn at It’s Always Autumn shows how she made this swimsuit cover-up out of one of her husband’s old button-up shirts. The shirt comes to her knees, so there was plenty of length to turn it into a cover-up for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy buttoned scarf swimsuit cover-up
Meream from Bored & Crafty made a new swimsuit cover-up for herself out of two scarves and some buttons. The cover-up is a poncho style wrap, meaning that it slides over the neck and remains open on the sides. It’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather cord strap
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make a cord wrap out of leather (or faux leather). The short leather cord wraps around bundled cords and then Velcroes together to keep the corders from getting all tangled and unwieldly. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s slouchy cardigan
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a little girl’s slouchy cardigan. It’s made from t-shirt knit so it’s a lightweight layer to wear on a cool evening or in an air conditioned restaurant. Go to her … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s beach towel swim wrap
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a kid’s beach towel swim wrap. She used terry cloth yardage to make hers, but you could also use a purchased towel if you’re not able to find the terry cloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Half circle zippered pouch
Lula Louise shares a tutorial showing how to make her half circle zippered pouch. It’s a simple zippered pouch, but with a rounded bottom. A removable wrist strap allows you to carry it as a wristlet when you wish. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sock worm from old tights
Karin from Pysselbolaget shows how to make a worm softie out of a pair of tights. You’ll need to use the thicker tights that are more like sock weight than pantyhose weight. You could probably also make one out of … Read More...
Tip: Toni’s very smart (and mess-free) bobbin storage
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows her very smart organization for her bobbins. She keeps them handy underneath the matching spool of thread, with plastic covers to keep the threads from unwinding. Instead of spending $$$ on the covers from … Read More...
Bombshell Swimsuit sewing pattern
Just yesterday I went shopping for a new bathing suit. I had picked one out online and trekked out to the local retail store to try it on, only to find out that their bathing suits are only available for … Read More...
Tutorial: Seat belt and handle cover
Sew4Home shows how to make a seat belt and handle cover lined with soft fleece or minky. It gives extra padding to keep a seat belt from chafing your shoulder or the handle of a heavy bag from digging into … Read More...
Free pattern: Skinny pants
Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to create these floral skinny pants. I was just out shopping today and fell in love with some skinny pants that sadly were made from a fabric thinner than what pants … Read More...
Idea file: Temporary jeans embellishments
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she adds temporary designs to her jeans. The designs will stick around for one wearing and then wash out in the laundry. Go to her blog for the DIY.
[photo from Henry Happened]
Tutorial: Removable slipcover for a square ottoman
Corey from Tiny Sidekick shows how she made a new slipcover for a square ottoman. She lucked into the ottoman for free, though it was showing some wear. With the new cover, it looks brand new. Plus, because it’s removable … Read More...
How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow
I could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.
