Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog Tikkido showing how to make a cape with a tulle overlay. I love this idea!! Depending on the costume, the tulle layer can add lend a ghostly effect to spooky … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel toothbrush and toothpaste case
Anna from Noodlehead uses a hand towel and some bias tape to create a travel case for a toothbrush and toothpaste. She’s written up a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute.
[photo from Noodlehead]
Tutorial: Denim bias strip peplum shirt for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this denim peplum shirt for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of fabric on the peplum are bias strips cut from several shades of denim. Love!! Go … Read More...
Sewing-Inspired Treats
Sew? Bake? Do it all? While I’m naturally inept at sewing, I do appreciate the wonderful inspiration that comes from needle and thread, especially when translated into sugar. Find a round-up of sewing-inspired treats (some of which have graced this … Read More...
Read all about it: Types and uses of interfacing
If all those bolts of interfacing
in the fabric store make your head swim, then check out this post by Rachael from Imagine Gnats guesting over at Sew Delicious . She breaks it down for you, explaining the different types … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster claw gloves for a Halloween costume
Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at The Southern Institute showing how to turn a pair of gloves into… CLAWS!!! Don’t worry – the sharp claws are actually just triangles of felt so no one will get hurt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Patchwork pumpkin softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to use your fabric scraps to make a patchwork pumpkin softie. Cinnamonsticks and ribbon make the stem and leaves. Cute!! (And I bet they smell nice, too…) Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Jack-O-Lantern seat sack
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this Jack-O-Lantern treat sack that hangs on the back of a chair. She’ll use the ones she made to hold sweets and treats in the … Read More...
Sewing Tuesday: Stranded stuffie felt starfish Tutorial
Holly the host of “holloughby” was walking her dog on the beach in the UK when she came across a large deceased Starfish. She felt sad and hoped the Starfish died of old age and left behind many other grandchildren … Read More...
Tutorial: Show and Tell oversized tote with 2-way handles
Vicki Welsh shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Show and Tell Tote. You can’t tell from this photo, but this is one big bag – 24″ wide x 20″ tall to be exact. Think of all the stuff you … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with cross body straps and safety lights
Sew4Home shows how to make a bag to hold trick or treat loot. It has a long cross body strap for easy carrying. Safety lights are slipped around each of the straps. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Tutorial: Walli the Whale softie
Hannah from We Lived Happily Ever After shows how she made this sweet Walli the Whale softie. She has button eyes and a big heart patch stitched to her side. (If you’re giving this to a baby or small child, … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween throw pillows in stenciled muslin
Christine from Lincoln Street shows how she made these cute Halloween throw pillows using muslin and freezer paper stencils. She added some glitter and sequin trim for some sparkle. Get the tute.
[photo from Lincoln Street]
Pillows are a … Read More...
Tutorial: Emergency Ninja Kit with mask and weapon softies
Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! created an Emergency Ninja Kit for her son. It includes a ninja mask and ninja weapon softies. The soft ninja weapons are particularly smart. There are no sharp edges or heavy objects hurling … Read More...
Project: Art Journal
Believe it or not this stunning art journal started life as a plain old manila office folder! Adding a 3 ring binder and using ink, stamps, stains, stitching and embellishments the Artful Maven turned it a wonderful place to store … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pocket with flap
Nele from Spiegelstiksels shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a packet with a flap. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Spiegelstiksels]
Tutorial: Rapunzel or princess costume dress
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to adapt a little girl’s basic bodice dress to make a princess Halloween costume. She uses it as part of … Read More...
Free pattern: Sitting Pretty chair pincushion
I am loving this little Sitting Pretty chair pincushion!! Kimber from Heirlooms from Ashton House shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for making it. Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Sewing To Give Back contest from Pfaff
Sewers are pretty awesome people, don’t you think? Many of us use our sewing skills as a way of giving to those in need. The folks at Pfaff want to reward one generous sewer with a brand new ambition essential … Read More...
Tutorial: Elephant Halloween costume with tusks and a trunk
Jess from If Only They Would Nap guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an elephant costume. It has big elephant ears and stuffed elephant tusks, and of … Read More...