Prudent Baby shows how to make this cloud-shaped pillow with rainbow ribbon streamers hanging down from it.  A curved pocket on the back holds a little stuffed sun softie.  The curved edge of the pocket makes it look like the … Read More...

Susan Khalje, contributing editor to Threads magazine, shares a video tutorial at the Threads site showing her technique for sewing snaps, hooks, and eyes securely to a garment.  It’s a couture sewing technique, but don’t let that intimidate you.  … Read More...

We love kitties at our house, so when I saw this project I just had to share it with you!  Heather from  The Sewing Loft  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a … Read More...

Did you know that you can use a cookie cutter to create a pincushion?  How cool is that! Country Living has the how-to.  You can buy the pincushions new at the craft store, but I think I’d go for the … Read More...

Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for her Happy Elephant Family softie toys.  This is so sweet!!  The pattern includes an adult elephant and baby elephant sizes.  You could sew up an elephant family that mirrors the make-up … Read More...

Head over to Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for a tutorial by Deonn from Quiltscapes showing how to turn two 5″ squares of fabric into a cute little spring chicken pincushion.  Get the tutorial.

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The Smocking Arts Guild of American (SAGA) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a fancy smocked apron for an 18″ doll.  The tutorial includes how to use a pleating machine to get all … Read More...

Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of.  This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child!  Get the tute.… Read More...

You can make a pair of lounge pants for a baby out of one of your old t-shirts.  The old t-shirt knit makes a soft, comfy pair of pants.  It’s also an economical source of fabric.  Rachel from Maybe Matilda… Read More...

Chevrons are EVERYWHERE this season.  You can have them on a scarf, too, with a tutorial from Fleece Fun.  The chevron pattern is pieced from two colors of t-shirt knit.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Fleece Fun]

Made by Marzipan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her In-the-Loop iCozy.  A fabric loop across the back allows you to hold the gadget with just your four fingers, leaving you thumb free for navigation.  Brilliant!   The dimensions … Read More...

Check out this gorgeous jacket over at Vintage Threads!  She added the lace cutout panel as a fix for holes worn in a favorite Levi’s jacket.  This is SO gorgeous!  See more photos of the finished shoulder panel, and … Read More...

Threads magazine shares some quick tips for using your serger for more than just a standard straight seam.  Their article explains how to use a serger to gather fabric, how to create a lettuce edge, how to serge around corners … Read More...

Skip To My Lou shows how you can turn a pair of old jeans into a cute party bunting.  This is such a cute idea!!  She used her Silhouette to cut the fabric letters, but you could cut them by … Read More...

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans for baby.  She starts with a pair of regular jeans and then adds a contrasting panel to … Read More...

Melissa from Melly Sews shows how she created the lovely pick-up skirt on her Mountain Laurel dress.  The cascade of poufs is such a pretty detail and lends a romantic air to a skirt or dress.  Get the tute.… Read More...