Threads Magazine shares a quick how-to for adding punch to a shirt hem with bias trim and a small inset triangle at the side seam.  You can use this technique on a garment you’re making from scratch, or add it … Read More...

So last week I said my goal was to make a princess seamed t-shirt, with the idea that one day I’d use that pattern to make a bathing suit.  Well, I skipped all of the middle steps and went straight … Read More...

Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around.  Sooo cute!!  Get the tutorial.

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Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel.  The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow.  Get the tutorial.

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Chantelle from Thousand Square Feet guest blogs at Sawdust & Paper Scraps with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty pleated hostess apron.  A pair of contrasting prints shows off the pleats across the front.  Get the tute.… Read More...

Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants.  I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in … Read More...

My little girl has always been a nurturer.  From the time she could walk and talk, she has found joy in taking care of others.  When no one around her is sick or feeling under the weater, she takes care … Read More...

Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing to add belt loops to a shirt.  They’re nearly invisible, but hold a simple belt or sash in place so you cinch in your shirt at your waist.  This is a … Read More...

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket.  The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric.  The edges are all left raw … Read More...

Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make her Read and Sew Totes.  The large, sturdy tote bags easily hold a stack of good reading or a sewing project or two, but could also be used for … Read More...

 Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a short-sleeved shirt in toddler boy size 12-18 months.  The classic lines of this shirt give you free rein with fabric choice.  You can take it traditional, modern, … Read More...

Head over to the Free Spirit Fabric blog for a downloadable PDF pattern and tutorial by Melissa Peda from 100 Billion Stars for making a frog softie from your favorite cotton print.  He’s so cute!!  Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Grocery Bag Stuff Sack.  Fill it with plastic grocery sacks and keep it in your car, and you’ll always have a trash bag or … Read More...

Pink Stitches shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make the cutest little camera softie.  Unlike your expensive actual camera, the softie version won’t break when it gets dropped on the floor.  It even has a neckstrap so … Read More...

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial for making her Starboard Skirt.  The knee-length A-line skirt has a box pleat at the middle.  I’m loving the yellow and white chevron print she … Read More...

Lovenicky from Frou Frou by Lovenicky shows how she turned a swimsuit that was too long through the torso into a faux tankini that fit perfectly.  This is such a clever refashion!  And though it might be intimidating to think … Read More...

Katie from Punk Projects shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a notebook paper tote bag.  The body of the bag is made from white fabric stitched with contrasting red and blue thread to look like an … Read More...