We’ve been seeing tons of cute sewing projects made from leather and vinyl lately. They look awesome but there are some tricks to sewing on this type of material. Christine from ChrisW Designs shares some tips on her blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime caftan
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem
Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different … Read More...
Tutorial: Add beaded detail to a garment
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quilted wine tote
Kate from Needle and Spatula shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted wine tote. Make one for yourself to bring a bottle of wine along to a party, or as packaging for a special hostess … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffle Bloomers diaper covers
Michelle from Daydream Believers shares a tutorial showing how to add rows of ruffles to a diaper cover to turn it into Ruffle Bloomers. These would look so cute peeking out of the bottom of a baby or toddler dress! … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Sling Bag
Char from Crap I’ve Made is excited to share her free pattern and tutorial for making a Reversible Sling Bag. This bag is not only cute and stylish, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.
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Free pattern: Bird softie baby rattle
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make this super cute bird softie baby rattle. With tie handles, the rattle is easily attached to a stroller, a diaper bag handle, or those handy plastic links. The free … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag monogram 4th of July shirts
Kelli from Random Thoughts From A Supermom shows how she made these 4th of July themed monogram shirts. What an absolutely cute idea! She used her Silhouette digital cutter to line up the fabric in a flag motif and cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined basket from an old Easter basket
Would you believe that this lined basket started out as an Easter basket? You know, the cheapy multicolored ones with the super tall handles? Jayna from Bellabyte and Behind the Studio shows how she transformed the inexpensive basket with a … Read More...
How to make a t-shirt tote bag
Now I have seen a lot of t-shirt tote bag tutorials but this one is really nice! I especially like the braided shoulder straps. Pop on over to Leannes’ blog Chichidee handmade for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Down Bib from an old shirt
Jen from My Own Road continues her Button Down Rehab series with a tutorial showing how to use an old button down shirt to make a super cute baby bib. She cuts it so the button placket and the chest … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim wreath and topiary for 4th of July
Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make a 4th of July themed wreath and topiary from denim. Aside from the gathering stitches to make the flower embellishments, no sewing is required to make either project. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Triple Peter Pan collar detail
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a triple Peter Pan collar, similar to the ones on these cute tops from Topshop. This is such a neat detail, with a fun retro vibe! … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s swimsuit cover-up from knit fabric
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a hooded swim coverup from knit fabric, inspired by a similar cover-up from JCrew. So cute!! I’m loving the contrast trim and the fun flower embellishments! Get the tute.
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Free sewing pattern: Pippa and Rascal fox and raccoon softies
Disney from Ruffles & Stuff shares a free pattern for making her Pippa and Rascal softies. Pippa is the cutie pie fox, and Rascal is the sweet raccoon. They are both SOOO cute! Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Flower pincushion you wear on your wrist
Nancy Lee from Heaven is Handmaid shows how to make a pincushion that is both pretty and practical. It’s made into the shape of a flower (pretty), and stitched on to an elastic band so we can wear it around … Read More...
Free pattern: Double-Pleated Purse
Donna from Sewing Mends the Soul shares a free pattern at Craft Snob for making her Double-Pleated Purse. The shape of this bag is so pretty, and it’s a great project for mixing & matching your favorite cotton prints. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed elastic belt with flower embellishments
Wide elastic belts are easy enough to make, but it’s next to impossible to find the wide elastic in a color other than white or black. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog that solves that … Read More...
Lookie what she made: 4th of July ruffle bustle dress
Look at this super cute 4th of July dress that Holly from Heart Break Kids made for her little girl! It’s all made from recycled t-shirts, too! The skirt is cut from a blue with white polka dots, with stripes … Read More...