Cherie from Studio Cherie shares free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making fleece socks for a pair of rubber boots. The socks are soft and warm to keep your feet cozy on cold, wet days. The pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days
Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of … Read More...
Tutorial: City Safari halter top
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come. The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating … Read More...
Giveaway: Issue of Stitch magazine
To celebrate the recent publication of two of her projects in Stitch magazine, Leigh Ann from Spincushion is giving away a copy of the issue of the magazine to one of her readers. Congratulations to Leigh Ann on being published! … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Label
This adorable vintage sewing themed label is available for download from Free Pretty Things. While there, be sure to check out her entire collection of printables. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Recycled Beach Towel Baby Bib
Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to make a baby bib out of an old beach towel. The neckline is finished with t-shirt ribbing so it slides easily over baby’s head. The beach towel is thick and absorbant, protecting clothes … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower bookmarks for teacher
Little Birdie Secrets guest blogs in the Teacher Appreciation series at Skip to my Lou with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty fabric bookmarks. What teacher wouldn’t love having one of these to mark her place in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral love applique tee
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how she created this fun floral love tee. The oversized letters are cut from a floral fabric and appliqued on an existing t-shirt. Get the tute to make one of your own.
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Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled chipboard Easter egg bunting
Anne Weil from flax & twine guest blogs at Poppytalk with a tutorial showing how to make this cute upcycled Easter egg bunting. The pennants are made from recycled chipboard with bits of scrap fabric sandwiched between. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Blooming Brooch with raw edges and handstitching
Leigh Ann from Spincushion shows how to make this gorgeous fabric Blooming Brooch. It’s made from a lightweight sheer fabric, with raw edges and trimmed with contrast-y handstitching. The gray and yellow color palette for her example is FABULOUS! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloudy Day Applique Tote
Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Snuggly bunny baby blanket
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bunny baby blankie. The small blanket with a bunny softie attached is soft, easy for baby to hold, and made for cuddling! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered Easter basket
Chica and Jo show how to make this fabric covered Easter basket. No sewing is required – just some clever wrapping and a little bit of hot glue. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Chica and Jo]
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Tutorial: Purse tissue holder with curved openings
Kim from Retro Mama continues her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this tissue holder to carry with you in your purse. The overlapping curved openings look so cool – and they’re a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy bird softies
Salty Pineapple shows how to make these cute scrappy bird softies. You can make their bodies from solid pieces of fabric, or piece together your smaller bits for a scrappier look. They’re cute either way. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Making your own ePatterns
Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns. From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.
Free pattern: Dolly mermaid tail
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mermaid tail for a doll. With an elastic waist, it’s easy to put on and take off. Depending on the size … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible fabric Easter basket with criss-cross handles
Misty from Making It ImMACKulate shows how to make this fabric Easter basket with cross-cross handles. It’s reversible, too! Get the how-to.
[photo from Making It ImMACKulate]
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How to make a recycled dog food bag garden tote bag
I think I’m going to have to ask my friends if any of them buy dog food in a bag like this just so I can sew a recycled bag! Kindra sent in this link to her great tutorial on … Read More...