Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Bustle and Sew]
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Read all about it: Tips for sewing your own leather baby shoes
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella has sewn many a pair of leather baby shoes, and she shares some tips in case you want to try your hand at it as well. She gives the scoop on finding the right leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven fleece Easter basket and softie eggs
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make an Easter basket and eggs – all from fleece. The basket is actually woven from strips of fleece. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a dog coat from a baby bib
Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated tote bag
Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s recycled denim skirt
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt
Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read More...
How to make recycled scrap fabric pot holders
Pot holders are one of the best projects to sew as they are easy and so utilitarian. And being that they are so small a great use for scraps. Check out the excellent tutorial Sky of the blog Sky Turtle … Read More...
Book Review – Mary Adams – The Party Dress
I’m really enjoying The Party Dress by Mary Adams
! Her dresses are lovely and inspiring and her writing is very down to earth and enjoyable.
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t sewing in one way or another. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boy’s Jacket with notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boys’ jacket. Named the “Harmonica Jacket” by her son, it has a notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches. The pocket on the chest is sized to hold a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux coffee sack pillow
Burlap coffee sacks are a fun way to add some texture and personality to home dec items, but it’s not always easy to find an old coffee sack. Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY body pillow cover
Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house . … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl softie bookends
Head over to 2 & Thru for a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a set of owl softie bookends. Their little owl bodies are filled with sand to make them heavy enough to stand up against the … Read More...
VintageSewing.info – Help for recreating vintage patterns
This looks like a great vintage sewing pattern resource. They are cataloging sewing books that are in the public domain. You can search by decade or by keyword or by type of sewing.
What a great resource and very def. … Read More...
Q & A with ReSew author Jenny Wilding Cardon
Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs
. (Check out my review & giveaway for a chance to win a copy of … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom
April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamp Buttons Shadow Box
Isn’t this button shadow box gorgeous!? It’s actually not even real buttons, they are die cut from paper and stamped, how cool! Visit the Procrastination Station blog for more info on how Erin Lincoln used Papertrey’s new dies and stamps … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Stripe Scrunch Scarf from fleece
Head over to Fleece Fun to find out how to make this striped and scrunched fleece scarf. Choose colors with high contrast for a candy-stripe effect. You could make a lighter weight version by using t-shirt knit instead of fleece. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred fleece scarf
Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make a simple fleece scarf. A bit of shirring gathers it near the ends and gives it shape. Get the tute.
[photo from Fleece Fun]