A Bombay Cut Choli and a Katori Blouse are traditional Indian styles of blouses, typically worn with a saree.
A Bombay Cut Choli is a short-sleeved, midriff-baring blouse with a round or V-neckline. It has a fitted silhouette and is … Read More...
Customize your bicycle seat
Whether your bicycle seat is new and just needs a bit of a personal touch or in need of repair this is a great idea. Take your scraps and stitch a few hearts or another motif you like. Your tooshie … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather credit card wallet
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a simple leather wallet sized just right for holding your credit cards. She got the leather to make hers from an old purse. If you don’t have any leather handy (new or repurposed), … Read More...
Tutorial: Car playmat with houses, mountains, and an airport
Joanna from The Project Corner shares a 3-part tutorial for making this awesome playmat. It has streets for play cars to drive up and down, and a whole neighborhood of friendly little houses. The houses are little pockets that function … Read More...
Tutorial: Petit Strawberry Pincushion
V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Petit Strawberry Pincushion. The itty bitty pincushion travels easily for sewing on the go, and you can wrap the long hanging loop through a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Boutique style baby bib
Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Pinked Fabrics shares a tutorial on her blog, Lots of Pink Here, for making a boutique style baby bib, backed with a soft chenille. This would make an awesome baby gift! Get the tutorial… Read More...
How to make a recycled ruffled and pocket pillow
Over at the blog Hungry Hippie there is the tutorial on how to make this too cute rainbow ruffled pillow with an iPod pocket on the back. Check out Natalie’s super pictures and sewing instructions for this denim and t-shirt … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece car seat cover
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the … Read More...
Video tutorial: Close a stuffing hole with a whipstitch
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to use a whipstitch to close the stuffing hole in a pillow or softie. The stitch is nearly invisible. Go to the video tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...
Tutorial: Remote control organizer
Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Cheerful and cozy quilted purse
Joanna from Applique Today shows off her latest creation, this cheerful and cozy quilted purse. I especially like the echo stitching around the appliqued leaves. Go to her post to learn what part of the purse she likes best.
Free pattern: Bullfinch scrap fabric ornament
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a free pattern for making this little bullfinch ornament made from bits and pieces of scrap fabric. It’s an excerpt from the book Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Go to the free pattern.… Read More...
Tutorial: What bias tape is, and how to make it yourself
I like to think of bias tape as my little magic sewing friend (or maybe my secret weapon?). It finishes off the edges of my fabric so cleanly, and when made from contrasting colors or prints it gives a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle leg pants
The Sewing Dork shows how to make these adorable ruffled pants for little girls. They’ll be cute paired with a simple top, or peeking out from the bottom of a twirly skirt or dress. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Valentine’s heart pillow with love note pocket
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows how to make a Valentine’s heart pillow with a pocket that holds love notes for your sweetheart. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Wonderwoman Creations]
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How to make a recycled dog collar…..literally!
OK first pick yourself up off the floor when you stop giggling at this great and appropriate blog name-Sew Doggy Style. Then pop on over for Erika’s super easy tutorial on how to make a recycled collar for your dog… Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket liner from a pants leg
Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl shows how she created a liner for this bucket – out of pants leg. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
Free Sewing pattern: Shawl collar jacket
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket. Love, love! It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled vinyl and fabric flower
I know there are tons of fabric flower tutorials out there, but I thought I’d add one of my own to the mix.
It’s made from two stacked layers, each of which is free-motion stitched with a bright orange thread. The … Read More...