Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how you can add stitching to the back pockets of a pair of inexpensive jeans to get the look of a pair of high-end designer jeans without the huge pricetag.  Go … Read More...

Sew4Home shows how to make this hanging door caddy with 9 pockets to organize your lingerie or accessories.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, 9-pocket, pocket, door, caddy, organizer, hanging[/tags]

Trina from All That is Good shares a two-part tutorial for making a Cover-Me-Pretty-Camisole.  Camisoles like this are wardrobe must-haves, but they can be expensive and not exactly exciting to buy.  (After all, if I’m gonna drop the cash on … Read More...

The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a reusable shopping bag out of two pillowcases.  You can find the tutorial at her blog, Confessions of a Sewing Dork.  Get the how-to.… Read More...

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Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog for adding ruffles to the bottom of girls’ leggings.  The gathered ribbon adds such flair, and you won’t believe how easy it is!  Get the tutorial.… Read More...

Molly Chicken has a tutorial for making this super cute Easter bird softie.  The little pocket holds a itty bitty chick.  I’m lovin’ the little bits of hair on the top of his head!  Go to the tutorial.

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Heaad over to CraftStylish to find out how to make faux fur stole.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from CraftStylish]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, faux, fur, stole, wrap[/tags]

Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making these spring/Easter dresses for girls.  The stripes are made from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics).  I love the super-long length – they remind me of … Read More...

If you don’t have an Easter basket already, you don’t have to resort to one of the cheap, flimsy, tacky Easter baskets flooding the retail stores right now.  Try making one instead.  Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial … Read More...

Jackie from Handmade by Jackie and Blessings Overflowing shows how to make a bunny finger puppet out of craft fur and felt.  These cute little guys can be made out of a small piece of craft fur and bits of … Read More...

John Murphy from Stupid Creatures appears on an episode of Threadbanger showing how to make a monster softie.  Their bodies are made from recycled jeans and scrap fabrics.  Go to the tutorial.

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? … Read More...

Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane shares a tutorial for making this sock bunny.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from My Paper Crane]

[via Craftzine]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, sock, bunny, rabbit, Easter[/tags]

Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check … Read More...

Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute owl softie.  She was inspired by similar softies by Pottery Barn Kids.  Go to the free pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Toad’s Treasures]

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial showing how to make a robot t-shirt using freezer paper stencil, applique, and hand stitching.  The robot’s eyes are actually small metal washers that she has stitched down to … Read More...

LiEr from ikat bag announces the release of her newest PDF pattern for making a chicken softie (and a little baby chick softie as well).  The chicken has a little pocket tucked up on her underside so she can “lay” … Read More...

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a felt dinosaur crown.  She made one for each guest at her son’s birthday party.  They’re quick, easy, inexpensive, and can easily be customized … Read More...

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Eggy Pop.  He’s an egg softie who has arrived just in time for Easter.  See his little arms and legs popping out of the eggshell?  Go to the free pattern and … Read More...

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. 

Until now. 

Because The … Read More...

Chica and Jo show how to make an Easter bunny tote  from an old pair of sweatpants.  I love this! The long handles of the tote mimic the shape of bunny ears, and a simple circle appliqued to the body … Read More...

Walter + Veronica share their latest project on their blog – a scrap catcher and sewing machine needle organizer/pincushion all in one.  The grid on the pincushion portion has squares designated for different fabric types.  This way you can easily … Read More...