Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips.  This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs.  Get … Read More...

Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips.  This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs.  Get … Read More...

Care from Obsessively Stitching finishes out her potholder sewing series with this tutorial showing how to use a set of potholders to make a quiet book.  The potholders are already quilted and finished on the edges, so all that’s left … Read More...

Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting.  Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print.  Go to the tutorial.

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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt.  Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex.  In reality, it’s a simple process.  Get the how-to.

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Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns.  The tops are made from real acorn lids.   These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor.  Go to the tutorial.

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Holly from Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial and pattern to make this super sweet Batbaby Hat and Beddy Bye Beast.  Make one of these for the next baby shower you go to, and the whole place will be covered … Read More...

Sarah Cornett from Sarah’s Never-Ending Projects guests blogs on The How-To Girl with a tutorial showing how to refashion a turtleneck into a crewcut with a little ruffle at the neckline.  Go to the tutorial.

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I Am Only One, But Still I Am One shows how to make these pretty flowers out of gathered ribbon.  She shows one on a hairclip, but I’m thinking I may make a bunch to put on Christmas gifts this … Read More...

Lollychops shares another cool idea using die-cut fabric shapes.  This time she makes a little owl from a stack of fabric circles.  (Of course, if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can always cut the shapes by hand.)  … Read More...

Sandi from Embroideroo shows how to make this strawberry pincushion. What a yummy place to park your pins and needles!  Go to the tutorial.

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Katie from matsutake shares  a tutorial and free pattern for this ruffled hedgehog softie.  Love it!!  Go to the pattern and tutorial.

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Angela from Moda Home Mom shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric ABC book and also a snail softie.  The fabric book uses printed fabric squares for the individual letter pages, and is backed with charm squares.  … Read More...

Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch.  Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique.  Go to the tutorial.

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These pretty little pincushions by Some Art Mama are so simple to sew, they can be made with just 4 seams.  You can find out how to make them at her blog, Some Art Talk.  Go to the tutorial.… Read More...

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make a gathered fabric pumpkin softie.   Make a batch and decorate with them from now until Thanksgiving.  Go to the tutorial.

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Whosies shares a free pattern for this super cute bat softie at her blog, Whosies… Written Whatnots.  These little guys are perfect for Halloween, of course, but don’t limit yourself.  How about a happy little yellow bat with daisies on … Read More...

Chica from Chica and Jo shows how she used scraps of fleece left over from a Halloween costume to make a coordinating pony tail ribbon.  Get the how-to.

It’s less than a week until Halloween, but there’s still time to make a quick Halloween trick-or-treat bag.   Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how you can make one in 5 minutes.  She starts with a Halloween-themed tea towel.  Go to … Read More...

Judy Neukam shares a video tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website showing how to create a perfect dart.  AND she does it without using a ton of marking tools.  The result is an accurate, smooth dart without a ton of muss … Read More...