The folks at Threads magazine show how to acheive this scallop edge finish on your sewing machine using pearl cotton and a blind hem stitch. This looks like such a cool technique! (Adding it to my “must try” list.) Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake costume for Halloween
The Food Network shares a tutorial for making this cupcake Halloween costume. This is so cute! I especially like the sprinkles made from foam hair rollers. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Throw pillow with a secret pocket
Bernina’s Sewing Republic shows how to make to make this throw pillow, designed by Stacy Schlyer. Though it looks like your basic square throw pillow, this pillow has a secret pocket on the side. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Handkerchief skirt from old tees
Instructables user sarahfish shows how to make a handkerchief skirt from old t-shirts. The example shows it made from three t-shirts in all the same color, but you could use several different colors of shirts for a more eclectic look. … Read More...
Tutorial: Aunt Fern’s pillowcase apron with attached washcloth
Quickie poll: Do you often find yourself wiping your hands on your apron? In a way, that’s what aprons are for – to protect your clothes while cooking. But what if that apron also had an absorbant washcloth attached at … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies
Antoinette from clevergirl.org finishes up her blog series on sewing your own undies with a tutorial showing how to convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies. Go to the tutorial.
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“How Much Fabric” reference cards
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow from a t-shirt
Jess from FloralShowers shows how to turn a t-shirt into a ruffled throw pillow. Very pretty! Go to the tutorial.
Giveaway: Christmas Bake Shop Box
Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop is giving away this Christmas Bake Shop Box. Includes 2 Mini Fabric Honey Buns and the directions for the Secret Santa Stocking. Go here to find out how to enter. Winner announced October 1.
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Sneak peek: More sneaks of Amy Butler’s Love
Go to Amy Butler’s website to see the promotional photos of Love, her upcoming fabric line for Rowan Fabrics. I have to admit, the very first sneak peeks I saw left me a little lukewarm, but these examples of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a felt waffle cone
This one is for all you felt food addicts out there! Flickr user Hannah Hoosier shows how to make this felt waffle cone with a Flickr photo set tutorial. This ice cream will never melt and never add to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Purse straps from pleather
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits … Read More...
Tutorial: Purse straps from pleather
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s plush travel pillow
Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleep mask
Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little … Read More...
Skull Quilt made from 2 inch squares of scrap fabric
Are you the type that saves even the tiniest pieces of fabric scraps because you don’t want to waste anything and you know some day a project will come along that you can use the scraps? Well me too. Here … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch
A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit
Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the tutorial.… Read More...