For those times when there’s just no single thread that matches all of the colors in your sewing project, an invisible thread may be the way to go.  But because it’s essentially a very fine fishing line, it doesn’t sew … Read More...

For those times when there’s just no single thread that matches all of the colors in your sewing project, an invisible thread may be the way to go.  But because it’s essentially a very fine fishing line, it doesn’t sew … Read More...

Better Homes & Gardens shows how to make these dainty little flower pincushions.  Go to the tutorial.

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Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out this fun sewing book for making … Read More...

Instructables user ShesParticular shares a tutorial for making a sock-ta-pus, an octapus softie from old socks. Get the how-to.

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Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy… Read More...

Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post, Christine Sews, is no longer available.  I have not yet found a similar tutorial for serging curves from another source.  –Anne

It can be difficult to get a nice, smooth line … Read More...

Skip to My Lou shows how to make this uber-cute child’s ruffled apron.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Skip to My Lou]

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Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces.  I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust.  But with this flexibility comes complexity.  With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip … Read More...

Multi-size patterns allow for flexibility when cutting your fabric pieces.  I can cut one size of shirt in the shoulders, but another in the bust.  But with this flexibility comes complexity.  With all those lines, it’s easy to accidentally skip … Read More...

Create a reusable gift box embellishment with this tutorial by Gingham Cherry for a felt flower gift box band.  What a cool idea!  Go to the tutorial.

I recently had the opportunity to review the Mighty Mendit permanent bonding agent for fabric, and the Mighty Gemit embellishing adhesive. 

I had seen the advertisements on television, and was curious to see how well it worked.  I cleared my … Read More...

Dear Fii shares a tutorial on Living Creatively for this heart-shaped button brooch.  Tres cute!  Go to the tutorial.

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Apron pants are a unique hybrid of a skirt and pants, designed to offer both the stylish appearance of a skirt and the practical coverage of pants. The Sewing Dork from Confessions of a Sewing Dork developed this design as … Read More...

Paper doilies and bias tape make a lacy decorative garland.  Project Wedding shows how to make one.  Obviously, their suggested use is a wedding garland, but this could also be used to decorate for any special occasion.  If you want … Read More...

Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric.  Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed.  Go to the tutorial.

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Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants.  This is such a cool idea!!  It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers.  Go to the tutorial.

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Leigh Ann over at The Object Project has done it again.  This time she’s using a teacup as a template for her awesome fabric flowers.  With a stuffed center, the flower easily becomes a pincushion.  Find out how to make … Read More...

This fabric mailbox by Giver’s Log is the perfect place for receiving special messages.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  Get the how-to.

Ellen from The Long Thread tells how to make this summertime tote bag.  Made from polyurethane coated cotton, it can be used to tote wet swim suits to and from the pool.  There’s an optional detachable pouch that can be … Read More...

Grosgrain ribbon is an easy to to add a little bit of pop to your sewing project.  Christine Sews shares a tutorial for sewing down grosgrain ribbon.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Christine Sews]

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