The ladderstitch is an invisible or hidden stitch useful for closing softies or pillows.  For those of us who learn best by watching someone, Leslie Bonnell from Glitzkrieg has created a video demonstrating how to achieve this stitch.  Watch the … Read More...

Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish shows how to make this stylish skirt from your fabric scraps.  She calls it the “little strippy skirt” because it’s made up of strips of fabric left over from another project.  Get the how-to.

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Made by Rae shows how to alter the sewing pattern for a typical man’s shirt to make a more interesting garment.  Her variation uses a mandarin collar and a button placket.  She used Simplicity 4287, but she says you can … Read More...

Did you hear?  Spoonflower – your one-stop custom fabric shop – is now offering custom prints in upholstery weight cotton!  Read more about this exciting new direction from the folks at Spoonflower.

[tags]sewing, fabric, spoonflower, custom, upholstery, decorator weight[/tags]

Windham Fabrics offers a free pattern for the Barrister apron.  It was designed to showcase the Wainscott fabric line, a collection of classic florals in soft colors.  Get the free pattern.

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[tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, apron, Barrister[/tags]

SnazzleCraft shares a free pattern for this versatile toddler dress.  With a shirt underneath, it’s a jumper.  Without, it’s a sundress.  The pattern is sized for 18-24 months.  I suspect it would be easy to size a little up or … Read More...

Sweet Cheeks shows how to make this teepee for the kids to play in.  Whether you put it outside for some sunny day play, or move it inside for some special rainy day coccooning, this teepee is sure to be … Read More...

Croq Zine shows how to turn a pillowcase into a monk’s bag.  The inside sports four pockets and a key clip.  Get the how-to.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, monk, bag, purse, pillowcase[/tags]

Christy from ChristyNelson.net shows how to make d-ring and fabric belt.  Go to the tutorial.

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CraftStylish shows how to add a zippered pocket to your workout top.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, zipper, pocket[tags]

Even when you travel light, there are certain things you have to carry with you.  Money, passport, tickets all need to be kept close at hand.  Susie from Susie’s Country Garden shows how to make just the purse you need … Read More...

A hem is usually the last step in creating a garment.  I don’t know about you, but by that time I’m ready to be done with my project and I want the fastest hem possible.  However, a little time and … Read More...

Threads Magazine calls them fluid fabrics.  I always called them crawly or drapey fabrics.  You know, the fabrics that make beautiful, fluid gargments but are difficult to sew because they crawl all over the place, often not holding a pressed … Read More...

vlijtig shares a tutorial for making these chickie-shaped egg warmers from felt.  The pattern is simple but oh, so cute!  Get the how-to.

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[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, egg, warmer, peep[/tags]

These softie turtles designed by We Wilsons are coming out of their shells.  Literally.  The little bodeies are sewn separately from the shells, so you can pull them out of their shells.  Get the tutorial.

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Continuing the trend of repurposing men’s dress shirts into other types of cloths, CraftStylish shows how to make a ladies skirt.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, shirt, skirt, refashion[/tags]

Easter may be just a few days away, but there’s still time for some last minute Easter sewing.  Take these sock bunnies designed by Mary of Such Things.  Stuff, stitch, cut, tie, and you’ve got yourself a sweet little bunny.  … Read More...

CraftStylish shows how to make reusable produce bags.  Not only are they better for the environment, but your produce will last longer in the breathable net bags instead of the plastic grocery bags.  Get the tutorial.

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Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these little pincushions.  They call them sugar cube pincushions, I’m guessing because they’re so petite and sweet.  (They’re 2″ square.)  Get the how-to.

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I have this strange obsession with footed dishes – cake stands, etc – so this project really appeals to me.  It’s a footed pincushion!  The Sometimes Crafter shows how to make a pincushion from a scrap of fabric and an … Read More...