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.

Photo by ChristyNelson.net. 

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.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, sugar, cube[/tags] Looking for more Pincushion … Read More...

 
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...

CraftStylish shows how to turn a pullover sweater into a sweater vest by removing the sleeves and adding some embellishment.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, sweater, vest, pullover[/tags]

Instead of toting your yoga mat around in a  bag, try making one of these straps to carry it around.  Craftzine shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, yoga, mat, strap, bag[/tags]

Need a new Yoga mat? Check … Read More...

Sew-Mad has an Easter treat for you.  It’s a free PDF pattern to make this Happy Easter Egg Box… or Bowl.  The blog post is written in German, but down at the bottom there is a link to an older … Read More...

The baseball stitch is a handy way to close up the stuffing hole of a softie.  Joanna from Stardust Shoes shows you how.  Get the tutorial.

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

Amy of Badskirt posts a PDF pattern & tutorial for this spring chicken softie at Sew, Mama, Sew.  Go to the pattern & tutorial.

[tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, spring, easter, chicken[/tags]

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

Dorinda of Flower Girl Designs offers this free pattern for a cupcake shaped hot pad.  So sweet!  Get the pattern.  While you’re there, check out all of the free patterns in the cupcake party section.

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