Here’s a project that every budding little cook will love – an apron and a chef’s hat to match.  Make them with this tutorial offered by Michael Miller fabrics, and see what your child’s imagination will cook up next.

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Amy a la Mode offers a tutorial for this cozy camera case.  The quilting adds a little bit of padding to protect your camera, and the bound edge makes the shape POP.  The case is sized for a Canon G10 … Read More...

Granted, your straight pins aren’t exactly the sexiest, coolest of your sewing gadgets, but even they deserve a little special treatment now and then.  Give them a pretty place to rest with this pieced pincushion from Kootoyoo.  Get the tutorial… Read More...

Sometimes a t-shirt is not just a t-shirt.  CraftStylish shows how to make this ruffled bolero-style cardigan from a standard tee.  Get the tutorial.

The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety.  Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution.  Use … Read More...

In about the same time it would take to get to and from the mall, you could sew your child a pair of flat front pants.  The Train to Crazy has a great tutorial to show you how.  She says … Read More...

Being preggo no longer means sacrificing your personal style. Maternity clothes have become quite hip lately, like this stylish a-line maternity skirt designed by See Mommy Sew.  She offers a tutorial to show you how to make one.  Or, if you want … Read More...

Matryoshkas are very much the rage in the crafting world right now.  maya*made takes the matroyshka to a new level with her family of Peartroshkas.  Yes, PEARtroyshkas.  Half pear, half human, 100% adorable.  I love this so much!  Read her … Read More...

 Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear?  Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little?  Don’t trash the bag.  Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read More...

Boys are so often left out of the crafting world.  We make purses, and dresses, and litttle frilly things for our little girls, but it’s a bit more difficult when it comes to the little boys.  That’s why this taggie … Read More...

This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base.  Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial.  You’re not limited to tuna cans, though.  Cat food cans … Read More...

CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat.  You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties.  Tablecloth, anyone?  Get the tutorial.  A great way to use up vintage table cloths … Read More...

***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active.  You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans

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Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions.  How do you know when your thread tension is correct?  How do you know when it is not?  More importantly, how do you fix it?  The Sewing Republic … Read More...

Keep your hands wrapped around a warm cuppa without burning them.  House on Hill Road offers this free pattern for a coffee cozy.  I love the big button closure.  Make one – your fingers will thank you.

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I thought that title would get your attention.  Here are the details – Go cast a vote in the Ulimate Sewing Room contest hosted by CraftStylish, and you’ll be entered to win $500 in free fabric from fabric.com.  Deadline … Read More...

Yes, you read correctly.  Christmas 08 is hardly out the door, and we’re already talking about sewing for Christmas 09.  Specifically, CraftApple is announcing an Advent calendar sew-along for Christmas 09.  Every year, I say I’m going to make … Read More...

Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it taking over your closet, your room, your HOUSE?  Then it may be time for some stashbusting.  The new year is an excellent time to think about organizing, cleaning out, and using up your … Read More...

CraftStylish posts instructions for drafting and sewing this one-seam skirt in 30 minutes.  Having read through the instructions, though, I have to admit that the term “one seam” is not entirely accurate.  In addition to the one seam that you … Read More...

 Sewing Stars Blog has a great tutorial for making the ladder stitch.  If you make pillows or softies, the ladder stitch is one of the most useful hand stitches to know.  It can be used to close the stuffing … Read More...