May
29
Cut Out + Keep user Jenny B. shows how to make this pretty purse. Two-sided ribbon is woven through slits cut in the body of the purse (use a buttonhole for better wear), and is tied into an oversized bow. …
May
29
The fabulous Ayumi from Pink Penguin joins the Spice Up Your Kitchen series at Noodlehead with a tutorial showing how to make a scrappy quilted placemat. Strips of patchwork create a splash of color down each side. Go to the …
May
29
Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect jeans fit than a gaping waistband. You know, the ones that allow someone to look down and see your underwear? Brenda from Whosies and Whatnots has a solution for that, and shares a tutorial on …
May
29
Who says robots are only for boys? Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a …
May
29
Laurel from Dart and Gather shows how she made this stylish t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated trim added to the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew. It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt. Get the how-to.…
May
28
Melissa Caringer from Featherweight has set out on an ambitious sewing project at her blog 21 days 21 dresses. Her goal is to create 21 dresses in 21 days. Some are refashioned, some are made from scratch. Some are made …
May
28
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute little non-slip bow clippies. These are great for baby girls’ hair that’s often so fine that it won’t hold other kinds of hair …
May
28
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to take plain kitchen towels from plain to cute. All it takes is a strip of fabric and some ric-rac. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Patchwork Posse]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, kitchen, towel, …
May
28
Amanda Bergamin shares a tutorial over at QFD Creative for making this Dragonflies & Daisies Sewing Box. This pretty fabric box opens up and folds out to reveal a pincushion and places to keep your needles, scissors, and other small sewing …
May
28
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these funky scrap fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. If you have some scraps left over from a placemat or other table decor sewing project, this would be a fun way to …
May
28
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a diaper pouch. This handy little pouch has just enough room for a couple of diapers and a pack of wipes. Get the how-to.
[photo from …
May
28
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting starts a sew-along on her blog for making this little girl’s dress. Her dress uses the free Popover Sundress by Oliver + S for the body, but adds contrast fabric to the bottom, cap sleeves, and …
May
27
Sew4Home has a project for all you coffee connoiseurs out there. They show how to turn a placemat into a French press cozy. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, French press, cozy, cover, wrap, coffee, placemat[/tags]…
May
27
Threads Magazine Senior Technical Editor, Judith Neukam continues the Teach Yourself to Sew video tutorial series with a short video showing how to mark and sew a hem. She shows how to do three different hem stitches: the catch stitch, …
May
27
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this colorblocked petal top from a sleeveless ribbed knit shirt and a plain t-shirt. What a pretty top!! I love the black and white color combination and the simple petal detail at the …







