May
31
From now until June 7, 2011, Bramcost Publications is offering their vintage beach towel bag pattern for free. The pattern is circa 1955 and shows how to make a large towel that folds up into a handy bag for easy …
May
31
That Lady shows how she made this pretty tote bag out of a trio of dollar store kitchen towel. She even had enough material from the towels left over to make a big bow to embellish the bag. Get the …
May
31
For all those little girls who love to pretend to be fairies or princesses (or fairy princesses), Prudent Baby shows how to make a tutu dress. Layers of tulle are gathered and sewn to the bottom of a shirt making …
May
31
So this was all that came out of my studio last week. One pair of little girl bike shorts. A test pair, at that. I traced a pair of little girl’s leggings and I wanted to make sure that I …
May
31
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making her All-American Tote. The body is made from denim and appliqued with a large red and white star. It’s lined in a gingham and has a big red bow at the handle. Love it! …
May
31
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she turned a pair of capris into an awesome pair of shorts. She shortened the legs and added silver eyelets. Fabulousness!! Get the tute.
[photo from Inspiration & Realisation]…
May
31
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land dishes on how to take a handmade pattern and turn it digital. There’s nothing wrong at all with a handrawn pattern (mine are all on newsprint packing material), but scanning it and turning it into …
May
31
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making her MODify Dress. It’s a great dress for summer – sleeveless, loose, and light. And the simple shape means the possibilities for modification are limitless. Get the tutorial.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood…
May
31
Rachel from Maybe Matilda took a plain cardigan and added ribbon appliqued flowers along the bottom to make a little girl’s pretty spring sweater. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. This same idea would …
May
30
Sew4Home shows how to make a Tool Tub & Tote. It’s a round-bottomed tote made from heavy duty canvas. Larger tools fit in the inside, and smaller tools are held in the pockets all around the outside. This would make a …
May
30
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy showing how she altered a simple little girl’s dress pattern to add a ruffled bustle at the back. In addition to gathered fabric ruffles, …
May
30
Jess from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a pretty dress for 18″ dolls. It’s a simple gathered sundress with drawstring neck and straps. You can leave it plain for a pillowcase style dress or …
May
30
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to add an exposed zipper to a sewing project. It sounds like that would be a complicated technique, but it’s actually very easy. (Her method is intended for …
May
30
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired embellished tee. She starts with a store-bought tee and adds pleated ruffles meandering down one side. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from iCandy Handmade]…
May
29
Dora from Show Tell Share gives a free pattern and tutorial for making her Slouchy Bag. This is such a cute bag!! Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo form Show Tell Share]…







