Threads magazine shows how to use pintucks in the place of gathers to create the look of a ruffle (or pleat) without adding the volume.  Cool effect!  Get the tutorial. [photo from Threads magazine]… Read more ...

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 … Read more ...

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] Looking for more… Read more ...

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… Read more ...

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… Read more ...

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… Read more ...

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,… Read more ...