Maryanne from Sew Together shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch for knitting needles or for pencils.  The barrel-shaped pouch is lined on the inside.  She gives one set of dimensions to make one to hold knitting… Read more ...

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Imitation Is The Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled knit vest.  It’s inspired by a similar vest she… Read more ...

Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make a Taggie Binkie Clip.  The clip keeps a baby’s pacifier from dropping on the ground, while the little ribbon tags are an intriguing surface for small fingers.  (If you’re concerned… Read more ...

LiEr from ikat bag shares an article on her blog explaining the ins and outs of sewing with knit fabrics.  If you’ve been wanting to give it a go with stretchy fabrics, then her article is a must-read.  Read all … Read more ...

Carla from Scientific Seamstress shares a 3-part tutorial on the Sew, Mama, Sew! blog explaining how to create downloadable patterns.  From drafting the pattern, to scanning it in, to writing instructions, she covers the whole process.  Go to Part … Read more ...

The Sewing Dork shares a tutorial showing how to make Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomers.  The rows of ruffles across the backside of these bloomers are sooo cute!  Get the how-to. [photo from The Sewing Dork]… Read more ...

Kelli from Small Town Stitcher guest blogs at Seamingly Smitten with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with oversized grommets at the waist.  The grommets are such a cool addition!  With ribbon pulled through the grommets and… Read more ...

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make a pair of Shortcake Knickers for toddler girls. These are soooo cute!  And they look comfy, too.  They’re made from knit fabric with a simple ribbed knit waistband.  Shirring at the… Read more ...