Tutorial: Using an electric seam ripper
Have you heard of an electric seam ripper? I hadn’t until I saw this post from So Sew Easy, and now I’m intrigued. Deby recently received one as a gift and gave it a whirl. Her post tells how… Read more ...
Tutorial: Preppy 2-in-1 faux layer shirt for toddlers
This 2-in-1 top looks like perfect layering – which is nearly impossible to achieve when dressing a wiggly wriggly toddler – but it’s actually just one easy-to-pull-over shirt. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make… Read more ... Free pattern: Hippo hooded towel
This hippo is such a cutie! A little goofy and a lot of sweet. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making one. This would make an awesome gift for a young child!
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Video: How to get a tissue sewing pattern back into the envelope
Once a tissue paper sewing pattern comes out of the envelope, there’s just about no getting it back. Even folded back up again, it takes up more space than it did when you first pulled it out of the envelope. … Read more ...
Video tutorial: Fitted bodice dresses for any size doll
There are lots of tutorials and patterns to make dresses for 18″ dolls, but what about dolls with other measurements? Anna from Strawberry Butterscotch shows how you can make doll dresses to fit any size doll. The dresses she shows… Read more ... Free pattern: Trailer Home Sweet Home embroidery hoop art
I dream of having a little trailer we can use for weekend getaways or long cross country road trips. We won’t be getting one any time soon, but I can still daydream. Jessi from Cutesy Crafts shares a free pattern… Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple makeup bag
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a simple zip top makeup pouch. It has boxed corners to create a wide flat bottom so the bag can hold bulkier products.
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Tutorial: Simple circle skirt, plus a cheat sheet
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how you can make a simple circle skirt from knit fabric. Wide elastic makes a super easy waistband. She includes a cheat sheet with measurements to cut the fabric & elastic to make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Ring bearer pillow
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a ring bearer pillow. The design is simple, which shows off a beautiful fabric and pretty ribbon. You can make it to coordinate with any wedding theme.
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Tutorial: Easy way to make continuous bias tape
Bias tape is a must-have sewing notion for me. I always keep bias tape on hand. You can buy it at the fabric store, but I prefer to make it myself. If you don’t want to seam together a bunch… Read more ...
Tutorial: Reading a sewing pattern for beginners
Printed sewing patterns are a language all their own. In order to use a sewing pattern, you have to know how to read them. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress posts at eHow with some help understanding the terminology you find… Read more ... Free Sewing pattern: Valentine’s heart animals
Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make these adorable heart animals for Valentine’s Day. Yes, Valentine’s is tomorrow but this is such a quick little project you’ve got plenty of time today to make some. You can make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Get rid of jeans gap!
A jeans gap is so annoying! It happens when your jeans fit through the hip and butt, but are loose through the waist. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can get rid of that annoying gap at the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Heart banner pillow
Valentine’s Day might be tomorrow, but hearts are pretty year-round. Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how you can make this heart banner pillow. The design is simple and looks fun to make.
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Tutorial: Spinning candlestick lace organizer
This candlestick lace display is a pretty way to organize your lace and pretty trims. And it spins! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she created it from a thrift store find.
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