Jodie from Love Them Madly recounts her adventures teaching her young boys to sew. She used a project from the book Sewing School, a superhero cuff from felt. Is there any first project more perfect for active boys? She… Read more ...
Check out this sparkly top that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingfound on clearance. Would you believe that she was able to turn it into a smart little sequined dress? She did! And she posted pictures on her blog to… Read more ...
Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to make this beautiful throw pillow. Because the ruffle fabric is stretchy, she included a cotton interlining so it would keep its shape over time. Get the tutorial to … Read more ...
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking loved her new cargo vest, except for one thing – the boxy shape wasn’t that flattering. She added a drawstring as a quick fix, and now she has a cargo vest that she can cinch… Read more ...
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingshows how she took an old fringed scarf destined for the ‘donate’ pile and turned it into an infinity scarf. She used a French seam so there are no raw edges showing. Get the tutorial … Read more ...
Have you noticed that a fitted cardigan tends to gape between the buttons? This is one reason why I avoid wearing cardigans that fit snugly to my figure. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking came up with a solution for the… Read more ...
Sarah from The Adventures of Ernie Bufflo shows how to make a simple crib skirt. There are no gathers and ruffles, which gives center stage to the fabulous print she used. She used a duck cloth or canvas, but you… Read more ...
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs at Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated Christmas tree skirt. It’s gorgeous out of the muslin fabric and contrast-y red trim that she used… Read more ...
Even though there are only three of us in our family, we’ve somehow ended up with an abundance of Christmas stockings. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shares a cool idea for using one of those extra stockings to make a… Read more ...
Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar. A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent. Each pocket is embellished with… Read more ...
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she made these cute candy cane striped Christmas stockings using a faux chenille technique. Get the tute.
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A cute Advent calendar doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to make. In fact, pharMa shows how to make a cute Advent calendar using a Christmas-themed placemat. With the embellishment already on the placemat, it’s as simple as adding… Read more ...
Jackie from Teal & Lime shows how to make a lovely ruched Christmas tree skirt. The ruching creates pretty scallops around the edge. She started with a round tablecloth, so she didn’t have to press and stitch the hem around… Read more ...
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this beautiful Christmas tree skirt. She got the fabric to make it from an inexpensive drop cloth. She edged it with holly leaves cut… Read more ...
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! guest blogs at Toastie Studio with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with a fun pyramid shape. It would be a cute way to package a special gift, or could be a… Read more ...