More Sewing Patterns – Page 1006

Tutorial: Cap Sleeve Blouse

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sweet Verbena shares a tutorial for making her pretty Cap Sleeve Blouse. It’s nice paired with jeans (as shown) but it could also go dressy tucked into a pencil skirt. She recommends making it from a lightweight fabric, such as… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Anti-Diaper Bag

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make an Anti-Diaper Bag. No, this doesn’t mean she’s carting her babies around bare bottomed. It just means that she takes a more pared down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a loop turner to turn fabric tubes right side out

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Made It On Monday demonstrates how to use one of her favorite sewing tools – a loop turner. If you’ve ever had to turn a long skinny tube right side out, you’ll appreciate the time (and sanity) saving… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric table runner

July 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to Crafting a Green World to find out how to piece your fabric scraps together to make a colorful table runner. Don’t worry if your scraps aren’t perfectly color-coordinated with each other. The randomness of color and pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lace zipper

July 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created this lovely lace zipper detail for the back of a shirt. You don’t need to buy a special lace zipper to do it. She shows how to get the look using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace insert to the back of a tank

July 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ali from Found in the Ali shows how she added a lace insert (from a doily) to the back of a ribbed tank. I love the combiantion of the lace and the knit fabric! Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Read all about it: Fun edge finishes for knit fabrics

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Patterns by Figgy’s shares an article on their blog with a handful of fun ways to finish the edges of knit fabrics. From a contrast-y raw edge inserted at a neckband to ruffle trim for a hem, the finishes add… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curly snake softie

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Holly from Holloughby shows how to make a Schneeky Schnake snake softie with a body that spirals and curls around. Sooo cute!! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Curly Sue sundress for toddler girls

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shared a tutorial in the Fun in the Sun[dress] series at iCandy Handmade last week showing how to make her Curly Sue dress. The tiered sundress is finished off at the edges with a contrasting lettuce… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt paint smocks

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to turn old t-shirts into paint smocks for the kids. Thanks to the ribbed neck, they slip easily over the head. There’s also a row of pockets across the bottom. Awesome! … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cargo pocket shorts for kids or toddlers

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute. [photo from Craft Passion] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired bunting from doilies and fabric flowers

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Heather from Me Making Do shows how to use doilies and fabric flowers to make a lovely vintage-inspired bunting. This would add such a sweet old-fashioned charm to a room or party decor! Get the tutorial. [photo from Me … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stake Your Claim Beach Towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a beach towel that will stay put, even when the wind blows. She calls it her Stake Your Claim Beach Towel, and it uses buttonholes and tent stakes. Brilliant! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt throw pillow

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a favorite t-shirt into a fun new throw pillow. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer (or a more experienced sewer who wants a quick project). Get the … Read more ...