Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how she made this awesome pleated scarf out of duck canvas.  You read that right – duck canvas!  The pleating and the frayed edges give the heavy fabric a pliability and softnewss you wouldn’t… Read more ...

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots  posts on her blog with a fun way that you can use fabric to make party accessories.  She stiffens the fabric and uses cut-out images to use as cupcake picks. How cute!!  Get the … Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make a flat collar.  This simple collar looks pretty on tops and dresses alike, and works well on children’s and grown-up’s garments.  The example… Read more ...

Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to create a pair of capris out of long pants.  A contrast-y knotted cuff is a great alternative to a traditional hem!  She originally showed this idea for kids’ pants, but they also work… Read more ...

If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms.  Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a… Read more ...

Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby.  The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a… Read more ...

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial all about making facings.  A facing is kind of like a partial lining.  The extra layer of fabric is an easy way to finish curved edges, particularly … Read more ...