Sewing Patterns – Page 1026

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Guide to gathering fabric

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from The Modern Marigold guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a tutorial all about gathering fabric. If you’re new to sewing and have been wondering how to make ruffles, be sure to check … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew headband from a necktie

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lauryn from Lulu’s Little Loft and Love Notes by Lauryn shows how to turn a necktie into a cute headband, no sewing required. Get the tutorial. Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out on Etsy. … Read more ...

Free pattern: No-sew folded felt gift box

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

DIY Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial on Curbly showing how to make a no-sew gift box out of felt. (You’ll need heavier felt, not the flimsy stuff you get at the craft store.) Just cut the pattern out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Luxe Evening Clutch

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer evening clutch. The look is so luxe that no one will believe you made it yourself. The body of the small bag is covered in rosette… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn denim scraps into stamps

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shares a cool idea for using the scraps of denim left over from a jeans refashioning project. They show how to use them to make spiral stamps. The stamp the spiral designs on to paper, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pajama Eaters monster pillows

August 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless sewed up some Pajama Eaters, monster shaped pillows that also serve to hold a child’s pajamas near the bed. She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The monster’s mouth is a zippered opening. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Bow Dress for little girls

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Danielle from Blissful and Domestic guest blogs at Creating My Way to Success with a tutorial showing how to make her Mini Bow Dress for little girls. It’s made from two repurposed t-shirts – one for the bodice, and one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fluffy fabric flower

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alyssa from Live. Love. Craft. shows how to make a fluffy fabric flower. Use it on a hairclip, a purse embellishment, etc. She calls it the Mum Clip V2, as it’s a reprise of a previous fabric flower that she … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layerd knit sundress for little girls

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little tiered sundress out of jersey knit fabric. The layers of ruffles are so cute!! The straps are shirred with elastic thread and criss-cross in… Read more ...

Tip: Feeding fabric into a rolled hem foot

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A rolled hem foot makes it much easier to sew a narrow hem on the edge of a piece of fabric, but it can be difficult to get it started. Quilt in Progress figured out an easy way to feed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shark hooded towel

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenni from Kissed By A Frog shows how to make this awesome shark hooded towel. The edge of the hood is lined with big, sharp shark teeth. LOVE IT! Get the tute. [photo from Kissed By A Frog] [via… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mouse Pincushion from 1 2 3 Sew

August 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shares a video tutorial for making the Mouse Pincushion featured in her new book, 1 2 3 Sew. He is sooo cute!! Watch the video and get the free templates. [photo from The … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Bandana shorts for little kids

August 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bandanas are a great source of fabric for sewing projects. The large squares of fabric are inexpensive and prehemmed. Ginger from Ginger Snaps shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use two bandanas to make a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing pintucks into fabric

August 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing guest blogs in the Stitch Magic Stitch-Along at STC Craft with a piece all about making pintucks – making pintucks with a twin needle, with a special foot, without a special foot,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Watermark Tee

August 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Verbena guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Watermark Tee, no sewing requird. She takes a store-bought t-shirt and uses fabric dye and school glue to create a fun design. Whether you do… Read more ...