Sewing Patterns – Page 1044

Tutorial: Boxy zippered tote with vinyl window

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Project: Project guest blogs in Lizzie House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a boxy zippered tote. A clear vinyl window on one side gives you a peek at the contents. Awesome! Get … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Making a ruffle

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from The Southern Institute guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity with a post all about making ruffles. If you’re a beginning sewer and have been wondering how to gather fabric for skirts or ruffle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Casual Summer Baggies for little girls

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of little gir’s Casual Summer Baggies, a longish pair of loose-fitting shorts. They’re both practical and cute! A simple foldover knit waistband is easy to construct and comfortable to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lined basket from an old Easter basket

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Would you believe that this lined basket started out as an Easter basket? You know, the cheapy multicolored ones with the super tall handles? Jayna from Bellabyte and Behind the Studio shows how she transformed the inexpensive basket with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Too Cute Apron

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Too Cute Apron. I love how she mixed and matched the fabric prints! The different colors and patterns make this look like a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Super Simple Sleeveless Dress for girls

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a girl’s Super Simple Sleeveless Dress. You can leave it plain, or add a fun embellishment or applique. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button Down Bib from an old shirt

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Own Road continues her Button Down Rehab series with a tutorial showing how to use an old button down shirt to make a super cute baby bib. She cuts it so the button placket and the chest… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible messenger-style book bag

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It may be easy-breezy summertime right now, but back-t0-school will be here before you know it. And what’s better for a new school year than a brand new bag to carry your books? Malory from Snips and Spice shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim wreath and topiary for 4th of July

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make a 4th of July themed wreath and topiary from denim. Aside from the gathering stitches to make the flower embellishments, no sewing is required to make either project. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach blanket tic-tac-toe game

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Polkadots On Parade guest blogs in the Beach Bash series at Country Chic Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make a beach blanket tic-tac-toe game. Instead of yardage, she uses a ready made sheet as the base… Read more ...

Tutorial: Festive Fireworks swing top for girls

July 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to make a cute 4th of July themed top for girls. She calls it the Festive Fireworks top. The sleeveless swing top is open in the back (with ruffles at the edges, of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triple Peter Pan collar detail

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a triple Peter Pan collar, similar to the ones on these cute tops from Topshop. This is such a neat detail, with a fun retro vibe! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Sun Hat for babies

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a free pattern and tutorial for making a Scrappy Sun Hat to keep the sun off of baby’s tender head. The ruffled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby chic beach bag from flour sack towels

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at She Wears Flowers with a tutorial showing how to make a beach bag from two cotton flour sack towels. (You know, like the ones you use when you roll out cookie dough…) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Print your own custom labels

June 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you have an inkjet printer, you can create custom fabric labels for your handsewn items. Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. The fabric labels are a really nice finishing touch,… Read more ...