More Sewing Patterns – Page 1066

Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces – oh my!

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sara from Sara vs. Sarah shows how to make shoelaces out of fabric strips. These are SO stinkin’ cute!! They even have those hard plastic ends that make them easy to lace, thanks to something called heat shrink tubing. (I… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Fishing Hole Roll felt playset

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a tutorial for makign this fun Fishing Hole Roll playset. The playset includes felt fishies and a pond for them to swim in (along with a handy little pouch to… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Best When Barefoot” smock top

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her “Best When Barefoot” apron top, a smock top that ties in the back. It’s open in the back with just a simple tie closure at the bust (like an apron), so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Back button closure for a dress or shirt

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a button closure for the back of a dress or shirt. A slit at the center seam is held together at the top with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress from 2 fat quarters

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aubrey from Mauby’s shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a simple pillowcase dress. But instead of using a pillowcase, she uses two fat quarters – one for the front, and one for the back. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets… Read more ...

Free pattern: Googy Eggs basket for Easter

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fabric prints with wax paper stencil

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Green Eyed Monster shows how to use wax paper and fabric paint to create a custom print for your sewing project. I’ve seen similar projects with freezer paper, but didn’t know that it worked with wax paper as well. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Pea Sunday dress

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new skirt from a pair of baggy pants

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ruby Murray continues her series on refashioning garments with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of baggy pants into a skirt. By starting with a pair of pants that already fit in the waist, you can complete the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Textured stripes pillow sham

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lex shows how she made the textured stripes on a new pillow sham for her bedding set. The monochromatic palette (hers is all white fabrics) let the textures of the fabrics and stitching become the stars of this beautiful pillow. … Read more ...

Tutorial: The Spring Cardi

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered fabric bowl

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nursing dress

March 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib with owl applique

March 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions. [photo from Small… Read more ...