Sewing Patterns – Page 1082

Tutorial: Boutique-style embellished tank for little girls

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut To Princess shows how to make a boutique-style embellished tank for little girls. You start with a store-bought tank, so all you have to do is add the fabric, ruffles, and buttons. Sooo girly!! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Embroidered sundress

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make an embroidered sundress, similar to one she found Gap. She used the fancy stitches on her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated drapes

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make pleated drapes. The pleating looks difficult, but it’s made easy with the help of pleat tape and special pleater hooks. Get the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Read all about it: Tip for cutting out felt shapes

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Felt is a great choice for small sewing projects. The edges don’t fray so you can just cut out the shapes and stitch them together. On the other hand, it can be a little tricky to get an accurate cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple no-sew tutu

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Twig and Toadstool shows how to make a simple no-sew tutu. Long strips of tulle are looped around a piece of elastic to make a full tutu skirt. She added long strips of ribbon for a little extra bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Handle Canvas Tote

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered Easter basket

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo show how to make this fabric covered Easter basket. No sewing is required – just some clever wrapping and a little bit of hot glue. Get the tutorial. [photo from Chica and Jo] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a dowdy dress into a fabulous romper

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turns a rather ufortunate dress into this fabulous romper. The one she used is silk, which would be a difficult project for even an experienced sewist. You could make it… Read more ...

Cool idea: Diaper covers from ruffle fabric

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruffles on diaper covers are soooo cute!!! Ashley from Make It and Love It made some diaper covers that are covered in ruffles. She didn’t stitch down all those ruffles, though. She used ruffle fabric to make it quick, easy,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peasant dress with pockets

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio guest blogs in the Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this peasant dress with pockets. It’s inspired by a similar… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring Ruffle Handtowel

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Yellow Plum Blossoms joins the All Ruffled Up fun at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Ruffle Handtowel. The embellished towel is an easy to way spruce up your kitchen for spring. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Ruffle Dress

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing shows how to use ruffle fabric to create this beautiful dress for girls. It would make a lovely Easter dress, and the pre-ruffled fabric makes it easier… Read more ...

Tutorial: Purse tissue holder with curved openings

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama continues her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this tissue holder to carry with you in your purse. The overlapping curved openings look so cool – and they’re a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired tote bag

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tasha from Creation Corner guest blogs in the Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make this Pottery Barn-inspired tote bag. It’s roomy on the inside and has loads of pockets. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a placemat

April 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pane, Amore e Creativita shares a tutorial for making your own placemats. Making them yourself means you can have table linens in whatever color or print suits your mood and decor. The straight seams make this a fairly simple project. … Read more ...