Sewing Patterns – Page 1084

Tutorial: Finished unfinished hem for knits

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a finished unfinished hem for knits. It keeps the raw edge which is very fashionable right now, but it also has a finished edge further… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fancy rubber gloves

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pair of fancy work gloves. I doubt the pretty gloves will make washing dishes (or any other kind of housework) actually enjoyable, but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flower brooch

April 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this lovely flower brooch, inspired by a similar piece from Anthropologie. Their version is made from strips of jersey knit and sequins. You can clip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s blessing dress

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It made this beautiful blessing dress for her baby daughter, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. The rosettes at the waist and the double-layered skirt make this… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible fabric Easter basket with criss-cross handles

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Misty from Making It ImMACKulate shows how to make this fabric Easter basket with cross-cross handles. It’s reversible, too! Get the how-to. [photo from Making It ImMACKulate] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless summer tunic top

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours 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 sleeveless summer tunic top for girls. She made it out of an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing an invisible zipper

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to install an invisible zipper. It seems that no matter how many times I do this, I still need a tutorial to show me which part of the zipper goes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexie Hairclips

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute Hexie Hairclips. The scrappy little hexagons look like a bits of a vintage quilt. They take just the tiniest little scraps of fabric to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa remote and gadget caddy

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this handy sofa caddy. It hangs over the arm of your couch and has pockets to hold your remote controls and other electronic gadgets. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boy’s faux-tie

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a faux-tie for little boys. It looks like it’s a grown-up style tie, but it’s actually fabric stitched into the shape of a tied tie and worn around the neck on an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tee pee playset and zippered pouch

April 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya from Trey & Lucy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little fabric tee pee that kids can use with their toy figurines. It doubles as a zippered pouch to store all of the… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing velvet without slippage

April 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew velvet and other napped fabrics on your sewing machine – without the annoying slippage. Get the video tutorial. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Awesome Bag reversible tote with adjustable strap

April 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Meg from Elsie Marley guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at Versus (by luvinthemommyhood) with a tutorial showing how to make The Awesome Bag. I think the name is quite fitting! It’s reversible, and all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peony Pillow with ruching and rosette center

April 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial for making this fabulous throw pillow. Called The Peony Pillow, it’s a round ruched pillow with rosette at the center. This is so pretty! Get the PDF tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Inside-out tiered pettiskirt

April 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a inside-out tiered pettiskirt. Most pettiskirts have a tulle layer underneath to make the skirt all cute and poofy. Her version is made cute by having… Read more ...