Sewing Patterns – Page 1088

Tutorial: DIY mouse pad

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how you can make your own mouse pad. Sure, you can use a plain mouse pad from the office supply store, or perhaps a freebie emblazoned with an advertisement, but one you make yourself… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing on stretch fabrics

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing the basics of sewing on stretch fabrics. Her video tells what kinds of machine stitches work best on stretchy fabrics. Get the video tutorial. [photo from Shiny Happy … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Tutu shorts

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tule tutus are soooo cute for dress-up, but not so practical for playtime. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs came up with a solution – a tutu with a pair of shorts built into it. Love this idea! Now her daughter… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fleece bug hat for infants and newborns

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Samster Mommy shows how to make a sweet little bug hat for a sweet little baby. I’m loving those little fleece antennae!! She includes measurements to make it in a newborn and an infant size. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized picnic blanket

April 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs at Versus with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized picnic blanket. The large size can accommodate a large family. Or a smaller family who wants enough space to lay about. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric lotus flower

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Nicole Barr & Coand Create & Delegate shows how to make this lovely fabric lotus bloom. Get the tutorial. [photo from Create & Delegate]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple gathered skirt

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s simple gathered skirt. Don’t let the word “simple” fool youl, though. These skirts are also super cute, especially when made out of bright, colorful fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Princess and frog hooded towels

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mama Crafts shares a pair of tutorials for making some really sweet hooded towels. One has a princess crown appliqued on the hood, and hearts added to the top corners. The other (shown here) has a frog face on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered Pocket Jacket for little girls

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making this super cute, super stylish cropped jacket for little girls. I’m loving those gathered pockets!! Get the tute. [photo from Me Sew Crazy]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cotton Candy Kitty softie

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Sew4Home share a free pattern and tutorial for making their Cotton Candy Kitty softie. They made theirs from minky fabric, so it’s super soft and cuddly. Get the pattern and tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tab Tunic Shirt

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Together shows how to combine a plain t-shirt with a fun cotton woven print to create the Tab Tunic Shirt. She uses the cotton print to make a contrast yoke at the neck and tabs on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded fabric strap

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa Kirsch from Kirschbits shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a folded fabric strap. I love this method for making a strap because it doesn’t involve having to turn a super long skinny tube inside out. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Floppy eared Bunny Purse

April 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deborah Raymond from Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute floppy-eared bunny purse. The long bunny ears become the straps of the purse. Sooo cute!! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Wonderwoman Creations… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sock dog softie

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Create Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little puppy dog softie out of a man’s sock. This is SO SO cute! Get the tutorial. [photo from Create Studio] Looking for more Softie toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler’s ruffle skirt in 30 minutes

April 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips and Spice made this cute little ruffled skirt for her 1-year-old niece, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is a quick sewing project. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes… Read more ...