Sewing Patterns – Page 1138

Tutorial: Peasant dress with bodice gathered on to an A-line skirt

December 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Haybird shares a tutorial on her blog giving her twist on the classic peasant top. In her version, a short bodice is gathered on to an A-line skirt. Love it! Get the how-to. [photo from Haybird] [via Totally Tutorials]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Tree softies from scrap fabric

December 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hester Jane from Fun in the Making shows how to make these decorative tree softies from scrap fabric. The trunks are made from bits of a tree branch. A forest of these trees would make an awesome centerpiece or mantelscape! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt Square Scarf

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Quilt Square Scarf, a snuggly neck scarf made from charm squares. The bottom layer is made from soft flannel. I’m loving the pom pom fringe… Read more ...

Free patterns: A whole Angry Birds softie collection

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Remember the Angry Bird softie that Care from Obsessively Stitching made? She’s got patterns and tutorials for the whole collection now – the original red Angry Bird, the blue bird, the yellow bird, the pig, the … Read more ...

Tutorial: One ruffled tee from two plain t-shirts

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Lorena M. shows how to turn two plain t-shirts into one fabulous ruffled tee. The entire front of the shirt is covered in ruffledy goodness! Love it! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lorena … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt mushrooms

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Etsy seller Fairy Fox shares a free tutorial on their blog for making a felt mushroom. It’s an excerpt from their DIY Felt Vegetables pattern. Go to the free tutorial. [photo from Fairy Fox blog]… Read more ...

Read all about it: Monthly bag challenge at JemJam

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jemilia from JemJam will be hosting a monthly bag sewing challenge on her blog next year. Each month in 2011, she’ll have a sew-along challenge for one of the purses featured in Amy Butler’s Style Stitches book. As an incentive… Read more ...

Free pattern: Jumper dress for baby girls 2-4 months

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern for this sweet little jumper dress for a baby. It’s sized 2-4 months, perfect for a baby shower gift. I’m loving the large scale vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to … Read more ...

Cool idea: New Year’s Eve tee

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cathie Filian shares a cool idea for making a t-shirt with a fluffy, swishy, flashy collar. It looks like it would be a difficult project, but it’s actually easily made from a t-shirt and a sparkly scarf. Read more at … Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter hat and scarf set

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial for a fleece hat and scarf set. The hat is actually a store-bought hat that she embellished with a rolled flannel flower. The neck scarf is easily made from a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt gift bags

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Noile from Noile Dot Net shows how to make these felt gift bags. They’re inspired by similar gift bags at Starbucks, though the ones she makes are in a larger size and have a different closure. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle patchwork coasters

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pattu Paavdai & Sattai

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a 3-part tutorial for drafting a pattern for Pattu Paavdai & Sattai, a traditional Indian silk skirt and top worn by girls from baby to teenager. It’s still a favorite among the younger… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux button placket

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shows how you can get the look of a button placket without actually having to MAKE a button placket. Her faux button placket is so cute and so easy, you’ll be putting it on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Foot warmer

December 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jenna from Simply Jenna made this foot cozy to keep her feet warm during the cold winter months. Slide your feet into this while hanging out on the couch, and your feet will stay warm and cozy. Get the tute… Read more ...