Jen from My Measuring Tape guest blogs in ikat bag’s series of drafting patterns for kid’s clothes with a tutorial explaining how to get the correct fit on a basic sleeve block.  Having just wrestled with trying to get a… Read more ...

Thera from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to make her Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruffle Skirt.  Would you believe she made it from a pair of “old man pants”?  This is a MUCH cooler look!  Get the tute… Read more ...

Kids’ school clothes get heavy wear, and often they don’t make it through the year without a busted zipper, a missing button, or some other kind of mishap.  Sew4Home shares links to tutorials for mending those clothes so you can… Read more ...

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a tote bag to bring your books to and from the library.  Darts at the bottom create a roomy space for your books, and a pocket on the outside gives a place for… Read more ...

Daydream Believers shares a tutorial on her blog for making a chemo cap, a soft headscarf worn by someone undergoing chemotherapy. This tutorial is a great resource for those who want to support loved ones or contribute to their community.… Read more ...

Here’s a cool idea for keeping your sewing threads and bobbins organized.  Use a tiered candy dish to create a bobbin and thread station to keep near your sewing machine.  What a cool idea!  Go to the Bernina blog to … Read more ...

Citra from Innocentia needed a carrying case for her computer’s external hard drive.  But where to find one that’s pretty?  The ones in the stores are all so…  plain.  She decided to create her own, and now she can transport… Read more ...