Sewing Patterns – Page 1205

Tutorial: DIY naptime roll with built-in pillow

August 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making this DIY naptime roll. This kid-sized nap mat is soft and snuggly, and includes a pillow at the end for your child to lay her head on. When naptime is over,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric carnation

August 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation. It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly. This would make a pretty brooch or purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cute notebook cover

August 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to Craft Passion to find out how to create a cute fabric cover for a notebook or journal. A loop of fabric provides a place to hold a pen and a magnetic snap closure makes it easy to… Read more ...

Read all about it: Getting the size right on a sewing pattern

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

There is little that is more frustrating than spending hours creating a garment only to realize at the end that you cut the garment out on the wrong size from the pattern. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking dedicates a post… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffled knit skirt

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses continues her Summer of Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous knee-length ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie. Made from knit fabric, it hugs… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Romantic lace-trimmed ruffle t-shirt refashion

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ella dress with ruffled neckline and sash

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks made this pretty dress for her daughter, and shares the pattern on her blog. This is such a pretty dress! A ruffle accents the neckline, while a sash ties around the gathered waist. The pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled checkbook cover

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alisa from The Sweet Life shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty ruffled checkbook cover. Get the tute. [photo from The Sweet Life] [via Creative Itch] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, checkbook. cover[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffled collar for a shirt

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maya from Little Treasures shows how to create a pretty ruffled collar detail for a shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Little Treasures] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, collar, shirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Who says sewing for boys isn’t fun? Molly AKA The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys. Patch pockets on the back give an opportunity to mix… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bits and Pieces Pouch

August 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from em ay kay ee Make shares a tutorial for making her Bits and Pieces Pouch. Velcro at the top keeps your contents from falling out. You can make one from 5 5″ squares, making this a perfect project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered sundress or shirt from t-shirts

August 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this little girl’s sundress or shirt from a trio of plain t-shirts. This style is so versatile! You can make one as a dress for a little girl, or a shirt for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oliver + S Popover Dress for 18″ dolls

August 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Popover Dress, a free pattern released by Oliver + S last year, is such a versatile (and CUTE) dress for little girls. And now they’ve gone one step further and recreated the Popover Dress for 18″ dolls. And just … Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-style Pinwheel Skirt

August 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Leanne from Elle Apparel guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her super-fabulous Pinwheel Skirt. The shape and the trim around the edge have such a retro feel, but paired with a simple tee… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a peasant shirt from a t-shirt

August 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from jak boutique and My Gramma Said shows how to turn an oversized man’s t-shirt into a cute peasant shirt. The lightweight t-shirt knit drapes well and is soft against the skin. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...