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Tutorial: Tiered twirly skirt for little girls

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial for making a tiered twirly skirt for little girls.  What a pretty skirt!  This is a great opportunity to mix and match some of your favorite prints.  Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Get it now: Tie-top knit tank tutorial by Whimsy Couture

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture has just released their first tutorial for knitwear, and you can purchase it for just 99 cents!  This tie-top knit tank looks to be an easy sew, and offers a world of possibilities for embellishment.  Currently it’s only… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric and ribbon ties to cinch up t-shirt sleeves

July 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tara from Trendy Treehouse shows how to make a set of fabric and ribbon ties to cinch up the sleeves of a child’s t-shirt.  The ties slip between the neck and the armhole and draw the fabric up to create… Read more ...

Tutorial: Aphrodite Greek goddess summer shirt

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make her Aphrodite Greek goddess shirt.  I love the way the fabric folds and drapes at the shoulders!  Get the how-to. [photo from Ruffles and Roses] [tags]sewing, tutorial, aphrodite, grecian,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower embellishment with fringed center

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Linda Matthews shares a video tutorial over on her blog shoing how to make this lovely fabric flower.  She uses a variety of artistic techniques to create the texture on the fabric petals and the fringed center.  Get the video … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bobbin organizer to keep the threads tangle-free

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kim, AKA The Sassy Crafter, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own bobbin holder out of plastic tubing.  The tube holds the bobbins snug and keeps the threads from getting a huge tangled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add flutter sleeves to a plain tank

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a ruffled flutter sleeve to a plain tank.   Paired with a coordinating applique, it makes an awesome summer top!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kitty cat softie, meow meow!

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available, but you can find a similar pattern on the same site for a teddy bear softie.  I think this could easily be turned into the kitty cat by changing out the ear … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric treat bags with vinyl windows

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bridget from Everyday Chaos guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial for making these fun fabric treat bags.  A clear vinyl window gives a peek at what’s inside.  She filled the bags with brightly colored gumballs and paired… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a mermaid swim tail

July 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member msaraann shows how to make a super cool mermaid swim tail.  A purchased monofin fits in the bottom to give it structure.  What a neat idea!!  Get the how-to. [photo from msraann on Instructables] [via Craft] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a blind hem

July 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from The TumtumTree and Grosgrain shares a video tutorial showing how to make a blind hem.  A blind hem is barely noticeable from the front of the fabric and is often used to hem trousers or skirts.  The secret… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to turn a narrow tube of fabric right side out

July 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If seeing a pattern or tutorial calling for a narrow tube of fabric (like for a strap) has you groaning in dread of having to turn that sucker right side out, then check out this tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read more ...

Free pattern: Superhero gear for Dolly Donations dolls

July 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Part of my pledge for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge was to create a shirt and pair of pants for the boy doll. But after a full day of drafting and sewing, and redrafting and ripping and resewing (and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make new cushions for your rocking chair

July 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

A set of new cushions may be all you need to update a plain wooden rocker so that it matches your decor.  Amber from Willow Would shares a tutorial showing how to make them.  Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Read all about it: Super Stitches is super!

July 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you have a young sewist in your house, or just want to be inspired by what a young sewist can do, then check out Super Stitches blog.  All of the posts and projects are by a 9-year-old sewist … Read more ...
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