Twill, basketweave, jacquard – do you know the difference between these different fabric weaves?  Sew4Home does, and they give us the lowdown.  Go to the article. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, weave, type, twill, basketweave, jacquard[/tags]… Read more ...

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband.  Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lu Bird Baby]   Looking… Read more ...

Mamma Tortilla continues Pillow Week, this time with a guest blog from Natasha of Samster Mommy showing how to make a ruffled pillow.  Rows of small ruffles create a unique tone-on-tone frame around the pillow.  Even better, it’s made from… Read more ...

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this pouch shaped like a house.  The body of the bag is the house, while the top of the drawstring bag cinches together to make the roof.  How absolutely cute is… Read more ...

Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt versions of daddy’s tools.  (Or mommy’s tools, really.)  These soft tools won’t accidentally smash any fingers or dent any coffeetables.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Serving Pink Lemonade… Read more ...

The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf.  They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work.  Go to the video tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine… Read more ...

Care from Obsessively Stitching guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing how to make a shirred throw pillow.  The rows and rows of gathered fabric add texture without being busy or visually distracting.  Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases.  I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read more ...