Sewing Patterns – Page 1258

Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner. It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really). The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Woman’s v-neck summer blouse from a button-down shirt

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt. The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck. Read more about her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Non-committal curtains from a bedsheet

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these non-committal curtains out of a bedsheet. The non-comittal part stems from the fact that you can easily change out the loops to attach the curtain to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry Fields lattice throw pillow

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home continues their series of Earth Day inspired pillows with a tutorial for making their Strawberry Fields pillow. Strips of fabric are stitched down in a lattice pattern across the top. I love the texture it creates! (I’m also lovin’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, pouch, patchwork[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted fabric coasters

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Peek-a-boo toddler skirt with contrast godets

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add godets to a skirt. She made each one of them out of different contrast fabric prints for a peek-a-boo feel. Cute!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Mother Huddle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced panel twirly skirt for girls

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from In the Happily Ever After shares a tutorial for making this girl’s twirly skirt. It’s her favorite style of skirt to make for her daughter, and I can see why. It’s cute as a button and because it’s… Read more ...

Tips for mending denim

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a ruffle

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ruffles are everywhere on clothes these days, from baby dresses to adult t-shirts. Cheryl from just pretty and a pretty cool life shows how to make a ruffle. Once you master the ruffle, you’ll be adding them to aprons, shirts,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a blind hem using your sewing machine

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made show s how to create a blind hem on your sewing machine. A blind hem finishes off the bottom of a garment (typically a skirt or dress pants) with tiny little stitches that are practically… Read more ...

Tutorial: Here Comes The Sun throw pillow

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this sun-shaped pillow. It’s part of their series of tutorials in celebration of Earth Day. A sun pillow like this would be perfect on a patio chair, or it would also work well with… Read more ...