Sewing Patterns – Page 1267

Video tutorial: Monster softies from recycled jeans

March 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

John Murphy from Stupid Creatures appears on an episode of Threadbanger showing how to make a monster softie. Their bodies are made from recycled jeans and scrap fabrics. Go to the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sock bunny for Easter

March 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane shares a tutorial for making this sock bunny. Go to the tutorial. [photo from My Paper Crane] [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sock, bunny, rabbit, Easter[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pottery Barn-inspired owl softie

March 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute owl softie. She was inspired by similar softies by Pottery Barn Kids. Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Toad’s Treasures] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stenciled and appliqued robot t-shirt

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial showing how to make a robot t-shirt using freezer paper stencil, applique, and hand stitching. The robot’s eyes are actually small metal washers that she has stitched down… Read more ...

It’s new: Chicken (and baby chick) softie PDF pattern

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag announces the release of her newest PDF pattern for making a chicken softie (and a little baby chick softie as well). The chicken has a little pocket tucked up on her underside so she can “lay”… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt dinosaur birthday party crowns

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a felt dinosaur crown. She made one for each guest at her son’s birthday party. They’re quick, easy, inexpensive, and can easily be customized… Read more ...

Free pattern: Eggy Pop egg softie

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Eggy Pop. He’s an egg softie who has arrived just in time for Easter. See his little arms and legs popping out of the eggshell? Go to the free pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cover for your ironing board

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kimberlee from Pondered In My Heart shows how to make a new cover for your ironing board. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pondering My Heart] [via Handmade Matters] [tags]sewing, tutorial, DIY, cover, ironing board, iron[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a set of hanging fabric baskets

March 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a set of hanging fabric baskets. Slide them over a curtain rod for a set of pocket organizers for your craft or sewing room. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free template: Pressing guides for a perfect turned edge

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing a 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch folded edge, but when I want to be more precise I find myself pulling out a seam gauge and constantly checking the depth of the fold. Until now. Because The … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add pockets to a pair of shorts

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Would your favorite pair of shorts (or pants) be made that much more favorite if they only had pockets? Katie from Notes from a very red kitchen shows how you can add them in. Genius! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s dress-up wedding veil

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If your little girl loves to pretend wedding scenarios, then perhaps she needs her own dress-up wedding veil. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Don’t let the frilliness fool you – this is actually a super easy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundress for toddlers

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a shirred summer sundress for toddlers. Make one from a lightweight cotton for easy (and comfortable) summer wear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, shirred, summer, sundress, dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower brooch with button center

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch. The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Pickup… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to create a convertible collar for a blouse

March 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how to create a convertible collar for a blouse. Though it looks like it would be complicated, the process is actually fairly straightforward. Get the how-to. [photo from Gertie’s New … Read more ...