More Sewing Patterns – Page 1268

Tutorial: Easy throw pillow with vintage doll clothes

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jessica from Zakka Life used a vintage Barbie shirt to dress up a plain pillow cover. This quick project has huge WOW factor, plus it’s a way to display your vintage doll clothes. If you want to make one for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Colorblocked sweater dress

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Slapdash Sewist shows how she turned three of last decade’s sweaters into one very “now” colorblocked sweater dress. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Slapdash Sewist] [tags]sewing, tutorial, colorblocked, sweater, dress, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Envelope system wallet for money management

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Many people use an envelope system as a way to management their budget. They have separate envelopes that hold cash allotted to each budgeting area (groceries, gas, etc.) to keep them from overspending. Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks got tired… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY sweater boots

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Urban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots. Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Urban Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convert a regular bra into a nursing bra

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra. This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited. Get the how-to. [photo from Mamas … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fleece baby bonnet

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece. The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves… Read more ...

Link list: 50+ free bag and purse tutorials

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of over 50 free patterns and tutorials for making bags, purses, pouches, etc. Go to the links. [photo from Craft Stew] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, purse, pouch, pattern, links[/tags]… Read more ...

Tips for selecting fabrics for your sewing project

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing gives some tips for picking out fabrics for your next sewing project. Her article focuses on garment sewing, but you can apply her tips to any sewing project. Go to the article… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot/cold pack

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shows how to make a quilted hot/cold pack. The small squares a fun way to experiment with piecing or to showcase a favorite fabric print, while at the same time producing something practical. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric barrettes

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design] [tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Long winter gloves from old socks

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?) This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves. I knew there was a reason I couldn’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pouch for your short, stubby pencils

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them. Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps

opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to smock fabric with a diamond smock pattern

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to smock fabric with a diamond shaped stitch. Polka-dotted fabric makes this easy, as the dots serve as a pattern for your stitch. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lia’s Space] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tunic with pleated back detail

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make simple tunic. The front is loose and drapey, while the back is pleated at the neck and gathers on to a straight panel at the hip. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...