Sewing Patterns – Page 1303

Tutorial: Pom pom winter hat from an old sweater

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kristin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a super cute baby or toddler hat with pom pom balls at the top. These hats definitely have the awww…… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie-top heart pincushion

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Margot from The Pattern Basket shares a tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop for making this heart-shaped pincushion. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Moda Bake Shop] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tie-top, tie, heart, pincushion, Valentine[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork organizer for a Nintendo DS

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Know anyone who got a Nintendo DS for Christmas? Christine from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a patchwork organizer for the DS. It has spaces to hold the handheld game system, accessories, and games in a handy folio… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a nursing cover for privacy while breastfeeding

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nursing covers allow you to maintain privacy when breastfeeding your baby. You can buy nursing covers at high-end boutiques, or you can make your own. Prudent Baby shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging dishtowel for your kitchen

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mara from kleio’s belly offers a tutorial for making this hanging dishtowel. The tab at the top buttons around a kitchen cabinet handle or over an oven door handle, so it’s always within easy reach when you need it. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY microfiber cleaning pads for hardwood floor mops

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Viscidly uses a hardwood floor mop to keep her floors clean. The mops use reusable microfiber pads, but they have to be washed frequently. When she ran across some in expensive microfiber at the dollar store, she decided… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pig softie

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric pocket watch for pretend play

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring… Read more ...

Tutorial: Teach kids to sew while making this simple tote bag

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re wanting to teach your kids to sew, or perhaps are learning to sew yourself, this tote bag project by Pascale at //Between the Lines// is a great way to start. You’ll learn some basic sewing skills and you’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ice scraper with hand mitt

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t get cold very often down here in Arkansas (southern U.S.), but when it does I like to be prepared. Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make this hand mitt that fits around an ice scraper to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric watchband

January 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Cre8tive Quilter shows how to give your watch a quick facelift with a new watchband from your favorite fabrics. It sports a D-ring closure. They’re quick to make from and require only small strips of fabric. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up scissor organizer

January 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craftzine to find out how to sew a roll-up organizer for your scissors. It keeps all of your scissors stored neatly in one spot and tied up with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow from a placemat

January 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how easy it is to make a pillow when you start with a placemat. If you use a placemat with fabric on both the front and back, all you need to sew is a seam… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork heart sachet for Valentine’s Day

January 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped patchwork sachets. Give them as small Valentine’s Day gifties, or use them to decorate your house. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines … Read more ...