More Sewing Patterns – Page 1325

Tutorial: Ruffled one shoulder shirt

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to transform a plain t-shirt into this summer-cool ruffled one shoulder shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, shoulder, shirt, tee, t-shirt, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper and wipes pocket

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this diaper and wipes pocket. This useful pouch can be stashed in a diaper bag, or carried alone after the child is old enough that you’re no longer carrying the big… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: J. Crew-inspired Petals Galore backpack

August 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on U Create for making this Petals Galore bag, inspired by a similar bag she saw in a J. Crew catalog. She used a dollar store backpack and a package of dollar store… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pencil pouch with reverse applique

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Karin from Orange Flower Sketchbook shows how to make this zippered pencil pouch featuring embroidery on a reverse appliqued panel. What a gorgeous way to stay organized!!! Get the tutorial at Orange Flower Sketchbook Patterns & Tutorials. [photo from… Read more ...

Frugal Fabric Fun contest at HomeWorkshop.com

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kathy from HomeWorkshop.com is hosting a Frugal Fabric Fun contest, inspired by her Aunt Patty’s creative use of a yard sale tablecloth. She used the fabric from the $1 tablecloth to make 3 16″ pillow covers and a 40″ table… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a potholder

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dana from MADE shows how to make these square potholders. The simple design allows a cool fabric to speak for itself. Go to the tutorial. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, hotpad[/tags] Potholders also known as Heat pads are… Read more ...

Tutorial: A pair of panties from an old t-shirt

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Antoinette from clevergirl.org shares a tutorial for making a pair of panties from an old t-shirt. I love this idea!! After all, what’s softer than an old t-shirt? Get the how-to. [photo from clevergirl.org] [tags]sewing, tutorial, panties, knickers,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buttoned triangles throw pillow

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home continues their Stylish Baby Nursery series with a tutorial for making this throw pillow with buttoned triangles. But don’t limit yourself to the nursery with this project – this would look great in the living room, on a patio,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adding a modesty panel to a low-cut crossover neck

August 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles shows how to create a pattern for a modesty panel for shirts with low-cut crossover necklines. The modesty panel creates a piece of fabric across the lower portion of the vee that looks as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making stretchy spaghetti straps

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Urban Organica tells how to make stretchy spaghetti straps. She uses them on nursing tops, but says they’d also be useful for anyone who has an active lifestyle. Stretchy function aside, they’re just plain cute! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tree softie using IKEA fabric

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Revoluzzza shows how she used printed IKEA fabric to make these fun tree softies. The modern tree image is simply cut from IKEA’s Frederika fabric, and then embellished with felt shapes. I love it!!! Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Putting narrow hems on curved pieces

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whenever I see that I’ll have a curved piece of fabric at the bottom of a garment, I get a sinking feeling thinking. A curved edge often creates the right shape, but hemming it can be a bear. Kelli at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced fabric binder covers

August 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lola from Lola… Again! shares a tutorial on Moda Bakeshop for making a pieced fabric binder cover. This would be a great way to cover and reuse old binders that perhaps have printing on the front. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt

August 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired dress with gathered skirt and belt

August 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist. She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt. The belt is not attached… Read more ...