Craftster user tickleaganster shows how to turn a lace tablecloth into a gorgeous bell-sleeved empire waist dress. The lace gets a makeover with hand-dying before it is shaped into a dress. Go to the tutorial.
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T-shirt refashioning is the name of the game in the Pop Culture T-Shirt Makeover competition sponsored by TotallyStitchin.net. They’re looking for T-shirts refashions with a pop culture flair.
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Apron pants are a unique hybrid of a skirt and pants, designed to offer both the stylish appearance of a skirt and the practical coverage of pants. The Sewing Dork from Confessions of a Sewing Dork developed this design as… Read more ...
Joy Beadworks shows how to make a soft scarf with ruffled flowers from a strip of knit fabric. Knit is a great choice for this project, as it does not need to be hemmed. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make boutique-style bumper pads for a crib. They’re easier than you think and can save you loads of cash, which will come in handy when diapering and feeding your new little bundle of joy. Go to … Read more ...
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active.Christine from Christine Sews shows how you can use grosgrain ribbon to attach handles and other findings to a purse. The grosgrain is durable but also decorative. … Read more ...
LiEr from ikat bag continues her blog series on sewing girls’ summer dresses, this time with a tutorial for making a raglan-sleeved dress. Raglan sleeved dresses are my go-to for a quick sew and an easy fit. Go to the … Read more ...
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants. This is such a cool idea!! It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers. Go to the tutorial.
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Leigh Ann over at The Object Project has done it again. This time she’s using a teacup as a template for her awesome fabric flowers. With a stuffed center, the flower easily becomes a pincushion. Find out how to make … Read more ...
You can find out how to make this fabric flower at V and Co. She calls it the “Perfect Flower Add On.” I think the name is entirely appropriate. Go to the tutorial.
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