Sewing Patterns – Page 1334

Tutorial: Reversible trick or treat bag

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Laura from The Sproutz StoreBlog shows how to make this reversible trick or treat bag. The process is simple, and you get two bags in one. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Sproutz Store Blog] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Simple shirt alteration with a bit of elastic

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to add a bit of elastic to the back of a shirt to give it more definition at the waist. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, video, shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple baby dress with your fabric scraps

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your… Read more ...

Free pattern: Koala softie

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Trixi from Coloured Buttons shares a free pattern for this koala softie. A smaller baby koala sits in her pocket. Adorable! Go to the pattern. [photo from Coloured Buttons] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Constrast hem facing for an A-line skirt

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to add a contrast hem facing to the bottom of an A-line skirt. The contrast band adds interest and also finishes off the bottom so that no raw edges show. I love this look! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinkerbell costume

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tinkerbell costume, just like the ones they sell at the costume stores. Except you can make this in the colors and fabrics you choose, and size it… Read more ...

Vintage Sewing Patterns

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you love vintage patterns but don’t feel like hunting the thrift stores and yard sales to find them, why not check online? Buying vintage patterns online allows you to skip the search and go straight to the eye candy. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew doll clothes out of underwear

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Yes, you read that right. Wendy from Good Old Days – Good Old Ways shows how to make clothes for your 18″ dolls from inexpensive women’s underwear from the dollar store. (We’re talking about new undies, of course!). She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew kid’s flutter capelet (with armholes!)

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this kid’s capelet with armholes from fleece and ribbon – with no sewing involved. This is absolutely brilliant!! And I love the vintage feel of this project. Her little model looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crown for frog prince softie

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo recently posted a tutorial for making a cutie-pie frog softie. Now she’s created a follow-up tutorial showing how to make a crown for the little frog prince. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lil… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovely linen shopping bag

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial for making this linen shopping bag. The modern design is so lovely, you’ll want to carry it everywhere! Go to the tutorial. [photo from //Between the Lines//] [tags]sewing, tutorial, linen, shopping,… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use zippers to tie a gift sack

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she package a little fat quarter present using a zipper. What a perfect way to accent a gift for a sewing friend! The zipper remains intact (no cutting) so it can still be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple needlebook using embroidered ribbon

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you have some short lengths of wide embroidered ribbon, here’s a tutorial for you. Tiny Happy uses the wide embroidered ribbon to make these pretty little needlebooks. The embroidered designs on the ribbon lend maximum impact with minimal effort. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace covered trick or treat pouch

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can create this lovely little treat or treat pouch with a tutorial from Joli Paquet. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Joli Paquet] Looking for more DIY sewing patterns to make your own trick or treat bags… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy corn drawstring treat bags

October 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Chica and Jo for a tutorial showing how to make these fun little candy corn drawstring treat bags. It’s a simple enough pattern that you could make a bunch as Halloween party favors. Get the how-to.… Read more ...