More Sewing Patterns – Page 1350

Tutorial: Keep elastic in a waistband from twisting

June 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elastic waistbands have many good qualities – they’re fast, they’re easy to fit, and they’re easy to construct. One of the drawbacks, though, is the tendency for the elastic inside the casing to twist and turn. Oliver + S shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plastic bag holder

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one. [tags]sewing, tutorial, plastic, grocery, bag, dispenser, holder[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed silk flowers

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Sayra Adams, a.k.a. The Hat Diva, shows how to make this gorgeous silk flower. Go to the tutorial. [via Totally Tutorials]… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt to toddler skirt

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

For a soft knit skirt for your toddler girl, look no further than your own closet. Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this knit skirt for her daughter from an old t-shirt. Get the tutorial. … Read more ...

How to choose the right ironing board

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ironing is key to a successful sewing project. Fabric should be ironed before it’s cut, seams should be ironed along the way, and the final product often should be ironed to get the right shape. Janome Sew4Home shares some tips… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable shopping bag makeover

June 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

If you like the idea of making your own reusable shopping bags but don’t have the time, then take a look at this tutorial from Nap Time Crafts. She takes an existing shopping bag and sews a decorative panel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a diving ring

June 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever from Future Craft Collective post on Craftzine showing how to make these cool diving toys for the pool. They’re made from all recycled materials. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, swimming, diving, ring, toy, pool[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric magnets to brighten your fridge

June 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a project for all you scrap-hoarders out there – turn your fabric scraps into colorful magnets. Find out how from Make It and Love It. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, magnet, scrap[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric guard for crib rails

June 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Find out how to make this crib rail guard with this tutorial from Jill at Baby Rabies. The padded fabric covering will keep baby from chewing up the wood crib rails. It will keep the chemicals out of baby’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button-down shoe bag from a shirt

June 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Go to ReadyMade to find out how to refashion a button-down shirt into a shoe bag. The button placket on the shirt becomes the closure for the bag. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sunglass case from men’s socks

June 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

ReadyMade shows how to make a sunglass case from a pair of men’s socks. This would make a cool Father’s Day gift! Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby bib with ruffled edge

June 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

HomeSpun Threads shares a PDF tutorial for making this baby bib. The ruffled edge is a nice addition! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffled, baby, bib[/tags] Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shabby sweet ponytail flower

June 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to The Mama Dramalogues to find out how to make this shabby sweet ponytail flower. But don’t limit yourself to a ponytail holder. This fabric flower would also be an awesome fabric brooch. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress

June 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

Editor’s Note: This tutorial is no longer available for free. You can purchase it from the blog linked to in this post. Here is a link to another free tutorial for making a pillowcase dress.

The pillowcase dress may… Read more ...

Tutorial: Key cord

June 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cut Out + Keep user Marieke shows how to make this key cord. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, key, cord, chain, fob, holder[/tags]… Read more ...