Sewing Patterns – Page 1376

Tip: Keeping gathers gathered while sewing

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

How many times have you gathered fabric only to have the ends pull loose and the gathers start slipping out before you can get it stitched down? Jessica from SewChic shares a tip for keeping your gathers gathered until you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gnome applique

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts. He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block. Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy doorstop

July 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Beccy from Wipster shows how to make this quick and easy doorstop. She says she made up a couple of these in less than an hour. Get the how-to. [photo from Wipster] [tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork diaper bag

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop. Get the how-to. [photo from Moda Bakeshop] [tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, diaper, bag, tote[/tags] Diaper bags are like the “tricks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Towel wrap skirt

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Toad’s Treasures made this towel wrap skirt to wear at the pool. She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Get the how-to. [photo from Toad’s Treasures] [tags]sewing, tutorial, towel, wrap, skirt, cover, pool[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your Own Eco-friendly cloth diapers

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own. Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers. Go to the tutorial. Sewing pattern: … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt with corsage neckline

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

J.J. from Enchantresses Three shows how to add corsage details to the neckline of an existing shirt. What a fun way to update a plain tee! Get the tutorial. [photo from Enchantresses Three] [via Someday Crafts] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Onesie to ruffle dress!

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows what she did with a onesie she found on the clearance rack. She added a skirt with ruffles for a fabulous ruffle dress. Read more and see more photos at MADE. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strips & Stripes Tablecloth

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Janome Sew4Home to find out how to make this Strips & Stripes tablecloth. Get the tute. Tutorial: Ruffled table cloth from a tiered skirt Easy DIY Fitted Tablecloth Sewing Tutorial Sewing pattern: Lace skirt from a … Read more ...

Tutorial: Two tops into one bag

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Relaby created this fun bag from two knit tops. So clever!! I love how she used the extra length of the inner top to make a set of pockets. Find out how she did it at Wardrobe Refashion or Relaby’s … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cooling neckwrap

July 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Beat the heat this summer with this cooling neckwrap. You can find out how to make one at The Small Object Steno Pad. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Small Object Steno Pad] [tags]sewing, tutorial, cooling, cooler,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase Market Tote

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jordynn Mackenzie shows how to make a market tote from a pillow case. The tote is made to roll up and snap together for easy stashing when not in use. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Jordynn Mackenzie blog] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled pillow

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

kelly + olive shows how to make this fabulously ruffled pillow. Go to the tutorial. [photo from kelly + olive] [via 30Days] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, pillow, throw[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scooter bag

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a bag to hang from the handles of a scooter. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Hip” solution for girl’s low-rise pants

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Why do pants manufacturers assume that every young girl should have a super-dooper-low-rise cut? Many parents feel that this results in too much skin peeking out between the bottom of her shirt and the top of her pants. Little Birdie … Read more ...