According to Grosgrain, you can make a skirt like this one in only 20 minutes.  AND it takes only about 1 yard of fabric.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Grosgrain] [tags]sewing, tutorial, 20 minute, skirt, gathered, quick[/tags]… Read more ...

Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too.  Great style for summertime!  Go to the tutorial. [photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, tube, top[/tags]… Read more ...

Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags.  Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies.  Get the tutorial. [via CraftGawker]… Read more ...

Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric…  Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment.  But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating.  Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a… Read more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...