More Sewing Patterns – Page 1388

Tutorial: Sew a bear-shaped drawstring bag

February 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag. It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents. I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loose-fitting wrap

February 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap. They show it made out of their organic herringbone material. Gorgeous! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sew a doorstop from a fat quarter

February 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from All it Took Was Just One Stitch shows you how to make a doorstop from a fat quarter. It’s functional AND pretty. It doesn’t get any better than that. Get the tutorial. [via Sew, Mama, Sew]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a collapsible pet dish from oil cloth

February 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Carry your pet’s water bowl with you on a walk with this handy collapsible fabric dish! Using bright-colored oilcloth, this project stands out with its vibrant and practical design, making it a must-have for pet owners who love style and… Read more ...

Sew a ruffled pencil skirt

February 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Look at this ruffled pencil skrt made by Erica of Erica B’s DIY Style! She used an existing pencil skirt pattern and added the flounce down the front. Get the details.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peek-a-boo lampshade

February 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A plain-Jane lampshade gets a made over into a kicky peek-a-boo shade with this tutorial from Prettty Ditty. I love the dimension and how the bright printed fabrics peek out of from the plain muslin “windows”. Get the tute!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy ruffled pillowcase and sham

February 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Editor’s note: Sadly, the blog linked to in this post is no longer available. If it becomes available again, I’ll be sure to post an update here with the new link. You can find tutorials for similar pillowcases at The … Read more ...

“Print” fabric with scrapbook rub-ons

February 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics. Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting. Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog. Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t… Read more ...

Tracing patterns, part III

February 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summerset at Pins and Needles blog has posted the final installment in her series on tracing patterns from magazines. Part III is the wrap-up for the series. Thank you Summerset for posting this series!… Read more ...

Sew a maternity belly band

February 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Let’s face it. Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band. It’s gotta be there. It’s gotta stretch. But does it have to be ugly? Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bear-shaped drawstring bag

Tutorial: Loose-fitting wrap

Sew a doorstop from a fat quarter

Tutorial: Sew a collapsible pet dish from oil cloth

Sew a ruffled pencil skirt

Tutorial: Peek-a-boo lampshade

Tutorial: Fancy ruffled pillowcase and sham

“Print” fabric with scrapbook rub-ons

Tracing patterns, part III

Sew a maternity belly band

Tracing patterns, part II

Tutorial: Everything Pocket Bag

Make your polo shirts flatter your figure

Tutorial: How to sew Hong Kong seams

Sew a pretty leaf-shaped drawstring bag