Sewing Patterns – Page 1394

Tutorial: Gathered skirt with a knit waistband

May 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

For a no-fuss summer skirt, use a piece of knit fabric for the waistband. Altered Cloth shows how to make a gathered skirt with a knit waistband. Go to the tutorial. [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, gathered,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Family activity center for summer

May 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftzine shows how to make this family activity center. Use it as an inspiration and organization center for all of your fun summertime activities. Unlike many other calenders and organizers, this is made out of fabric. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knee-high socks to legwarmers… or pencil cup covers

May 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kiddio shows how one pair of knee-high socks can be turned into one of two very different projects – a pair of child’s legwarmers, or a cool pencil cup cover. Get the tutorial. [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffled skirt

May 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Go to Amazing Mae’s blog to see how she made this tiered ruffled skirt. She made it in linen. Fabulous! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tiered, ruffle, skirt, linen[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bolster pillow

May 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial that explains how to make a bolster pillow. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, bolster, pillow[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an apron from a pillowcase in 10 minutes

May 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea clutch from The Object Project

May 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for a most unique clutch. For the surface embellishment, she folded fabric circles. She used a tea cup saucer as a template for the circles, thus the name, “Tea Clutch.” Get … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Backpack from overalls!

May 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love this refashion project that Jenny posted over at Wardrobe Refashion. She repurposed a pair of overalls that her son had outgrown and a knit turtleneck into a very cool backpack. Check out the straps – they’re the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cell phone case

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this cell phone case at Moda Bake Shop. This would make an awesome gift! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, cell, phone, gadget, case, pouch[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rug with cupcake applique

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this cupcake rug. The only problem is that these cupcakes are so pretty that you might have a hard time getting anyone to stand on the rug. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boutique-style diaper bag

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When a friend of mine had a baby recently, I was shocked to see how much a diaper bag costs in a boutique baby store. Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a boutique-style diaper bag. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Sneak peek: New patterns from Fig Tree Threads

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fig Tree & Co.’s newest line of patterns, Fig Tree Threads, focuses on simple sewing and quilting projects. You can see some of their new patterns at Fresh Figs blog, or at Fig Tree & Co.’s website. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s paint smock from adult shirt

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Idea Room shares a tutorial for making a child’s paint smock from an adult button-down shirt. Your little Picasso can paint to her heart’s content without getting her clothes messed up. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, child, art,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag with zipper closure

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heart of Mary shares a tutorial for making this messenger bag. The top has a zipper closure to keep the contents from falling out. Go to the tutorial. [via Picking Up Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, purse, messenger, zipper[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a notepad cover

May 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jans Musing shares a tutorial for making this notepad cover. A small pocket at the side provides a spot to stash a pen. Go to the tutorial. [via Freebies for Crafters] [tags]sewing, tutorial, notepad, cover, pad[/tags]… Read more ...