Sewing Patterns – Page 1402

Tutorial: Double-point darts for great shaping

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Double-point darts are used to nip a shirt in at the waist and then let it expand back out at the hips. The process for inserting a double-point dart is different than for a single-point dart. Wardrobe Refashion tells how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing + your kid’s drawing = super sweet tote

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just Deanna shares a tutorial for incorporating your child’s artwork into your sewing. She calls it her Mommy & Me tote. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, child, kid, artwork, tote, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a small purse for your toddler

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little girls love dressing up like their mamas. And that includes slinging a little purse over their shoulders. Dee from Getting Crafty shows how to make a purse for your little one. I love the flat bow embellishment! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Jordy tote bag

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jordynn Mackenzie offers a free pattern for the Jordy bag – a versatile, roomy tote. Get the free pattern. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, tote, jordy, purse[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring ruffle sleeveless top

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Here in the southern United States it seems that our mild spring weather is already giving way to the heat of summer. For the warmer temps, what can be better than this ruffle top? Made by Rae shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dining room chair pad with removable cover

April 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Spool{} shares a tutorial for making chair cushions from a fabric shower curtain she picked up on clearance from Target. The buttonholess at the top of the shower curtain become functional pieces of the finished cushion, allowing you to tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an envelope-back pillow

April 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Apartment Therapy shows how to make an envelope back pillow. The envelope-style closure on the back means that you can easily insert (and later remove) a pillow form. Get the tutorial. [sewing, tutorial, tags, pillow, envelope… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hanging basket to hold crib toys

April 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

CREATE STUDIO shares a tutorial for making a fabric basket that hangs in the crib to hold toys. How clever! If you sewed any of the curtains or bumpers for the nursery, chances are you have scraps that will match… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up some sneaker stuffers to keep the stink away

April 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These sneaker stuffers by Junie Moon are like little sachets for your shoes. They’re filled with cedar chips to keep your sneakers from stinking to high heaven. Known anyone with stinky shoes? Junie Moon shares a tutorial. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sink skirt from flour sack cloth

April 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This may look like an expensive pleated sink skirt from a luxury home goods store, but it’s actually made out of quite humble flour sack cloths. Eddie Ross explains how he made it. Get the how-to. [via Dollar Store … Read more ...

Tutorial: Silk flower embellishments

April 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

BurdaStyle shows how to make these delicate silk flowers. They’re made from two layers – one organza and one chiffon. Dreamy!! Go to the tutorial. [via Craft Yourself Rich] [tags]sewing, tutorial, silk, chiffon, flowers, rose[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Travelers softies

April 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Whosies shares a tutorial for making these Summer Travelers softies. They’re made from cotton fabric and fleece, perfect for snuggling or taking along on an adventure. My favorite feature are their little arms, which bend far enough to cover the… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: It’s a fish! It’s a purse! It’s a fish-purse!

April 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Joanne from Craft Passion made this fish frame clutch purse. I love the gathered fabric detailing for the fin, and how the top of the fish is formed by the curve of the frame. Read more about her fish purse … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a strapless sundress with ruffle

April 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This red sundress looks like it stepped straight out of a fashion magazine. It was designed by Pretty Ditty, and she shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, sundress, shirred, strapless, ruffle, dress[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Appliqued circle skirt

April 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this appliqued circle skirt with this free pattern by Nicole Smith at Bernina’s Sewing Republic. A video walks you through the process, and a downloadable PDF provides printable instructions. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ...