Sewing Patterns – Page 1417

Cool idea: A jacket becomes a skirt

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wardrobe Refashion participant yolie posts her latest refashioning. She took a jacket that was too large and turned it into a stylish skirt. I love how she keeps the front button detail. Read more at Wardrobe Refashion. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cut off jeans with spring flair

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Give your jeans a new spring look by cutting them off and adding a fun cuff. Pink and Polka Dots shows how. What a cute look for your jeans! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, jeans, cuff, cut off[/tags]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pincushion furniture!

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Okay, I admit it. I’m a bit crazy about pincushions lately. Here’s another fun pincushion to add to the list. This one is made by Spool{} using a tutorial from CraftStylish on making pincushions from bottlecaps. Read more from Spool{}… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliques meet buttonholes

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun way to add buttonholes to a project. CraftStylish shows how to combine an applique with a buttonhole. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, buttonhole, applique[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A tisket, a tasket, it’s a fabric easter basket! The Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this springtime fabric basket. I love the spring-y colors they used for the example! Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, basket, easter, fabric[/tags]… Read more ...

Free PDF pattern for reversible summer tote

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern. … Read more ...

80s sweater to cool cowl

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a spring tote

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of cocktail napkins

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest. She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!! And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a jacket for your little canine Dog friend

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just because your she has a fur coat doesn’t mean that she doesn’t need an extra layer of warmth now and then. Your little doggie will know you love her with this handmade jacket. Find out how to make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a zakka pincushion for your wrist

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your sewig pins right at hand with this pincushion that you wear on your wrist. Find out how to make one from The Storque. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pincushion, wrist[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pads to keep your hands cool

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just because hot pads are functional doesn’t mean they need to be tacky. Take these hot pads designed by The Sometimes Crafter, for instance. The reverse applique shapes show off the contrasting fabric layered behind. Want to know how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle skirt from a pair of jeans

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

applehead shows how to make a ruffle skirt using an old pair of jeans. She uses the top of the jeans as the top of the skirt, and then attaches several ruffled tiers of lightweight fabric. So simple, so cute! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Small boxy zippered pouch

March 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

three bears shows how to make one of these small boxy pouches. At 4.5 inches long, 3 inches high and 2 inches deep, these squarish bags are perfect for small bulky objects like nail polish or lipsticks. Get the tute!… Read more ...