Sewing Patterns – Page 1419

Tutorial: 90 minute swimsuit coverup

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Adventures from the Sewing Studio posts a tutorial showing how to make a swimsuit coverup. 2 yards of fabric and 90 minutes is all that it takes. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, swimsuit, beach, coverup[/tags] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an envelope-style pillow cover

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Accent pillows go a long way to freshen up a decor. You could sepnd $15-$30 on them at the store, or you could cover an existing pillow with this simple envelope-style case. Tinydecor shows you how. They say one can… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a fabric Easter basket

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Small Fry & Co created a fabric version of an Easter basket, and wrote a tutorial to show you how to make one for yourself. Use it for an Easter Egg hunt or just to decorate your house. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a pencil roll

March 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These pencil rolls would make awesome birthday gifts for youngsters. Make one, fill it with colored pencils, and then add a pad of paper to complete the gift. (You can also alter the pattern to work with crayons.) You Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique some cuteness on to plain t-shirts

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at what Just Deanna is making! She’s taking children’s t-shirts to the next level by adding a simple animal applique. Want to make one yourself? Read her blog post for more the how-to. Want to buy one already made? … Read more ...

Free tote bag pattern

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Check out this free tote bag pattern from J Caroline Creative! It’s designed for heavy use, with extra fabric reinforcing the botton and straps that won’trip off. Get the pattern, and while you’re there be sure to check… Read more ...

Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion. She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive. What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boy’s tie

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This little tie is the perfect accessorie for your little guy’s Easter get-up. Purl Bee shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tie, boy, Easter[/tags]… Read more ...

Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

One of the joys of sewing is that I get to make myself a new purse for each season. This spring, my purse will be made with this free pattern. It’s called the Buttercup Bag and it’s so yummy I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handy door organizer

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your keys, phone, and other “running out the door” essentials right where you need them – by the door. Design*Sponge shows how to make this handy door organizer for just that purpose. They show it made out of felt,… Read more ...

The many charms of charm packs

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Charm packs are all the rage right now. Who could turn down a set of 20-40 5-inch squares, each a different fabric? But once you get your hands on the cute little charm packs, what do you do with them? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polyshrink

March 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, we called it Shrinky Dinks and it was just a silly afternoon craft for kids. Now it’s all grown up as polyshrink and it has far more grown-up uses, like making buttons for your next… Read more ...

Tutorial: Furrowing your fabric to add texture

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Use furrowing to add texture to your next sewing project. With this technique, a larger piece of fabric is sewn down to a smaller foundation piece. Pranamama offers an instructable to show you how. Get the tutorial. [sewing, tutorial, furrowing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lily Marlene softie doll

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Meet Lily Marlene. Isn’t she a sweet fiend? You can make a Lily Marlene doll with a tutorial from Smooch Designs. Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hanging book display

March 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ohdeedoh shows how to make this hanging book display that will keep your children’s books out where they can see them, but still keep them contained and off of the floor. Get the tutorial. [tag] sewing, tutorial, book rack,… Read more ...