Sewing Patterns – Page 1427

Tutorial: Sew a “pennie pocket” treat holder

January 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these little fabric pockets the sweetest things? They’d be lovely stuffed with some Valentine goodies. The Happy Zombie shows how to make them. You can use them alone, or hang a bunch of them from a garland. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Taking in the waist on a pair of jeans

January 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans I was a happy girl today when I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cover for your iPod

January 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Okay, I don’t own an iPod. I don’t even own a knock-off brand MP3 player. But if I did, I’d never let it run around naked; I’d make a cover for it using this tutorial offered by Made by Petchy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Welt pockets for a tailored look

January 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Welt pockets are one of those features that distinguish a crisp, tailored garment from a muddled-through homemade looking garment. Luckily, Gorgeous Things’ Blog offers help with a step-by-step tutorial for achieving the tailored look for your welt pockets.… Read more ...

Sneak Peek: Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller

January 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I have a feeling the soon-to-be-released Pet Deer fabric line from Michael Miller is gonna be wildly popular. You can get a sneak peek at it here at Making it Fun. In addition to showing you a peek from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a child’s apron

January 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This free apron pattern offered by Sew Liberated is designed with a child in mind. With elastic in the neckband and waist ties attaching with velcro at the side, it’s easy for a child to put this apron one and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring pouch from 2 squares

January 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Need a place to store your little treasures? How about a little pouch for your needlework scissors and thread? This darling drawstring bag is just what you need. It’s made from two squares of fabric! Meri at Sew Me Something … Read more ...

Tutorial: A wristlet with interior pockets

January 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at what Joy at 100 Spools of Thread made! You can easily tell from this photo that it’s a wristlet, and a stylish one at that, but what this photo doesn’t show are all the wonderful pockets. There’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew this Coffee Cozy

January 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your hands wrapped around a warm cuppa without burning them. House on Hill Road offers this free pattern for a coffee cozy. I love the big button closure. Make one – your fingers will thank you. These cup… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY bias tape – no gadgets necessary!

January 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Rag doll for your little one

January 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Make Baby Stuff offers a free pattern for a rag doll. The embroidered face, yarn hair, and cloth body ensure a soft doll perfect for snuggling. Use different prints and patterns to give this little dolly a unique personality. Get … Read more ...

Sew a fleece ski mask

January 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep the winter chill away with this fleece ski mask. Stacy at Patchy Apple has a tutorial to show you how to make one. She includes a template for both children and adult sizes, so make one for every… Read more ...

Make a chic tabletop ironing pad

January 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If your house is anything like mine, your iron stays at the ready at all times. Why not ditch the bulky, unattractive ironing board and give your iron a stylish new place to rest? Little Birdie Secrets shows how with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler skirt from bandanas

January 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These little toddler skirts are so stylish they could be on the racks at any high end children’s boutique, and yet they can easily be made from a bandana and some strips of coordinating fabric. Find out how with the… Read more ...

Win a copy of Zakka Sewing

January 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been seeing projects from the book Zakka Sewing

(by Therese Laskey and Chika Mori) all over blogland and I must say I think I’m starting to covet this book. If you want to see what the buzz is all… Read more ...