Sewing Patterns – Page 397

Tutorial: Find the best thrifted shirts for your sewing projects

October 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Many a sewing tutorial uses a thrifted shirt as a starting point. And, of course, any sewing project that uses smaller pieces can be made from thrifted shirts as well. Connie from ReFabulous has some advice for searching out the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tablet stand

October 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make this tablet or reader stand out of an upcycled jeans leg in just 15 minutes. TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. If you don’t have a jeans leg in your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric envelopes

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make these pretty fabric envelopes. They’re folded just like a traditional paper letter envelope, with a fabric applique for a stamp and a snap for a closure. You can use… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cozy long sleeved sweater dress

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making this cozy sweater dress. I love this! It’s a variation of her Breezy Tee pattern (free) with long sleeves added on. The A-line tunic dress has elastic across the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flatware basket

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this fabric flatware basket. The basket is a pretty way to put flatware out on a party or buffet table, perfect for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy-to-sew knit pants for baby

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Knit baby pants are easy sew and comfortable for baby to wear. Not to mention, easy for quick diaper changes as there are no buttons or zippers to fiddle with. Sara from Made By Sara shares a tutorial at Patchwork… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork and pom pom tea towels

October 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can use your fabric scraps and some pom pom trim to make pretty patchwork tea towels for your kitchen. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to do it. With the pom pom trim, they’re probably… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toothless dragon costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make it and Love It shows how you can create a Toothless costume (from How to Train Your Dragon 2) for your toddler. Sooo cute!! The costume includes a hat, a set of dragon wings, a tail, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Adorable mermaid softie doll

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern to make these adorable mermaid softie dolls. They have sweet faces and long yarn hair, and sparkling sequined fins as mermaids do. Their seashell tops are made from novelty buttons. How… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew repair for a torn Halloween costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Store bought costumes tend to be made from cheap flimsy fabric, which makes a tear or busted seam pretty much inevitable. And when that happens, it’s hard to repair because the fabric is so thin. But the costumes don’t come… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scented tea trivet

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This scented tea trivet would make the perfect gift for a tea lover! Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make one. The fabric trivet is filled with rice and lavender. It’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from a jacket

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look, a skirt from a jacket! This DIY is by Geneva from A Pair & A Spare. It’s a simple refashion that doesn’t require a pattern or sewing any complicated closures. Men’s jackets work well for this, as you’ll need… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY contrast shoulder blouse

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Shirts with contrast shoulders are trendy. I saw them all over the stores when I went shopping with my daughter last weekend. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY the look, starting with a plain shirt and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Velcro bedskirt

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hide an ugly metal bedframe with a bedskirt! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a bedskirt that attaches with Velcro. I’m loving the Velcro idea because, really, who wants to remove a mattress every time… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon tie tablet case

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The ribbon tie makes a pretty bow at the top of this tablet case. It also makes it an easy sewing project. Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. A pocket on… Read more ...