Tutorial: How to make pacifier clips
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make pacifier clips to keep a paci from getting dirty or, worse, lost when baby drops it. The clip is simply a strip of fabric with a loop of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sleeveless stretch lace top
Maris from Sew Maris shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this beautiful sleeveless stretch lace top. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a basic tank top pattern to the layered lace tank. (She uses sleeveless… Read more ... Tutorial: Kids vinyl art smock
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make this vinyl art smock for little kids. It’ll help keep their clothes protected during messy art projects. When I first saw the photo,… Read more ...
Freebie: Printable yards to inches conversion chart
Imperial measurements don’t make it easy for us to convert between measurements on the fly. Figuring the number of inches in 5/8 yard doesn’t exactly lend itself ot math in your head. KZ from Kzjo Studio saves you the headache… Read more ...
Tutorial: Add a henley neck to a t-shirt
Michelle from Green Bee Patterns shows how you can create a henley neck on a t-shirt. The new neck binding and button placket are a great way to show off a fun fabric print and inject some personality into a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons
If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt and yarn loopy flowers
These loopy flowers look like they’d be so much fun to make! Yoonie from Yoonie at Home shares a tutorial showing how. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and gluing and rolling to make fabulous blooms. The yarn and felt… Read more ...
Tutorial: Retro sundress from a men’s shirt
Lola Nova refashioned a large men’s button up shirt into this smart retro style sundress. Amazing! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her refashion makes use of just about every bit of the shirt. You’ll need a… Read more ...
Tutorial: Strawberry burlap bunting
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this strawberry burlap bunting. The bright fabric toppers and those strawberry appliques are cute, cute, cute! Change out the applique shape and the color scheme, and you can make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big… Read more ...
Free pattern: Cupcake Dress for little girls
Lauren Dahl from Selvage Designs and Baste + Gather shares a free pattern for her Cupcake Dress for little girls. It’s a sweet empire waist halter dress. Elastic in the back is a comfortable fit and allows the dress to… Read more ...
Tutorial: Ruffled bolster pillows
Susie from Threads On My Socks shares a tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Summer Taffy ruffled bolster pillow. The ruffles at the ends of the pillow give it a soft, romantic feel. It would make… Read more ... Tutorial: Itti Bitti Tag Blanket
Amy from And Sew We Craft shares a tutorial showing how to make her Itti Bitti Tag Blanket. It’s a fabric square backed with a soft nubby Minky, with tags of ribbon peeking out from the edges. It’s a good… Read more ...
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped flip flops
I think I’ve fallen in love with flip flops this summer. They’re my footwear of choice for being out and about in the lazy days of summer, but they’re not exactly dressy. One O bBlog shows how you can create… Read more ...