Sewing Patterns – Page 583

Sewing Tutorial: Easy maxi dress from a jersey knit sheet

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an exercise headband in 10 minutes

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Kitschy Coo shows how can make an exercise headband in just 10 minutes. The wide stretchy headband will keep your hair out of your face while running or playing sports. It’s takes only a few seams to make… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to shorten a cuffed sleeve

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Liola Patterns shows how you can shorten a cuffed sleeve, like you find on a men’s dress shirt. Her method keeps all of the cuff and placket details intact by shortening from the shoulder. This is a particularly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric and ribbon dog leash

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty dog leash out of scraps of fabric and ribbon. The scraps will get pieced together, so you can use even your shorter ribbon… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twirly skirt for an 18″ doll

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shows how you can make a pretty twirly skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You can probably find the pieces you need for this in your scrap bin, especially if you have… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt bag

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Upstairs Circus has the how-to. It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting. This would be such a fun project… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s long-sleeved A-line dress

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this little girl’s long sleeved dress. Made from a stretch knit fabric, it’s a cute and practical playdress. The simple lines show off a fun fabric print or make a blank canvas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A lettuce edge is a easy type of hem to add to knit fabrics. It creates a little ruffle around the bottom of your garment. And it’s easy to make, taking advantage of the tendency of knit fabric to stretch… Read more ...

Free pattern: Aanchi toddler round yoke nightgown or dress

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for making her Aanchi nightgown for a toddler girl. It loose fitting dress gathered on to a wide round yoke. It doesn’t have to just be a nightgown, though. This style is also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Absorbant baby bib with a crumb catcher pocket

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Narelle from Cook Clean Craft guest blogs at And Sew We Craft with a tutorial showing how to make a baby bib with a pocket to catch crumbs. She pocket sticks out from the from the bib so the bits… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked bow skirt

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows the cutest color blocked bow skirt she made for her daughter. She’s sewn this design up many times since she originally published the tutorial. The neon and white you see here is allll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy 3 step sunglasses case

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial showing how to make a quick and easy sunglasses pouch to keep your shades from getting scratched in your purse. It takes just 3 steps to make one. It’s a simple fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Distressed jeans patch method

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs shows a cool way to patch jeans. I’ve seen this same method done on high priced distressed jeans. She keeps the raggedy edges around the hole and just patches it from behind, with plenty of… Read more ...

Inspiration: Make a memory bear to honor a loved one

May 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sherri from Hidden Treasures, and the Lesson Plans blog here at Craft Gossip, tells about the memory bears she made to honor and remember her husband’s grandmother. Her grandmother-in-law was an avid sewer so it was fitting that a sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bench cushion

May 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a long flat cushion to sit on top of a bench. It makes a soft surface to sit on and also adds a pop of pattern to a plain wooden… Read more ...