Sewing Patterns – Page 803

Tutorial: Boho patchwork sweater poncho

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s J. Crew inspired dress with neckline bow

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Marnae from The Powell Family blog shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made this lovely dress for her daughter. Inspired by a dress from J. Crew, it has a pleated body and a neckline… Read more ...

Sewing tip: Use your iron to help close a pillow opening

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Many Ways uses her iron to make it easier to sew up the opening of a decorative or throw pillow. Whether you use your sewing machine or hand stitches, her method will help keep the seam allowances… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fused patchwork fabric from your fabric scraps

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a mountain on tiny fabric scraps that are too small to make something with, but too pretty to toss in the trash, take heart. Heather from The Sewing Loft ishows how you can use fusible… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcases with deep ruffle and pretty bows

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of pillowcases with deep ruffles at the ends and pretty bows to finish them off. They mix and match from coordinating prints so the ruffle and the bow trim stand out. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby cardigan refashioned from an adult sweater or top

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make an itty baby cardigan out of an adult sized sweater or knit top. By aligning… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Spit Bib for a drooling baby

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Spit Bib for drooly babies. It’s made from 3-4 layers of knit fabric for absorbency. She leaves the edges raw for a quick finish. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart patch leggings

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial in her Knock It Off series, showing how to make a pair of little girl’s leggings with heart shaped knee patches. The design is inspired by a pair of women’s leggings with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid-inspired cloud and rainbow outfit

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from Ruby Jean joins the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a couple of tutorials showing how to make a cloud and cloud and rainbow outfit designed by her daughter. She made a gathered skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jersey knit infinity scarf

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Sewn Studio shows how to make an infinity scarf out of a jersey knit. Jersey knit is soft and ligthweight so it will have a nice drape when it’s worn around the neck. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini fabric bunting

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tonya, The Crafty Mummy, shows how to make a small scale bunting. She made hers from red and green for a Christmas decoration, but you could make them out of color schemes to suit any holiday, or for year-round… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button and burlap heart Christmas ornament

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a burlap and button heart Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, with raw edges left to fringe. You could make up a set for your Christmas tree, or make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reversible shower cap

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Oak Tag Designs shows how you can make a shower cap. It’s reversible, with a lightweight fabric layer and a PUL (or other waterproof) fabric layer. She gives the dimensions to cut in order to make one toddler, child, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jedi-insipred cowl dress

November 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Awesome Sauce shows how she made this Jedi-inspired cowl dress. You won’t need a pattern; she shows how to create the shape using a dress that fits you as a guide. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Awesome Sauce]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making and inserting piping

November 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Piping is one way to make your seams pop. Whether it’s the same fabric as the rest of the project, or a contrast piping, the little tube of fabric adds definition to your seam. Melissa from Melly Sews blogs over… Read more ...