Sewing Patterns – Page 820 – Sewing

Tutorial: Squid Halloween costume for a child

October 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how to make a squid Halloween costume for a child. The construction is similar to making a hooded towel, but this is out of felt and the bottom edge is shaped like tentacles. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Spiderweb throw pillow

October 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this fun spiderweb throw pillow. The large felt spiderweb is actually a decoration she found at the dollar store. She stitched it to the pillow base, and then added a jeweled embellishment. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add scallop edge leather trim to a sweater

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation refashioned a sweater to add scalloped leather accents. The look is inspired by high-end designer fashions. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, including how she pieced together smaller pieces of leather to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkly sequined elbow patches

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how to add some sparkle to a sweater with a pair of sequined elbow patches. You can make them with sequined fabric and some handstitching. Get the tute. [via Craft]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little man suit jacket refashioned from a man’s suit jacket

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights refashioned a man’s suit jacket into a little man version for her baby boy. How cute is that! She shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how she did it. The pattern will fit a child… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-bound kangaroo pocket

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a self-bound kangaroo pocket. They’re fully lined, with neat corners and no raw edges. She used this pocket style on a pair of fleece hoodies she recently made for her daughters. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Three ways to fold a fat quarter

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It seems that everyone has their own way they like to fold up fat quarters. Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a tutorial showing three ways to fold a fat quarter. One folding method will give you a rectangle, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty travel pillow covers, with zippers

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how she made pretty covers for a pair of travel pillows. The U-shaped bean bag pillows are an unusual shape to cover, but she figured out a method to get the right shape. … Read more ...

Tutorial: “Meh” banner

October 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial over at Ecka & Pecka showing how to make a banner that expresses your indifference. She uses freezer paper stencil to add the word “meh” to a pretty fabric banner. Get the … Read more ...

Video tutorials: Hemming knits four ways

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Cake Patterns and 3 Hours Past shows four ways you can hem (or not hem) your knit fabrics. She includes videos showing a raw edge hem, a mock coverhem, a mock mock coverhem, and a blind hem. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pleated curtains using ribbon tabs

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how she made some pleated curtains. You can’t see it from the front, but the curtain is threaded on to the rod using ribbon tabs sewn to the back. They’re evenly spaced, creating perfect pleats… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mama’s sweatshirt becomes a little girl hoodie tunic

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenni from Family, Faith, & Crafting shows how she made a cute new hoodie tunic for her little girl using a sweatshirt from her own closet. She keeps the original hem and the neck and shoulders (and hood), so it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a muslin to test the fit of a garment pattern

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re sewing a garment where the fit matters, or out of expensive fabric, it’s a good idea to test out the pattern with a muslin first. That way, you can make any adjustments before investing much time or fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bumblebee costume

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little bumblebee costume. The body of the costume felt jumper with pieced stripes and edged… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sheer high low dress

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a trendy high low dress. She made hers out of sheer fabric (and includes instructions for adding lining to the skirt), but you could also make this out of an opaque fabric… Read more ...