Sewing Patterns – Page 864

Tutorial: Another summer scarf halter

July 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tamara from Etcetorize shows another version of a summer halter top made out of a scarf. (See her first version here.) Her newest version uses triangles cut from the corners to create a bodice. It ties at the neck… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini trash bag holder for the car

July 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Summertime brings road trips, and road trips bring long hours (and trash) in the car. Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a mini trash bag dispenser to keep in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime Sundress for little girls

July 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial at Making The World Cuter showing how to make her Summertime Sundress for little girls. The simple lines make this an easy sew. I’m loving the solid white for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s shirt refashioned into toddler’s pinafore

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacey from One Owl Obsessed Oddity guest blogs in the Little Sister series at Max California with a tutorial showing how she turned a women’s t-shirt into a pinafore for a toddler girl. Go to her tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered circles fabric flower

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can use circles cut out of your scrap fabrics to create a layered flower embellishment. It would make a pretty accent for a special present, or maybe a hair accessory or… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow to hang from a doorknob

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow that you can hang from a doorknob. A small pocket on the front holds a tooth and, after the fairy makes her visit, a bit of money. Get the tute… Read more ...

2-in-1 Sewing Challenge at Ricochet and Away!

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announces that the theme of July’s sewing challenge is 2-in-1, items that can be worn or utilized in multiple ways. This includes garments that are reversible, blankets that fold into totes, etc. There aren’t any… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Very Hungry Caterpillar softie

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Monzanita’s shows how to make a caterpillar softie toy inspired by the widely loved book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The sections of the caterpillar body are made from scraps of fabric and are attached together… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron tee from striped knit fabric

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make her Striped Knit Top. The front is pieced from striped fabrics cut on an angle to create a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Pocket Potholders

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kimberly from My Brown Bag Studio shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Ruffled Pocket Pot Holder. She used a layer cake of precut fabric, but you could also use fabrics from your scrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wipe-clean apron

July 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff created an apron for her little girl that leaves me asking myself, “Now why haven’t I thought of that before?” It’s a basic gathered half apron, but she made it from a vinyl tablecloth so… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Stitches and tools for sewing on knits

July 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is back with another video tutorial in her series on sewing with knits. In this installment, she shares tips and tools to use to make your seams in the stretchy fabric. The video covers the types… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add in-seam pockets to an existing garment

July 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Yesterday I shared a link to a tutorial showing how to add in-seam pockets when you make a garment. But what about the clothes you buy from the store? Well, you can also add in-seam pockets to an existing garment. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an invisible hem

July 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an invisible hem. This is often used on trousers or skirts, when you don’t want your hem stitching to show. It’s easy to do, though it does require… Read more ...

Giveaway: 10 half-yard cuts from Hyperreal Garden

July 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts a giveaway for Fabric Envy this week. They’re giving away a stack of 10 half-yard cuts from Pat Bravo’s Hyperreal Garden line (Forest colorway) to one of her readers. This is such a gorgeous group of… Read more ...