Sewing Patterns – Page 886

Tutorial: Bedsheets stamped with oversized letters

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Things for Boys shows how she used a large stencil and a small word stamp to add personality to a plain set of sheets. Now her son’s sheets have oversized “ZZZ”s stamped across the top. This is such… Read more ...

Tutorial: Singed satin fabric flower

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jonie from Just Between Friends shows how to make this gorgeous satin flower. The edges of all the petals are singed to curl them and give them shape. Go to her tute to see how to make one. [via… Read more ...

Tutorial: Accordiant pleated skirt

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her accorcdian pleated skirt. Her tutorial shows how to use a pleating board to create all of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Skirt As Top with a tutorial showing how to make this vintage-inspired suspender skirt for little girls. This project makes me so happy. It was inspired by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a ruffled top

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a two-tone drawstring bag. The placement of the casing creates a ruffle around the top when the bag is cinched up. You can use the bag for any number of purposes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched and color blocked knit skirt

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rach H from Family Ever After guest blogs in the Just Sew Week series at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked and ruched knit skirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Family Ever… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple vinyl wallets, so mod!

May 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

These modern vinyl wallets by How About Orange are so awesome! They’re easy to make, too. The vinyl doesn’t fray, so there’s no need to worry about raw edges. A bit of contrast stitching creates a mod design on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hip To Be Square upcycled top for little girls

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how to make her Hip To Be Square upcycled top for little girls. It’s made from two large squares of knit fabric that have been repurposed from old t-shirts. The square shape is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Penny pincher coin purse

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Free Spirit Fabrics blog shares a PDF tutorial by Melissa Peda from 100 Billion Stars showing how to make her Penny Pincher coin purse. It’s made with a flex frame, so opening it is just a matter of pinching… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to a plain tee

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how to add some zing to a plain tee with leather (or faux leather) accents. She added a contrast pocket and bands across the shoulders. It’s quick to do, since the edges of the leather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s summer maxi dress

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how a little girl’s t-shirt plus some yardage in a bright summery print becomes a cute maxi dress. You’ll use just the top of the shirt, so this would be a great use for… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY vinyl belt

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors can be found blogging in the Just Sew Week series at Mama Says Sew today, where she shares a tutorial showing how she made this awesome orange belt for her young son. She used orange… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt hem into a “high-low” hem

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie fromStars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how to reshape a straight skirt hem into one with this season’s very popular “high low” style – higher in the front, longer in the back. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked leggings for little girl

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make colorblocked leggings. These are SO cool, especially in the black and white that she used in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets when making a skirt

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Very Homemade shows how easy it is to add hidden side pockets to the next gathered skirt you make. Get the tute. [photo from Very Homemade]… Read more ...