Sewing Patterns – Page 911

Tutorial: Ruffled Wrap Dress for girls

April 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Ruffled Wrap Dress for girls. The criss cross bodice is trimmed with ruffles and ties in a pretty bow at the side. The fabric requirements… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled baby bloomers

April 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It’s Ruffles 2012 at See Kate Sew, and Jessica from Me Sew Crazy kicks things off with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of ruffled baby bloomers. The pattern is sized 0-6 months, perfect for making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kerchief with pom pom trim

April 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make a kerchief to pull your hair back. Elastic at the bottom makes it easy slide on and stay snug. I’m loving the pom pom trim!! Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a linen tea towel

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Penny from Sew Take A Hike shows how to make a simple linen tea towel. They’re quick and easy to make. I’m loving the patchy applique that she added to the ones she made! Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beanbag easel for an iPad or other tablet

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Teresa Down Under shows how to make a beanbag easel to prop up an iPad or other tablet for easy reading. She uses hers in the kitchen so she can easily read the recipes on her iPad. Brilliant!! It’s made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simply Sewn Canvas Easter Basket

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You know all those decorative stitches on your machine that you never use? Here’s your project where you can try them all out. Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary show how to create their Simply Sewn Canvas Easter Basket, accented… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insert lace into knit fabric

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Steph from 3 Hours Past continues to create beautiful variations on her Blank Canvas Tee. This one includes small strips of lace inserted across the front, and one large strip of lace down the back. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Designer-inspired pieced top

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Charity Shop Chic shows how she made herself a new top out of two thrift store garments. The look was inspired a top by pieced top by Mary Katrantzou for Topshop. The angled piecing and clash-y prints make this a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY garden cushion from old jeans

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make a gardening cushion out of an old pair of jeans. The heavy denim fabric is perfect for this project!! A strip cut from the thick hem becomes a carrying handle. If… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Fabric carrots

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kara from Creations by Kara shows how to make these fabric carrots. I’m loving the little dimples stitched into the sides! They look just like real carrots! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recover a plain umbrella with laminated cotton fabric

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You have GOT to check out this project by Patty Young from Modkids! It’s hard to imagine anything made from then not being awesomeness, but how about recovering a plain umbrella with her fabulous new laminated Lush fabrics? Estimated… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dilly Dally Duckling softie

March 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cassandra from Cass Can Sew made a bunny softie using a pattern by Twig & Thistle. She liked her bunny so much, she decided he needed a duckie friend. She named him the Dilly Dally Duckling, and she shares a… Read more ...

Read all about it: Lessons learned while sewing a wedding dress

March 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing recently got married, and she made her own wedding dress. The pattern is the same one used to make her mother’s wedding dress years ago. In addition to showing some photos of both dresses, she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to measure and draw scallops

March 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I love the look of scallops, but my anal retentive self can’t stand it when the scallops aren’t sized right to fit perfectly. Measuring and drawing and redrawing is kind of a hassle, but Ruby Murray shows us an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a tea towel to make a toddler’s dress

March 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanina from Mother Crafter shows how she created this dress for her young daughter out of an old romper and a vintage tea towel. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial. [photo from Mother Crafter]… Read more ...