More Sewing Patterns – Page 912

Tutorial: Favourite Dress, no pattern required

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how to make her Favourite Dress, no pattern required. It’s made from rectangles of fabric and requires only straight seams to make. The long, full dress will look best when made out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic tote bag

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a basic tote bag. This would make a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! She used fabric from an old pair of pants (brilliant!) but you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tone on Tone Hearts tee with reverse applique

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make her Tone on Tone Hearts tee using a reverse applique technique. The hearts in her design make this a fun shirt for Valentine’s Day, but you could also wear it year round.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Pea layered knit dress for baby

January 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Pea Dress for babies. It’s made like a pillowcase dress, but out of soft knit fabric (recycled from old t-shirts). The pattern is for a baby 6-12… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take a pair of pants down a size (or two)

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

With the new year come many a resolution to drop some weight. And with that will most likely come pants that are too loose. You could invest in some new pants, but if you haven’t reached your goal yet, then… Read more ...

Tutorial: All You Need Is Love Valentine’s banner

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a Valentine’s banner that spells out the phrase, “all you need is love,” on felt and fabric flowers. Total cuteness! I love that sentiment, but if you needed a shorter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up an iPad sleeve

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an iPad sleeve. The envelope style sleeve has a snap closure to keep your iPad snug in place. Batting between the lining and the outer fabric helps protect it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Clutch purse with magnetic snap

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Our sister site, CraftBits, has tons of how-tos for the DIY crowd. Recently added is a pattern for making a small clutch purse with a magnetic snap closure. A small strap makes it easy to carry around your wrist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron pencil skirt from striped fabric

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this pencil skirt with a stunning chevron design. No, she didn’t use fabric printed with a chevron design. She cut and pieced a striped fabric… Read more ...

Free pattern: Eye mask

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie from Notes from a Red Kitchen shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an eye mask. The soft fabric mask slides over your eyes and is held in place with a thin elastic strap. Make one for yourself,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho maxi dress

January 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a strapless maxi dress with boho style. The long full dress has a tall ruffle at the bottom and an easy elastic casing across the top. Use a scarf or belt … Read more ...

Freebie: Soft Kokeshi Doll printable

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a free printable on her blog for making this super cute Kokeshi Doll. You can print the panels directly onto fabric using your inkjet printer and printable fabric. Because all of the features are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a quick lining to a sheer shirt

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I have a handful of sheer shirts in my closet that I never wear. I love the cut and design of the shirts, but I can’t stand wearing tops that show my bra lines. I feel so… exposed. And frankly,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric book earring organizer

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hanni from Hannicraft created this clever fabric book as an earring organizer. You attach your earrings to the “pages” inside the book. This is a great idea for storing a lot of earrings in a small space! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peg Apron with a pocket to hold clothespins

January 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial for making her Peg Apron. The half-apron has a large pocket in just the right spot to keep your clothespins handy while you’re hanging clothes out to dry on the line. Get the tute… Read more ...