Sewing Patterns – Page 923

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cinched fabric belt

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Sewing for Me series at kojodesigns and Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make this cinched belt. You can find the tutorial at kojodesigns.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape a boxy blazer for a more tailored fit

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Boxy blazers are all over the place at thrift stores, but I prefer to wear jackets that are a little more fitted than that. I usually just pass over the boxy jackets, but now that I’ve seen how Lizzie Be.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered gathered skirt

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE recently made a layered skirt out of seersucker for her daughter. Now she posts on her blog showing how she did it, so you can make one, too. It’s awesome – and perfect for spring – out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellish a plain tee with dimensional flower and vines applique

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs at Keeping It Simple with a tutorial showing how embellish a plain tee with a dimensional flower and vines applique. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Melly Sews on Keeping It Simple]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add flare sleeves to a tank top

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The Style Workshop posts on Refashion Co-op with a tutorial showing how she created this flare sleeved top. She started with a knit tank and added lace fabric inserts and sleeves. Get the tute at Refasihon Co-op. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew chalkcloth doorhanger

March 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Do Not Disturb. Boys not allowed. Cool kids only. Susan from Living With Punks posts over at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to use chalkcloth to make doorhangers, no sewing required. To change the message, it’s as simple as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn kids’ too-short pants into knickerbockers

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miss Cinti from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a pair of child’s jeans that are too short can become a super cute pair of knicker bockers. L-O-V-E! It’s a quick fix that can take the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a softie based on a child’s drawing

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can bring a child’s drawing to life (well, almost…) by turning it into a custom softie. I love this!! I did something similar for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Table runner to dress up your dining decor

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make a beautiful table runner to dress up your dining table for special occasions. It’s made from home dec fabric with a bit of sparkle, with tassels hanging from the corners. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Kimono dog harness

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill Myslinski from Acorn Market shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her kimono dog harness. It works like the nylon webbing style harnesses you can buy in the store, but made cuter and softer out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace-trimmed tee for girls

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her All About the Lace top for girls. The lace trim looks like it would be a complicated project, but she assures us that it’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Cloud and rainbow pillow

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this cloud-shaped pillow with rainbow ribbon streamers hanging down from it. A curved pocket on the back holds a little stuffed sun softie. The curved edge of the pocket makes it look like the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Taking your measurements for Sewing

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A well-fitting garment start with accurate measurements. Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at kojodesigns with a post all about how and where to measure to get the information you need. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper changing pad cover

March 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make a cover for a diaper changing pad. You can make them out of a wide range of fabric types – soft flannel, absorbant toweling, designer cottons, you name it. The construction… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase resuable shopping bag

March 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a reusable shopping tote. It’s a cute design that also happens to be quick and easy to make. Get the tute. [photo from Sew In… Read more ...