More Sewing Patterns – Page 961

Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a zipper. Her tutorial is aimed at beginning sewers who have been avoiding zippers, thinking they’re too difficult to install. (They’re actually way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized leather bound button hole to attach purse straps

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheryl from Paradiso Designs guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized leather (or vinyl0 bound buttonhole. She uses it as a clever – and sturdy – way to attach a purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag tag. The colorful fabric tag hangs from the handle of a child’s bag or backpack and makes it easy for him to identify the bag as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project… Read more ...

Get it now: Wrap Apron Dress pattern discount and giveaway

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest celebrates the release of her new Apron Wrap Dress for little girls with a discount and a giveaway. Through October 21, 2011 you can get it for 30% off. (Coupon code: INTRO30). And if you visit… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fabric take-out box

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mad Cat Art Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a fabric gift box shaped like take-out boxes. But instead of left overs from the night’s yummy meal out, you can use this box to… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-So Fabric Scrap Boas

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fluffy, fringe-y boa from fabric scraps, no sewing required. She shows them made from… Read more ...

Giveaway: $25 to Skye Reve Fabrics

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a gift certficate to their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade The winner of their giveaway will get $25 to spend on gorgeous designer prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell for the giveaway. (Deadline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute. [photo from Blue Robin Cottage on Eighteen25]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sewing cabinet from a TV armoire

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Korrie from Red Hen Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute, showing how she transformed an old TV armoire into a beautiful sewing cabinet. It was her entry into Round 2 of Crafting With The Stars. I love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read more ...