Sewing Patterns – Page 976

Tutorial: No-sew wrap to keep you warm

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Crafty and Cooking Mama shows how easy it is to make a fleece wrap to keep you warm in the cold winter months, no sewing required. Get the tutorial (link expired). [photo from Crafty and Cooking Mama] [via Someday … Read more ...

Free pattern: Pajamas for Wee Wonderfuls dolls

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares a free pattern for making a pair of PJs for her cloth dolls. The sweet little PJs will fit her Elise/Elsa Elf doll as well as the Kit, Chloe, and Louise dolls. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt and some coordinating yardage. The top of the dress is made from the shirt, with a circle skirt from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Three ways to gather fabric

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads shares a video tutorial with Judith Neukam showing three ways to gather fabric. The tutorial is an excerpt from their video Teach Yourself To Sew, Season 2. Go to the video tutorial. [photo from Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced rainbow twirly skirt

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill brings back her Once Upon A Thread series of clothing projects inspired by favorite books. To kick things off, she shows how she made her Black Book of Colors twirly skirt. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sheer lace top with French seams

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Yellow Suitcase Studio shows how to make this gorgeous lace top. She got the lace to make this top out of old lace curtains. I’m loving the way she wears it belted, for a mix of romantic and modern. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered car seat canopy

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a pretty gathered canopy for a baby’s car seat. The fabric cover is gathered on to a middle panel and is finished off with ric rac around the edges. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered fabric flower brooch with beaded center

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how to make a lovely fabric flower brooch. It’s made from layers and layers of fabric, with tiny beads stitched into the center. Get the tutorial. [photo from RoCa and Company]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth table cover

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hungry Hippie shares a fun idea for chalkboard cloth. She uses it to create a fitted cover for her their dining table. Now they can chalk all over the top of the table! Get the tutorial to see how to… Read more ...

Tutoral: Small ID wallet with snap closure

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make a her Sandi wallet, small ID wallet with a snap closure (named after the friend she made one for). The pouch is sized just right for credit cards or a bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: From boxy blazer to custom fit jacket

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie from Cotton & Curl tells how to refashion a boxy blazer into a jacket with a fit that’s made just for your body. She resews the straight seams at the sides and back into curved seams. My and my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tubular bias tape

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows a way to make bias tape that doesn’t involve seaming together a thousand strips of fabric. Instead, you first sew your fabric into an offset tube, and then cut it apart into a long bias… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique and button Christmas art

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make appliqued Christmas art framed in an embroidery hoop. The simple silhouette of a dove is surrounded by a circle of bright red buttons. Total holiday cuteness!! She used an… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Gingerbread man tea and egg cozy set

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

?Ros Made Me’s tutorial on creating matching tea and egg cozies adorned with appliquéd gingerbread men is a delightful project that combines practicality with festive charm. Both cozies are crafted using a similar process, differing primarily in the dimensions of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wristlet keychain in less than an hour

November 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a pieced wristlet keychain. You can make one in less than hour, which makes this a great last minute gift. Get the tutorial. [photo from Whimsical Mermaid]… Read more ...