Sewing Patterns – Page 977

Tutorial: Add zippered shoulder ruffles to a plain t-shirt

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Santa hat

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted knit hat for baby or toddler

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Hope Rag Tote Bag

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Seema SK from SSK Craft Shop shares a tutorial on her blog, Hooks, Needles and Brushes showing how to make her fringe-y Hope Rag Tote bag. She cut all of the fringed squares using the AccuQuilt Rag Die, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Print your own fabric to make custom patches

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity wanted to add some patches to her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes. It would have been nearly impossible to find them in a store to buy, so she made her own using her inkjet printer. … Read more ...

Tutorial: French curve bobbin holder

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made a bobbin organizer for her wall – out of a French curve. Awesome! Get the tute. [photo from Bored & Crafty]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Funky Fabric Thanksgiving Bird softie

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to the Fiskars site for a tutorial showing how to make this Funky Fabric Bird softie. Get the tute. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Frozen yogurt applique on kid’s tees

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ilene from Come on, Ilene! guest blogs at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to add a cute frozen yogurt applique to a child’s t-shirt. Who wouldn’t love a sweet treat like that on the front of their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Snowblossom Headband for little baby girls. The poofy tulle blossom is so cute perched on top of baby’s head. Get the tutorial. [photo from Blooms… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket Pillowcase

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a special pillowcase for a child. There’s a pocket cleverly stitched into the side of the pillowcase to hold a special doll, favorite toy, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cute new top of a man’s button down shirt

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a cute new top for herself out of a man’s button down shirt. The plain white shirt gets a pop of color from constrast binding and pockets. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a muumuu into a cute top

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she reworked a thrifted muumuu into a cute little top. She loved the embroidered motifs on the muumuu, but the shape was less than stylish. So she cut it short… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY iPhone or iPad gloves

November 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a gift that’s sure to be a hit with the techno-savvy crowd. It’s a pair of gloves with conductive thread stitched into the fingers so you can use your iPhone, … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a canvas envelope

November 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Improv Diary shows how to create a canvas version of large manila envelope. It’s stitched together with contrast thread, with a flower motif free-motion stitched on the front. A pair of buttons creates the closure. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thanksgiving countdown bunting

November 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tatertots and Jello shares a tutorial for making a Thanksgiving countdown bunting. The letters spell out the words “Be Thankful.” A pocket on each flag holds a slip of paper describing a family activity to encourage your family to slow… Read more ...