Sewing

Phiphi fromChez Vies and Indya Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered A-line skirt.  She shows how to create a flared pattern piece so that there is more fullness at the bottom without creating… Read more ...

CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this stylish knit interlock dress in just one hour, no pattern required.  The pleating on one shoulder adds style.  Pair it with a wide belt to cinch it in at the waist and create… Read more ...

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a child’s superhero cape out of a pair of dishtowels that she picked up at the dollar store.  A Velcro closure makes it easy to put on and take off.  If you… Read more ...

We’ve recently ditched the throw-away plastic water bottles in favor of the reusable metal ones.  Not only are they better for the environment, but we can be more confident that we’re not getting some creepy chemicals leeching into our water. … Read more ...

Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to embellish a plain kid’s t-shirt with ribbon and lace.  The rows of ruffles have a bit of the old-tuxedo look, but with a decidedly girly flair.  Get the how-to. [photo from Sew … Read more ...

Tricia from Made by Me shares a tutorial for this easy credit card wallet with a cute little birdie applique.  (She shares the template for the applique as well!)  This would be such a fun project for a beginning sewist! … Read more ...