Sewing

Head over to The Ribbon Retreat to see how easy it is to make football shirts for your little ones.  Made from a brown shirt or onesie and white grosgrain ribbon, the shirt  becomes the ball with strips of ribbon… Read more ...

Donatella at Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer quilted sweatshirt, but out of inexpensive materials.  LOVE!!  She used a standard sweatshirt like the ones you can find at most discount stores, using her machine… Read more ...

There are lots of things to like about printable PDF sewing patterns.  They cost less than their printed tissue counterparts.  They’re immediate – you can purchase online from anywhere and have them immediately (No shipping times or charges!)  And they… Read more ...

Louise Wackerman fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew, showing how to make a festive fabric bunting.  You can make them in seasonal colors (warm hues for autumn, etc.) to make a holiday decoration.  Or,… Read more ...

A faux layered sleeve gives the look of a short-sleeve t-shirt layered over a long-sleeved one, but without actually having to fuss with two layers of clothes.   (And, seriously, at my house two coordinating shirts would never be clean at… Read more ...

Melissa from Fehr Trade shows how to add a hidden travel pocket when you make a skirt or pair of pants.   The zippered pocket is attached to the inside of the waistband and can be used to hold a passport… Read more ...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry with a cool idea for updating last year’s blazer.  She adds a pop of unexpected color and pattern with contrast cuffs.  The cuffs are easy to add… Read more ...