Sewing

Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll.   They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles.  Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding.  Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the  groom and groomsmen.  They show the project… Read more ...

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Sewing Rabbit on Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking… Read more ...

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar turned a humble coat hanger into something that looks pretty hanging in your closet.  She created a simple fabric cover for it, and she shares a tutorial showing how.  You can make one out… Read more ...

Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners.  Go to her tute. [photo from Bored & Crafty]… Read more ...

Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon.  Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders!  Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a child’s bathrobe.  On the outside, it’s a fun flannel print.  On the inside, it’s lined with an absorbant terry cloth.  Rather than using a purchased bathrobe pattern, she traced… Read more ...