Sewing

Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. !  Look closely.  That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie.  They share a tutorial showing how you can make one.  Go to Simple Simon … Read more ...

Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round.  The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif.  I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched… Read more ...

Allie from Freshly Completed made this baby view mirror for her car for just $1 in supplies.  The dollar bought the mirror, and she raided her fabric & notions stash for the rest.  She shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ...

Anna from Plan B shows how she made this lovely little cell phone pouch.  It’s made from leather, covered in a brightly colored lace.  It hangs from chain straps.  LOVE!!  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Plan B]… Read more ...

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and  Sew Can Do wanted the look of an Anthropologie tee, but not the price tag that comes with it.  She DIY’d her own and shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Don’ worry,… Read more ...

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff used sequin trim to create a pair of fabulously sparkly suspenders for her daughter.  She shares a tutorial showing how to make them.  They’re cute with pants or a skirt.  Go to her blog for … Read more ...

This heart applique is actually made up of strips of ribbon.  The Silhouette blog shows how do it using decorative ribbon and fusible webbing.  As you’d expect, they used a Silhouette cutter to cut the applique shape from the ribbon-covered… Read more ...