Tutorial: Hostess cupcake skirt
A skirt that looks like a Hostess cupcake? Yes, please! Simple Simon & Co made one and it’s every bit as cute as you think it would be. And, they share a tutorial showing how you can make one, too! … Read more ...
Tutorial:Sewing Pattern:
The challenge of sewing a V-neck t-shirt is binding off the V in the neck. There are a couple of ways to do it. One way is to overlap the band at the point of the V. Another way is… Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: Dog collar slipcover
Give a dog collar a makeover with a simple fabric wrap! You can get a whole new look without buying a new collar, or even buying the hardware to make one. Kate at Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial for… Read more ...
Free pattern: Reversible zipper pencil skirt
How brilliant is it that this pencil skirt is totally reversible! It’s called the Bali skirt and it’s a free pattern by Mayra from So Sew Easy. The zipper is a reversible zipper (she gives a link where you can… Read more ...
Video tutorial: Edge stitching made easy
Edge stitching is what is sounds like – a line of stitching close to the edge of a piece of fabric. It’s a nice finishing detail. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a video tutorial showing how easy it is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag
Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This… Read more ...
Pintester’s 10-minute skirt sewing fail
Craft fails happen to all of us. Some are more of a fail than others. Pintester chronicles a sewing fail using a favorite tutorial of mine, a 10-minute girl’s skirt from an old t-shirt. It really is a great… Read more ...
Tutorial: Phases of the moon t-shirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial for making this moon phase stenciled t-shirt. If you stencil the design on a purchased t-shirt, there’s no sewing required. I think it would be an awesome on throw pillows and tote… Read more ...
Sewing Pattern: Twisted turban headband
Repurpose an old t-shirt into a twisted turban headband! Anni from We Must Be Dreamers shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It’s super easy to do and keeps an old t-shirt from ending up in a trash can. … Read more ...
11 sewing tools from household or hardware items
By definition, sewists and crafters are creative people. It’s no surprise then that we improvise sewing tools from unconventional sources. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares 11 household or hardware items that you can put to use in your sewing. … Read more ...
Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress
Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can sew a t-shirt maxi dress. It fits like your favorite t-shirt through the bodice but extended at the bottom to maxi length. Her tutorial shows how to make your own… Read more ...
Children’s swimwear sewing round-up
Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear. If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and… Read more ...
Tutorial: Simple Boho Kimono
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make a simple Boho kimono. Wear it all summer long layered over a tank or tee. It’s a great project for beginners, with… Read more ...
Tutorial: Add character to a plain bag with vintage fabric
This bag started its life as a plain cross body bag. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life covered the flap with vintage fabric to give it character, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s not… Read more ...
Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt
Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt! It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three). Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...