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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew neck banding to a V-neck t-shirt

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

V-Neck-TShirt-DIYI love the look of a V-neck shirt, but I don’t ever make them because getting the overlapping banding stitched down into the V seems like it would be complicated. Farrah from Mingo & Grace shares a tutorial over at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round pocket pot holder

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Easy Pot Holder PatternLisa fromA Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a round pocket potholder.  Your hand can slip inside so your fingers are covered on the top and the bottom when you hold a hot pan.  If you do like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Miniature felt crown headbands

July 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Crown10-762x1024Katrina at Kayla’s Kloset shows us how to make miniature felt crown headbands.  I’m showing you a picture here of her wearing one, but over on her blog you can see how cute they are when her two little girls… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY leather purse handles

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

rolledhandbaghandlesHave you noticed how expensive purse hardware is?  While there are some pieces of hardware you’re just stuck buying, there are others that you can make yourself, like these leather handles.  Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how.  They’re actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

blanket tutorial title pictureElizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a baby blanket with mitered corners.  The back layer is cut larger than the front so the extra fabric on the back will wrap around and frame the smaller… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY wired fabric headbands

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wired Headband Tutorial Sew Can DoCheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a wired fabric headband.  The fabric makes a pretty headband, and the wire inside helps it keep its shape and prevents slipping.  You’ll need only 1/8 yard of fabric plus some… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase for a standard bed pillow

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pillowcase-main-imfeelincraftyNew pillowcases, especially in fun colors, sure can freshen up your bed linens.  Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty! shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make a pillowcase for a standard bed pillow.  She… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tropical handstitched applique t-shirt

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

tropicalappliqueDonatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add a tropical handstitched stitched applique to a plain t-shirt.  She used a white shirt with heather gray shapes.  Contrast handstitching adds a hint of color.  She includes templates for the designs… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use plastic bags to stuff an outdoor pillow

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

outdoor-pillows-stuffed-with-plastic-bags-crafty-staci-1_thumbDo you have a pile of plastic grocery bags piling up at your house?  In spite of my best efforts to reduce the number of bags I bring home from the store, they just keep multiplying.  Staci from Crafty Staci… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a shirred maxi dress

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shirred-maxi-dress-patternJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a shirred maxi dress for yourself.  The elastic thread shirring makes the bodice stretchy so there’s no fussing to get a perfect fit.  She used a knit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Girl’s shirred sundress with a tie-back bow

July 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shirred-dress-with-tie-back-bowAshley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a girl’s shirred summer sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back.  With a stretchy bodice thanks to the elastic thread shirring, and the straps that… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Distressed typography shorts

July 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

typography-shorts-DIY-tutorialAlexa Westerfield shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how to make these distressed typography shorts.  The shorts she started with were a darker denim with finished hems.  She bleached them and shredded the hems, and then… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a dog crate cover

July 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

2 Vertical_thumbJessie from Dimplicity shows how she made a cover for her dog’s crate.  She was able to make one herself for about half the cost of buying one, even with using designer fabrics.  It’s fully lined and has piping peeking … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Bermuda shorts for a child

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bermudashortsSurayya from Blissful Sewing shows how to make a pair of Bermuda shorts for a child.  The knee-length shorts have large patch pockets on the front.  The ones she made are for her 12-year-old son, and she gives the fabric… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

t-shirt-dress-tie-back-upcycle-girlsAutumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make this tied scoop back t-shirt dress for a little girl.  Her first post is on her own blog, where she shows how to refashion a little girl’s… Read more ...
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