Instructables user HowJoyful shows how to make your own teddy bear.  Get the how-to. [photo from HoyJoyful on Instructables] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie … Read more ...

Chris from  Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Window Pillow.  The patchwork pillow frames squares of four different fabric prints.  This was part of her Boudoir Pillow entry in last week’s  So You Think… Read more ...

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make a thread rack from pegboard.  Using pegboard means you don’t have to fuss with measuring, marking, and drilling a jillion little holes.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sugar… Read more ...

Sew4Home shows how to make this ruffled table runner.  The long ruffles are easily made from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more sewing patterns for table runners? Check these… Read more ...

Summer shorts are easily made from a pair of long jeans.  Celiac and Crafts shows you how.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Celiacs and Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, jeans, shorts, refashion[/tags] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check out these patterns we… Read more ...

Liz from Baby Hank and Say Yes to Hoboken shows how to make this throw pillow embellished with an oversized bow.  The neutral fabric and the monochromatic scheme give it a refined, elegant look. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial showing how to create her Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens.  This unique oven mitt is long enough to wrap around a hot pot and has spaces for both of your hands.   Go to the tutorial… Read more ...